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INCREDIBLE LEROY SCHMALTZ OA ORIGINAL CONCEPT SKETCH OF THE ICONIC MAI KAI HOURGLASS LAMP

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:225.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 400.00 USD
INCREDIBLE LEROY SCHMALTZ OA ORIGINAL CONCEPT SKETCH OF THE ICONIC MAI KAI HOURGLASS LAMP
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1,900.00USD+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2022 Apr 23 @ 11:35UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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(1958) Here is a significant artifact of Polynesian Pop history! In a testament to Oceanic Arts' influence in the early years of the Tiki Era and the beloved MAI-KAI in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After an introduction to the Thornton brothers by Robert Carter, Schmaltz-Van Oosting began supplying many custom items to the venue. Some of the lighting at the MAI-KAI is so iconic, they are recalled in the marketing graphics of the company. This hour-glass fish trap lamp is certainly unique to the MAI-KAI and easily identified by hard core Tiki-philes. When we came across the blurry photo of the lamp rendering (also included in this lot) we asked LeRoy about why that drawing photo would be in their archives. His answer was that he drew it! Apparently, several designs were requested by the MAI-KAI for the boys to create. LeRoy drew up several style versions and sent photographs to the MAI-KAI. The Thorntons passed on having OA manufacture them, however, It turns out they had native Miccosukee Indians create them locally. The photograph itself was a revelatory find. Imagine the shock when Bob asked us to wait while he got something to show us. He returned with the original artwork! Accomplished in ink and conte crayon on illustration paper. The art comes with the original photograph of the drawing from the period on LeRoy's drafting table. A fantastic bit of Tiki history!Artwork Sheet: 11.5"x8", Photo: 5.5"x4.25"VG+ with minor wear