Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Oceana Taffeta Ballgown Spring/Summer 2020, Runway Look 47 Oceana silk taffeta off-the-shoulder ballgown, featuring voluminous sleeves and enriched with handmade three-dimensional flowers and frills Approximate measurements: Chest 33', waist 28', length at back from corset 96', length at front from corset 60', sleeves 13' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION AND EMBROIDERY DETAILS Custom 100% silk taffeta, woven in Italy. Approximately 40 metres of silk taffeta were used to create the 3D flowers. Fifteen artisans worked on the embroidery, requiring over 1,000 hours of technical work. HOURS OF WORK It took 80 hours for the artwork development, 100 hours for the pattern cutting and 280 hours for the making alone. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £78,000 Important Auction Notice Please note that all Lots in this auction are subject to both VAT at 20% on the Hammer Price and on the Buyer's Premium. If any Lot offered in this auction is exported from the UK within 3 months of the sale date, all VAT may be refunded for an overseas business. VAT on Premium cannot be refunded for non-trade buyers. This is subject to appropriate export documentation being provided. This Lot is being sold As Seen by the Administrators of Ralph & Russo Ventures Limited (in Liquidation) with no representations or warranties. Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: † † VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing