THE OCEANIC ARTS VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION AUCTION 2

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Welcome to part two of the greatest offering of VINTAGE TIKI décor artifacts in Polynesian-Pop history! This past April, we celebrated the 65-year history of Oceanic Arts in a series of dazzling events and an exhibition. That culminated in a record-breaking auction of the vaunted, Oceanic Arts collection! NOW IS PART TWO, the last of the original OA collection! Join us OCTOBER 15-16, here on iCollector!
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#415 "NEW GUINEA TALE" MASTER PATTERN CARVING BY BOB VAN OOSTING.101 - #415 "NEW GUINEA TALE" MASTER PATTERN CARVING BY BOB VAN OOSTING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1950) An iconic OA artifact, this piece was initially created for Tiki apartment buildings and became a staple of the OA catalog. Carved by none othe
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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#428 "NEW GUINEA MASK" MASTER PATTERN CARVING.102 - #428 "NEW GUINEA MASK" MASTER PATTERN CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(2000s) This is one of the most famous OA designs and one of Bob and LeRoy's favorites. This style was used throughout the commercial Polynesian...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,800.00 + 414.00BP) = 2,214.00
 
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#412 "NEW CALEDONIA TABOO" SHOWROOM WALL SAMPLE CARVING.103 - #412 "NEW CALEDONIA TABOO" SHOWROOM WALL SAMPLE CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1950s) A historic, early artifact. Carved by Bob Van Oosting, this piece can be seen in the early OA catalogs. Later versions of this carving were le
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (1,900.00 + 0.00BP) = 1,900.00
 
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#428 "NEW GUINEA MASK" POLYCHROMED WALL MASTER SAMPLE/RENTAL CARVING.104 - #428 "NEW GUINEA MASK" POLYCHROMED WALL MASTER SAMPLE/RENTAL CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(2020s) A beautifully rendered #428 New Guinea Mask by LeRoy Schmaltz. This particular mask was on display in LeRoy's Workshop exhibit during th...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (4,250.00 + 977.50BP) = 5,227.50
 
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NEW GUINEA STYLE WALL MASK CARVING .105 - NEW GUINEA STYLE WALL MASK CARVING .
Peekaboo Gallery
(1990s) A handsome LeRoy Schmaltz carving of a New Guinea style wall mask. Features earth tone colors, pierced raffia accents, abalone shell eyes and
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (800.00 + 184.00BP) = 984.00
 
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FANCIFULLY INTERPRETIVE LEROY SCHMALTZ NATIVE MASK CARVING.106 - FANCIFULLY INTERPRETIVE LEROY SCHMALTZ NATIVE MASK CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1980s) A fantasy mask created by LeRoy Schmaltz complete with cowrie shell eyes and raffi a tassels. 20”x10”. VG+ with typical wear.
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (1,600.00 + 368.00BP) = 1,968.00
 
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#411 “NEW GUINEA MASK” POLYCHROMED LUAU PARTY RENTAL #5 CARVING107 - #411 “NEW GUINEA MASK” POLYCHROMED LUAU PARTY RENTAL #5 CARVING
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This New Guinea wall mask maintains a nice patinated polychrome color treatment and has been a rental mask for decades, available for parties
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (900.00 + 207.00BP) = 1,107.00
 
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FANCIFULLY INTERPRETIVE LEROY SCHMALTZ NATIVE MASK CARVING.108 - FANCIFULLY INTERPRETIVE LEROY SCHMALTZ NATIVE MASK CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(2000s) A nicely polychromed Tahitian mask wall carving with jute tassels. OA has produced a version of this type since the late 1950s and they have
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,600.00 + 368.00BP) = 1,968.00
 
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HAWAIIAN KILO FACE MASK.109 - HAWAIIAN KILO FACE MASK.
Peekaboo Gallery
(2000s) An impressive LeRoy carving of a Hawaiian mask with sharp coloring. Both carved and written signatures on the back: LeRoy Schmaltz/Oceanic Art
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for (750.00 + 172.50BP) = 922.50
 
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LONG PAPUA NEW GUINEA MASK POLE ( HALF POLE FOR WALL HANGING AS TRIM).110 - LONG PAPUA NEW GUINEA MASK POLE ( HALF POLE FOR WALL HANGING AS TRIM).
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) A stunning LeRoy Schmaltz half pole carving featuring fi ne native design details and four incised PNG mask images. Designed for horizontal d
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,600.00 + 368.00BP) = 1,968.00
 
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OA TAHITIAN TIKI JANUS POLE SAMPLE SECTION.111 - OA TAHITIAN TIKI JANUS POLE SAMPLE SECTION.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This is a smaller version of the famous George Nakashima Beverly Hills LUAU and MAI-KAI Tahitian Janus pole, created by LeRoy Schmaltz. This
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for (950.00 + 218.50BP) = 1,168.50
 
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OA DON THE BEACHCOMBER CHICAGO DRUM POSTMASTER PATTERN.112 - OA DON THE BEACHCOMBER CHICAGO DRUM POSTMASTER PATTERN.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A fi nely detailed drum column post created by Oceanic Arts for Don the Beachcomber in Chicago. An ill-fated outpost of the chain fi nanced by
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (1,600.00 + 368.00BP) = 1,968.00
 
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WITHDRAWN LOT.113 - WITHDRAWN LOT.
Peekaboo Gallery
WITHDRAWN LOT.
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OA MARQUESAN POLE - OA AUTHENTIC TAHITIAN TIKI POLE.114 - OA MARQUESAN POLE - OA AUTHENTIC TAHITIAN TIKI POLE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) These figures were carved across Tahiti by native craftsmen for use in restaurants and other commercial locations. These in particular were sa
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (1,500.00 + 0.00BP) = 1,500.00
 
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#157 STACKED DOUBLE TIKI FACED "POLYNESIAN POST" SHOWROOM SAMPLE CARVING.115 - #157 STACKED DOUBLE TIKI FACED "POLYNESIAN POST" SHOWROOM SAMPLE CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) An early OA catalog post. These could be stacked and made into custom lengths for supports or as walkway railings. 48"x6". VG+ wit...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (1,200.00 + 276.00BP) = 1,476.00
 
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#154 "TAHITIAN TIKI POST" - STAINED VERSION.116 - #154 "TAHITIAN TIKI POST" - STAINED VERSION.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A staple of the OA catalog dating back to the early 1960s. This pattern was run into the 2000s and is an iconic LeRoy Schmaltz design. This ve
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (2,750.00 + 632.50BP) = 3,382.50
 
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#154 "TAHITIAN TIKI POST" - PAINTED VERSION (OA LUAU RENTAL TIKI).117 - #154 "TAHITIAN TIKI POST" - PAINTED VERSION (OA LUAU RENTAL TIKI).
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A staple of the OA catalog dating back to the early 1960s. This pattern was run into the 2000s and is an iconic LeRoy Schmaltz design. This ve
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,400.00 + 322.00BP) = 1,722.00
 
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OA AUTHENTIC TAHITIAN/MARQUESAS TIKI POLE.118 - OA AUTHENTIC TAHITIAN/MARQUESAS TIKI POLE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) These figures were carved across Tahiti by native craftsmen for use in restaurants and other commercial locations. These in particular were sa
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for (3,700.00 + 851.00BP) = 4,551.00
 
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THE WORLD GROMMET SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP BALI 1991 POSTER LITHOGRAPH.119 - THE WORLD GROMMET SURFING CHAMPIONSHIP BALI 1991 POSTER LITHOGRAPH.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1991) A very limited edition poster. 22.25"x16.5". GOOD - Some creasing and wear visible. Unexamined out of frame.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (125.00 + 28.75BP) = 153.75
 
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HAWAII VIA PAN AMERICAN - HONOLULU CLIPPER POSTER REPRINT IN FRAME.120 - HAWAII VIA PAN AMERICAN - HONOLULU CLIPPER POSTER REPRINT IN FRAME.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1990s) A nice reprint, this was the OA showroom display sample. Framed in bamboo. 20.5"x25.75". VG+.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (400.00 + 92.00BP) = 492.00
 
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