Ralph & Russo Haute Couture Exclusive: Black Silk Gazar Cocktail Dress Spring/Summer 2014, Runway look 16 Black silk gazar strapless cocktail dress with open work embroidery embellished with crystals Approximate measurements: Chest 33.5', waist 29', length at back 27', length at front 30' Footnotes: Slightly larger version than the runway example (lot 130) Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS High quality silk gazar was used for the entire dress. Base dress is corseted and has a straight neckline. Overlay drape using the same gazar on the front bodice with pleats at the waist. Skirt has multiple panels to achieve the volume, and plain gazar belt. Embroidery growing from the hem up with open cut-work using mix of over 7,000 jet black faceted glass beads, xillions, bugles and seed beads embroidered by skilled artisans in over 1,000 hours. Scallop edging at the hem. HOURS OF WORK It took 5 couturiers approx. 250 hours for the making Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £31,200 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