Ralph & Russo Haute Couture Exclusive: Ivory Silk Crêpe Kimono Gown Ivory silk crêpe off the shoulder kimono style gown, elaborately embroidered with plumes silk and metallic thread-work, silver bullion, crystals and glass beads and coquette feathers Approximate dress measurements: Shoulders (across arms) 39', chest 32', waist 26', hips 37', length at back 90', length at front 59', sleeve 88' Footnotes: Design Information The embroidery is engineered to flatter the contour of the body, to then drop along the very long sleeves creating a sort of double train. It took over 1,000 hours to complete the embroidery Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £75,000 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