Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Black Tulle Cocktail Dress Autumn/Winter 2018, Runway Look 10 Black tulle cocktail dress featuring a structured bodice and devoré ostrich feather draped skirt, embellished with silver crystals, sequins and metallic stones embroidered in a geometric design Approximate dress measurements: chest 34', waist 26.5', hips 37', length at back 49', length at front 44' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION AND EMBROIDERY DETAILS 14 specialist artisans worked on the ornate design and dégradé placement of golden shadow crystals. Perspex sequins were hand-cut and manipulated to create a modern interpretation of the ornate embroidery concept. The embellishment consists of 5,000 glass crystals in tones of jet, black diamond and crystal silver night. Bunches of black burnt ostrich feathers are combined with hand-painted soft gold metallic feathers and hand-lacquered soft gold metallic feathers. Each element was placed and applied by hand over more than 900 hours of work Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £55,700 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