Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Pale Blue Embroidered Gown Autumn/Winter 2019, Runway Look 12 Pale blue illusion tulle gown framed with a frost mint silk duchess collar, cuffs and belt, hand embroidered with silk thread-work, light sapphire coloured stones, air blue opal crystals and iridescent sequins in a growing floral design, enriched with 3D beaded petals Approximate measurements: Shoulders 15', chest 33', waist 26', hips 34', length at back 65', length at front 65', sleeve 15.5' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS Pale blue illusion tulle, with mint silk single duchess detailing and pale blue georgette lining. No construction Silk threadwork technique used for the embroidery using 11 shades of silk floss, embellished with 57 different types of beads, crystals and 3D beaded flowers. HOURS OF WORK It took 95 skilled artisans 1,500 hours for the embroidery and approx. 250 hours for the making. 57 types of beads were used and 11shades of silk floss. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £62,400 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