25th Jan, 2024 9:30
Fine Art, Antiques & Collectables
A collection of musical percussion items, from the personal collection of Vivian Stanshall, founding member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, to include a good number of drumsticks (some marked 'Ringo Starr Model', seed pods, wooden blocks, triangles, maracas, beaters and other items, contained in a wooden carry case, together with a graduated pair of large 'H' wooden blocks, the largest 91 cm high, an aboriginal rain stick (75 cm) and a Didgeridoo (144 cm).
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 £180
A collection of musical percussion items, from the personal collection of Vivian Stanshall, founding member of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, to include a good number of drumsticks (some marked 'Ringo Starr Model', seed pods, wooden blocks, triangles, maracas, beaters and other items, contained in a wooden carry case, together with a graduated pair of large 'H' wooden blocks, the largest 91 cm high, an aboriginal rain stick (75 cm) and a Didgeridoo (144 cm).
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’.
