13 Kitschy Finds at the Lilly Pulitzer Estate Auction This Weekend

By Ashley Brozic Feb 17, 2014, 11:14am EST

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Dark shades were added to the Lilly Pulitzer palette in April upon the iconic designer's passing, but you can bring home a piece of her legacy at her Palm Beach estate auction taking place this weekend.

No, you won't be able to bid on a patterned shift dress, however you will be able to bring home the classic wicker furniture she lounged upon, hand-sculpted pottery from her worldly travels and a myriad of other home furnishings and accents that gave her Palm Beach oasis the charm it was known for.

You'd be surprised to see that the estate feels more like a cluttered, Floridian hideaway than the pattern-happy mansion you would expect America's reining queen of prep to live in. While the furnishings being auctioned off gorgeously tell the tale of a woman who truly lived a colorful life, there's a solid amount of kitschy items that should be noted. We've rounded up a few golden goods you may want to check out at the exhibition during the week. Who knows? You may just win the intense $20 bid for a pair of Japanese waterfowl models this Sunday.

If you aren't at least a bit amused by this suited whippet, then you should probably talk to someone about your sense of humor.
Don't be scared. It's just a leaded glass replica of an iguana, estimated to go for under $200.
No Floridian home from the 90s is complete without a patterned Rattan sofa. The estimated price for this guy is under $200.
Refer above to see how we feel about these living room throw pillows.
These glazed sphinxes are sure to brighten any room, although they might not land on their feet if they fall.
We think Lilly really had a thing for cats.
Not sure what gives that away...
Bring a piece of Ellis Island to your backyard with Lilly Pulitzer's 87-inch Lady Liberty.
There's something missing about these Dan W. Smith paintings. It'll be tailing us all day...
The most affordable item in the auction catalog is this colorful set of porcelain Japanese waterfowl. The estimated bidding price is set at $20-40.
The band's all here! Quit monkeying around and place your $400 bid on these majolica figurines of musical primates.
Can't decide on the sliced pineapple tray, the fat cat or the teeny rooster? Neither could we. Just bid on the whole set.
Yeah we're not really sure what to say about this art print either.