28th Mar, 2024 15:00
The Vivian Stanshall Collection: Part Two
From the personal collection of Vivian Stanshall, founding member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, four original A4 printed sheets, as handed out to people attending concerts, reading 'This is to Certify that ... on.... did behave vulgarly and bestially during a performance of the Bonzo Dog Band and he or she, whichever is applicable, is hereby titled Pig of the Day and is now eligible to compete for the title of Britain 196...', with one being completed and referring to a photographer from the NME, together with a group of assorted 'Bonzo' related postcards and a newspaper cutting of an advert for the 'Keynsham' LP.
This lot, along with all 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.
Sold for £50
From the personal collection of Vivian Stanshall, founding member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, four original A4 printed sheets, as handed out to people attending concerts, reading 'This is to Certify that ... on.... did behave vulgarly and bestially during a performance of the Bonzo Dog Band and he or she, whichever is applicable, is hereby titled Pig of the Day and is now eligible to compete for the title of Britain 196...', with one being completed and referring to a photographer from the NME, together with a group of assorted 'Bonzo' related postcards and a newspaper cutting of an advert for the 'Keynsham' LP.
ProvenanceThis lot, along with all 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.
