THE OCEANIC ARTS: VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION AUCTION

(1970s) Original 12oz can of Primo Beer. Top tab intact with opening at bottom. 4.75"x2.75" VG

(1960s) Original early OA produced catalog for their "Production Carving" sub-division that created non-Polynesian wood products.9"x5...

(1960s) A grouping of over 20+ pieces of Continental and Spanish trim accents from BUFFUM'S DEPARTMENT STORE, PASADENA, CA.Smallest to Largest: ...

(1960s) A grouping of 4 pieces of Classical European trim accent panels.Smallest to Largest: 12.5"x10" to 22.5"x8"

(1960s) A grouping of 9 pieces of Classical European trim accent panels.Smallest to Largest: 12"x7" to 26.5"x8"

(1960s) A pair of detailed sea scallop wall trim panels.32"x6".VG+

(1950s) A collection of very early OA Asian motif carvings. Chinese dragon and floral corbel accents. A bronze Chinese dragon door pull master sample.

(1950s) Photo contact sheets used for early catalog cut-outs of early OA products.10"x8"VG+ with one partial sheet where two images were t...

(1950s) "SEPIK STYLE DESIGN - FACE UP TO IT".42"x15"VG with paint wear

(1980s) An elaborate LeRoy palm spathe rendered carving.38.5"x10"VG+ with wear

(1957) This significant piece was carved by Bob in the very early period of Schmaltz-Van Oosting. Listed in early catalogs as "An "Afro--P...

(1990s) Photographic print off the negative and framed as on display at OA.15"x13"EX

6.75"x1.5".VG+ with typical wear.

(1956) This is one of the most iconic designs to come out of Schmaltz-Van Oosting/OA and certainly one of the most copied. This is the main design for

(1956) One of the earliest offerings from Schmaltz-Van Oosting are their Tiki "Mana Surf" Charms. These novelty items are created by both ...

(1957) This seemingly simple palm tiki is a very important artifact in the rich history of Polynesian Pop. This Moai carving is among the first tiki c

(1958) These 1959 color photos are from one of the first residential installations conducted by Schmaltz-Van Oosting for a Dr. Zamote, Whittier, CA.3.

(1950s) An early Schmaltz-Van Oosting catalog offering. Lovely details of a classically styled bare-breasted female form. Bright gilding with patina.1

(1950s) #223 A very iconic piece of OA history. This Moai carving by LeRoy Schmaltz has been reproduced in many products over the years, from door han

(1950s) #211 & #212 Carved hardwood master patterns for these two figures, normally offered separately in the OA catalog. Used for general decor...

(1950s) #200 Hardwood Maori warrior tiki figure master pattern with spindle chocks. This master was used for figures, lighters, wall accents and door

(1950s) #440 A master pattern carving for the plaque which had many uses from cabinet accents to door pushes.11.75"x3.5"VG+

(1950s) An early hanging panel with figural Tongan tiki motifs. Used for room screens. Possibly the master pattern.29"x15.5".VG+

(1956) #438 Polynesian Mask was first created in small form for the Schmaltz-Van Oosting famous MANA TIKI SURF CHARMS. This scaled up version has been

-11.5"x5"VG+ with wear

-12.5"x4.75"VG+ with wear

(1960s) LeRoy Schmaltz's answer to the famous ceramic Chinese wall tile used throughout the Polynesian Pop movement in the United States. These ...

(1960s) Horizontal Menehune puka tile in hardwood.9.75"x14.5"x1.5"VG+

(1960s) Vertical Menehune puka tile in hardwood.14.5"x1.5"x9.75"VG+

(1960s) A very rare master pattern for intricate Marquesan pattern wall trim. These would be used for doorway and cabinet accents in commercial Polyne

(1960s) Three classic OA wall panel design samples with original blueprint design sheet with drawing and notes signed by LeRoy Schmaltz. These were fi

(1960s) Note the size on this. Could be trimmed down to a shorter length.7.75"x73"x2.25"VG+ with wear

(1958) Telegram from Robert Carter regarding import products to Schmaltz-Von Oosting. 5"x6.5". VG with typical wear.

(1958) A rare sales brochure put out by Cargoes by Carter and stamped Schmaltz-Van Oosting. These were put to use at trade shows and the Big Green Bar

(1963) A partial early CARGOES by CARTER catalog. Many early Schmaltz-Van Oosting items created by Bob and LeRoy are featured in this catalog. This da

(1960s) A rare set of 4 black & white photos of various OA carvings, from Aboriginal funerary posts to palm fiber tikis.3.5"x5"VG+

(1950s) Two of the earliest, most scarce Schmaltz-Van Oosting business cards.2"x3.5"VG+

(1950s) An early Schmaltz-Van Oosting rentals brochure from the Big Green Barn era. They will drop rentals for another ten years, at which point they

(1961) An historic document for the reformation of Schmaltz-Van Oosting into Oceanic Arts.3"x5".VG+

(1961) Great content written in Bob's smooth pitch style announcing not only the accomplishment of their BIG TRIP, but how it has affected a new...

(1961) A pair of early OA business cards from the move to Philadelphia St. The first standard card and Bob's tiny "gag" card.Small: 1&...

(1967) A renewal of the California seller's permit for OA once the 901 West address was reassigned to 12130 E Philadelphia St.3"x5".EX

(1950s) Rare photo of the Schmaltz-Van Oosting showroom at The Big Green Barn.4"x5"VG+

(1962) Two (2) ink and colored pencil drawings of one of OA's first full custom bar outfitting jobs.12"x18", 12"x18"VG+ with...

(1970) This is by far, the most complete OA catalog to surface. This particular copy graced the front counter at OA for years. Many have flipped throu

(1963) Early ink and conte crayon renderings of OA lamps on illustration paper.8.5"x11"EX

(1960s) A handsome, large original design sketch of the famous OA #153 Tahitian Tiki Post in ink and graphite on brown paper. Signed by LeRoy Schmaltz

(1960s) A large design drawing showcasing the many different styles of OA war club designs available in their catalog. Graphite on paper. Signed by Le

(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 an...

(1950s) A gorgeous concept drawing of four tiki figures, most probably for an early Schmaltz-Van Oosting catalog. Signed by LeRoy Schmaltz. Pen and in