Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Metallic Lavender Ballgown Spring/Summer 2019, Runway Look 52 Metallic lavender lamé asymmetric off-the-shoulder ballgown, featuring voluminous draped peplum skirt and ruffled neckline Approximate measurements: Chest 33', waist 27', length from shoulder at back 90', length from shoulder at front 52' Footnotes: Worn by Helena Bonham Carter for Harper's Bazaar Woman of the Year interview Design Information FABRIC AND EMBROIDERY DETAILS: Built-in construction, body fully fitted till low hip level where a voluminous stiffer gathered tier is attached in a diagonal. Hem is stitched in a balloon finish. 40 metres of metallic silk lamè were used. HOURS OF WORK It took 5 couturiers approx. 500 hours for the making. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £54,500 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