25th Jan, 2024 9:30
Fine Art, Antiques & Collectables
An 'Ashbory' bass guitar, from the collection of Vivian Stanshall, founding member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, this example late 1980s / early 1990s, the bass in black lacquer with later replacement rubber strings, 91.5 cm overall length, in a soft carry case, together with a hand-written note to Vivian, from Ashbory, with further instructional ephemera.
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 £850
An 'Ashbory' bass guitar, from the collection of Vivian Stanshall, founding member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, this example late 1980s / early 1990s, the bass in black lacquer with later replacement rubber strings, 91.5 cm overall length, in a soft carry case, together with a hand-written note to Vivian, from Ashbory, with further instructional ephemera.
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’.
