Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Silver Double Georgette Embellished Fishtail Gown with Black Gazar Flower Embellishment Spring/Summer 2014, Runway Look 7 Silver double georgette embellished fishtail gown with a round boat-neck and long fitted sleeves, black gazar flower embellishment and black velvet belt Approximate measurements: Chest 34', waist 26', length at back 75', length at front 63', sleeve 25' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS Soft fishtail shape with a train of approx. 50cm, and with more volume at the back of the skirt. Open mesh back with stylised seams and covered buttons along the mesh back. Black gazar voluminous flower on the right shoulder with few petals growing to the waist. Velvet belt at the waist finishing in a bow at back with the tails extending beyond the knees. Created with over 30,000 micro silver and clear crystal glass beads mixed in an all over design by 10 specialist artisans in over 2,000 hours. HOURS OF WORK It took 5 couturiers approx. 300 hours for the making alone. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £39,000 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