25th Jan, 2024 9:30
Two stringed instruments, from the collection of Vivian Stanshall, founding member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, comprising a banjo, signed 'For Steve, Egad! love Vivian, April 76', and a Russian Balalaika.
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 £800
Two stringed instruments, from the collection of Vivian Stanshall, founding member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, comprising a banjo, signed 'For Steve, Egad! love Vivian, April 76', and a Russian Balalaika.
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’.
