25th Jan, 2024 9:30
An original suit worn by Vivian Stanshall, founding member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, comprising a double-breasted suit jacket with a contrast lapel in blue and emerald velvet, alongside a corresponding double-breasted waistcoat and suit trousers, without tailor's label, 68 cm collar to blazer hem, 53 cm armpit to armpit, 66 cm collar to waistcoat hem, 53 cm armpit to armpit, 111 cm waistband to hem, 95 cm waistband
From the personal collection of Vivian Stanshall (1943-1995), English singer/songwriter, and founder member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. This lot, along with many others in the sale, has been consigned for sale by Vivian's son, Rupert. Please see the following article on our website for further background.
The Vivian Stanshall Collection
Selected personal items from the collection of Vivian Stanshall, the singer and founding member of the highly influential British art rock group, The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. Consigned by Vivian’s son, Rupert Stanshall, the items provide a unique link to the life and work of ‘Viv’, once described by his Bonzo bandmate, Neil Innes, as ‘a national treasure’.
Sold for £380
Condition Report
Rips and tears throughout the suit but especially noticeable on suit trousers, historic moth damage, signs of dirt to front of suit trousers
An original suit worn by Vivian Stanshall, founding member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, comprising a double-breasted suit jacket with a contrast lapel in blue and emerald velvet, alongside a corresponding double-breasted waistcoat and suit trousers, without tailor's label, 68 cm collar to blazer hem, 53 cm armpit to armpit, 66 cm collar to waistcoat hem, 53 cm armpit to armpit, 111 cm waistband to hem, 95 cm waistband
ProvenanceFrom the personal collection of Vivian Stanshall (1943-1995), English singer/songwriter, and founder member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. This lot, along with many others in the sale, has been consigned for sale by Vivian's son, Rupert. Please see the following article on our website for further background.
The Vivian Stanshall Collection
Selected personal items from the collection of Vivian Stanshall, the singer and founding member of the highly influential British art rock group, The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. Consigned by Vivian’s son, Rupert Stanshall, the items provide a unique link to the life and work of ‘Viv’, once described by his Bonzo bandmate, Neil Innes, as ‘a national treasure’.
