25th Jan, 2024 9:30
Fine Art, Antiques & Collectables
Three 1960s Chemise Phillipe shirts, from the collection of Vivian Stanshall, founding member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, one v-neck with a red stylised sperm pattern on black silk and elasticated cuffs, 76 cm collar to shirt edge 55 cm armpit to armpit, the second a round neck with a mesh metallic leopard print and elasticated sleeves, 76 cm collar to shirt edge, 55 cm armpit to armpit, the third a round neck with a gauze floral print and elasticated sleeves, 80 cm collar to shirt edge, 55 cm armpit to armpit. The 'sperm' shirt was worn on the 1991 Dog Ends Tour.
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 £550
Condition Report
Large stain covering right front of leopard print blouse, minor stains present throughout further two shirts, signs of wear throughout
Three 1960s Chemise Phillipe shirts, from the collection of Vivian Stanshall, founding member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, one v-neck with a red stylised sperm pattern on black silk and elasticated cuffs, 76 cm collar to shirt edge 55 cm armpit to armpit, the second a round neck with a mesh metallic leopard print and elasticated sleeves, 76 cm collar to shirt edge, 55 cm armpit to armpit, the third a round neck with a gauze floral print and elasticated sleeves, 80 cm collar to shirt edge, 55 cm armpit to armpit. The 'sperm' shirt was worn on the 1991 Dog Ends Tour.
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’.
