25th Jan, 2024 9:30
Fine Art, Antiques & Collectables
Two 1970s Chemise Phillippe shirts, from the collection of Vivian Stanshall, founding member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, comprising one paisley print with collar and split cuffs, 80 cm collar to shirt edge, 52 cm armpit to armpit, one gingham print with silk bubbled motif panel on body and sleeve, collar and buttoned cuffs, 84 cm collar to shirt edge, 56 cm armpit to armpit
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 £190
Condition Report
Holes and rips to the silk panelling, brown staining throughout gingham panelling, signs of wear throughout
Two 1970s Chemise Phillippe shirts, from the collection of Vivian Stanshall, founding member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, comprising one paisley print with collar and split cuffs, 80 cm collar to shirt edge, 52 cm armpit to armpit, one gingham print with silk bubbled motif panel on body and sleeve, collar and buttoned cuffs, 84 cm collar to shirt edge, 56 cm armpit to armpit
Provenance
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’.
