The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch » Statuary/Sculptural

Neon Fluffy Cat

I sniffed out a doozy of a “yard sale” today in a house that was packed to the gills with underpriced kitsch. I am kicking mys...

March 13, 2011 by Nessa

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Mini Squirrel Planter

Small squirrel planter, all solid color… scientific testing proves that squirrels are among the kitschiest animals. In my hand so you ...

March 11, 2011 by Nessa

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Little ceramic dog statue – made in Japan

I found this at a thrift shop here on the Cape and it cost me 50 cents. I am also pinching pennies but will absolutely sacrifice my change...

March 10, 2011 by denny

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“The Allee Willis Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Supreme” – Part 3

Here are the two layers that would eventually be stuck together. I came up with the idea of using a splattering of honey from top to bottom ...

March 9, 2011 by denny

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Blatz Beer Barrel Man with Banjo

This cast iron Blatz Beer advertising figure gives new meaning to the term “barrel chested.” You can unscrew the legs of his c...

March 7, 2011 by Douglas Wood

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Fluffy Cat Planter

The weather has been unusually fair here lately for February, and some of the flea markets are getting back up and moving. I found this ca...

March 6, 2011 by Nessa

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this is 3 children holding a lucky turnip

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March 4, 2011 by suzette

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P is for Poodle…

P is for Poodle… This giant French Poodle is even sitting up and begging. The cute face and the 22″ size is the best thin...

March 3, 2011 by k2dtw

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Rice KrispyHENGE

I saw this and was immediately jealous that I didn’t conceive and build this myself. I think it is brilliant. I’m inspired t...

by snappyp

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Double Cat Planter

Double cat planter, a bit creepy. The back side. Cats!!!...

by Nessa

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Book Ends For Your Cookbooks

These are fun. I found these at the dump. Bookends. Still has the original manufacturer label on them....

by denny

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Miniature Street Art across the pond.

I saw a news clip about Banksy today, the graffiti artist that everyone is crazy about in L.A. I love street art. But what about miniatu...

March 1, 2011 by Markydoodle

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Deer Wall Pocket

Sooooo cute and seen at an antique shop today… a little pricey for me though....

February 28, 2011 by Nessa

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Shark Attack

The Shark became the most famous resident of Headington when it landed in the roof of 2 New High Street in the early hours of Saturday 9 A...

February 27, 2011 by shirlie williams

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Fish Vase

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by snappyp

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Red Sneaker Bank

Another of those papier mache banks I purchased on eBay many years ago. Toe to heel, it is about 6″ long. For some reason, as soon as ...

February 26, 2011 by Carrie

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I love frogs!

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February 25, 2011 by suzette

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Daisy Bunny Bank

I recently came across the rest of the “lot” of papier mache banks I purchased on eBay many years ago. This doe-eyed bunny is about 7″...

by Carrie

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Happy Presidents’ Day From Marx

Meet the presidents. These figures by Marx were sold in grocery stores and hobby shops.. and came in several versions, white, tan, and pre...

February 21, 2011 by Nessa

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Foo Foo Kitty Meets Kung Fu

Foo Foo was seen through a window while on vacation in Idyllwild, CA, a small mountain community in the suburbs of LA. She called to me with...

February 19, 2011 by Martha Paterson

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“For the Love of Kitsch” Party Photos!

As promised, here are some of my party photos. I’ll start with the “pre-Rusty had some wine” photos as they get blurrier a...

February 18, 2011 by Rusty

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Tirau, the Corrugated Iron Capital of New Zealand

I’ll keep this one brief and let the photos speak for themselves. There is a town in New Zealand that is full of corrugated iron art. ...

February 17, 2011 by Rusty

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Another Sillisculpt!

He looks half crocked if you ask me....

February 15, 2011 by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Glowing Lovers Valentines Day Lamp

This 1980’s plaster salute to love was a hot ticket item in Mexican swap meets in Southern California throughout the 80’s and 9...

February 14, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Doxidan Minnie

I’m pleased to introduce you to Minnie, representing Doxidan Stimulant Laxative. Giving new meaning to the phrase “women’s...

by Kyle Dayton

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