Movin’ On Up…
A little less than a decade ago Pot Of Gold Auction opened our doors as a small mom-and-pops venture. Over the years we have sold a variety of items…an interesting mix of the good, the bad, and the ugly…but always with an eye to bringing in better and better consignments. We always want to be accessible to bidders who have a smaller budget, while also appealing to high end clientele. And sometimes a single item can bridge that entire span. A simple “kitschy” item like the Jewelry Christmas Tree collage you see here is made of inexpensive costume, rhinestone jewelry, but because of the style and period the piece reflects it can actually command quite a high price to the right bidder! Read on… (more…)
Kitsch or Cliché?
Photo borrowed from: http://inthemoodfortrend.blogspot.com/2011/05/taste-of-vintage-kitsch.html
kitsch
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1.art, objects, or design considered to be in poor taste because of excessive garishness or sentimentality, but sometimes appreciated in an ironic or knowing way.“the lava lamp is an example of sixties kitsch”
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1.considered to be in poor taste but appreciated in an ironic or knowing way.“the front room is stuffed with kitsch knickknacks, little glass and gilt ornaments”
The other day the word “Kitsch” came up in a conversation. The word seems to mean different things to different people, and is misunderstood probably just as much as are the objects the word is used to describe. The “researcher” inside of me begged for more clarification, and sought to explore the world of Kitsch more deeply. (Cue dramatic Indiana Jones music).
As I began to look into this unique term, I found that people commonly use this label on everything from Velvet Elvis paintings, to ceramic poodles, vintage Hawaiian decor, and even ornately carved oriental furniture! Read on… (more…)