THE OCEANIC ARTS: VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION AUCTION

(1981) An absolutely stunning, hand carved-inlay and painted OA sample ceiling tile for the Moroccan Pavilion at EPCOT Center's World Showcase. ...

(1981).23.5"x23.25".VG+.

(1970s) Ye token peacoat-clad sea captain stautuette. Made of some type of resin or plastic composition. Over two feet tall...perfect bar size!25&qu...

(1960s) Wood carved master pattern of a scallop shell crowned ornament and concepts sketches on a sheet of various other designs. Conte and ink on pap

(1930s) Electrically wired for light. Interior red lens cracked, however intact.14"x12".VG with wear and cracked lens.

(1943) Marked ALDERSON & GYDE Ltd. UK NAVY 1943. Not electrified.18.25"x9.75"x8.75".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1930) Another salvaged piece from the La Janelle wreck. Bob mounted this in a wood stand.6" case , 12"x9.5" mount.VG+ with typical w...

(1930) A beautiful brass ship's steam whistle with hardware. Salvaged from the infamous "La Janelle" passenger ship, which sank off Po...

(1880s) A very handsome manual bellows air pump manufactured for both firefighting and maritime diving helmets. Quite advanced for its time, this foot

(1930s) A brass and oak ships binnacle manufactured by Henry Browne & Son, Station Works, Barking, Essex. Brass plate reads COMPASS No. 3667 N a...

(1930s) A absolutely gorgeous, original US Navy dual-diver air pump apparatus. In its original oak case with much of its original parts and hardware.

(1930s).14.5" diameter case.VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1942) WWII military sextant stadimeter, used to track enemy vessels. Case is nice with typical wear from use. Features the instructional placard unde

(1930s) If your life is free from worry and confinement, why not consider this handsome boat anchor? This is the type OA would supply to Polynesian an

(1920s).14" diameter.VG+ with typical wear from use.

(19th Century).17.5" long, 15" tall with handle.Overall VG with a thin crack in the wood. For decorative purposes only. Will not contain l...

(1960s) OA specialized in nautical accents such as this and supplied them to all manner of Poly-Pop and nautically themed venues over the years. This

(1920s) OA acquired these out of an old nautical collection back in the early 1960s. Many old venues used these as accent decor. The taxidermy is exce

(1970s) A pure product of LeRoy Schmaltz's imagination, these "crate lamps" are made from scrap OA materials, lined with Tapa or matti...

" "22"x15"x24".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s) A specialty of LeRoy Schmaltz, this double sided carved sea bird is accented with native design carving and painting. This particular carving

(2000s).15"x38"x4".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1980s).29"x79".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s) A LeRoy classic! Large. Special freight considerations.89"x18"x20".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1960s-90s) A nautical potpourri! Made up of various items from the OA Luau Rental Department, this includes creates, dock pilings, misc containers, l

(1960s) This very rare and now, illegal to obtain from the ocean sea fan coral display came right out of Don the Beachcomber in Las Vegas when they cl

(1970s) Carved by LeRoy Schmaltz.18"x22".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s) An OA themed paint job of an original nautical life ring.28" diameter.VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s) An OA Luau Rental Department display that has seen its share of duty on the high seas of suburbia! The ships wheel is intact and turns on a cu

(1960s) This is a stunner of decor piece. If you have the room, this is the way to go, if you're going all in! The ship's mast is topped wit...

(1960s) Original OA decorative wall trim panel master pattern carving.7.75"x72.25"x1.75".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1960s) Original OA decorative wall trim panel master pattern carving. Wood is not color stained and shows moisture staining. It's a nice patina...

(1960s) Horizontal Menehune puka tile in hardwood. Wood chocks present.9.5"x14.5"x1.75".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1960s) Horizontal Papua New Guinea Bird God puka tile in hardwood. Wood chocks present.9.5"x14.5"x1.75".VG+ with typical wear from u...

(1960s) Vertical Menehune puka tile in hardwood. Wood chocks present.14.5"x9.5"x1.75".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1960s) Horizontal Samoan floral bud design puka tile in hardwood.9.5"x14.5"x1.75".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1960s) OA decided to try an "pre-stacked" offering of the puka screen tiles in a panel configuration. This pattern was run for a very sho...

(1960s) This is a very signature design created by Schmaltz-Van Oosting back in their earliest days for the MAI-KAI. This became a main staple of thei

(1960s) A hanging screen panel in the impressionistic pattern of pineapple skin. These were made under the direction of Vince Buono for some of his re

(1960s) Another ingenious creation of LeRoy Schmaltz using the inherent attributes of a hand-held router at different depths to create a delicate lace

(1960s) OA is well known for their carved room screen panels. This one carved to evoke the design pattern of a pineapple skin pattern. These were firs

(1960s) A one-off flat wall panel carving by LeRoy Schmaltz. This Tahitian design featuring glyphs and intricate tiki figural designs.46.25"x11...

(1980s) A gorgeous LeRoy original one-off wall panel. Beautiful carved details and unique color scheme.12"x73.75".VG+ with typical wear fr...

(1960s) This heavily detailed redwood Maori panel was created by OA under commission for the HAWAII KAI Restaurant in New York City. The client requir

(1960s) This heavily detailed redwood Maori panel was created by OA under commission for the HAWAII KAI Restaurant in New York City. LeRoy carved seve

(1980s) A very large LeRoy Schmaltz original New Guinea carved wall panel. Very impressive at almost 7 feet tall. Special freight considerations.80&...

(1970s) Here is a very impressive, massive wall panel carved and painted by LeRoy Schmaltz. A series of these were created for a hotel and some extras

(2000s) Another LeRoy Schmaltz original panel design. These have been offered by OA in one configuration or another for the past 60 years. Generally,

(1990s) This is a rare LeRoy carved load bearing post created for a restaurant job that never opened. Included is the original design and estimate ske

(1970s) These were a very famous visual element to higher end venues such as Trader Vic's and The Luau in the 1960s and 70s. The design is based...

(1970s)62"x45"x23".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1960s) These monkeypod tables have been a staple of the commercial Polynesian trade since the 1930s. For the most part, these were created by Jerry J

(1960s).31"x48"x31".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1960s) An OA Polynesian rattan restaurant chair - this is an OA Warehouse Showroom display sample.32"x22"x19".VG+ with typical wear ...

(1960s) Custom made rattan restaurant chair with swivel feature designed for SeaWorld, San Diego, CA. These were for the Hawaiian Punch Village Restau

(1960s) Custom made rattan restaurant chair designed for SeaWorld, San Diego, CA. These were for the Hawaiian Punch Village Restaurant. Cushion has be

(1970s) A custom OA tiki bar made and used for decades in the OA LUAU RENTAL DEPARTMENT. Features a very elaborate center trim panel carving.39"...

(1970s) A larger model rental bar with insert palapa umbrella. Bamboo facing with trim details. Internal shelving.39"x73.5"x23.5".VG+...

(1970s) A smaller "shipping crate" model bar from the Luau Rental Dept.39"x49"x19".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1960s) Cocktail table top from THE TAHITI NUI restaurant and bar in Kauai.23.5"x1.5".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s) A gorgeous example of LeRoy Schmaltz's "carved paintings." The next three lots are of these decorative themed panels with one ...

(1970s).77"x27".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s) A LeRoy carved decorative spear head in custom stand.82"x3".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s).72"x20".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1980s).81 tall" - head 17"x5"x11".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s).78"x14".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s) LeRoy polychromed skull post with lighting on base.71"x6".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s).75"x10".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s) Features two masks, one on each side of the pole.70"x14".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1960s) Here is an amazing piece of Southern California Tiki: A LeRoy Schmaltz large, dimensional surfing longboard display prop painted with tribal p

(1960s) Restroom signage from the OA Luau Rental Dept. On chains for hanging.8.5"x36".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s) Hand carved sign by LeRoy Schmaltz on custom floor stand.48"x29"x19".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s).49.5"x24"x17".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s).48"x30"x18".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s).48"x24"x17".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s).47"x17"x17".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s).46.5"x25"x18".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s).47.5"x22"x14".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s).46.5"x23.5"x18".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1960s).42"x46"x23".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s).49"x28"x17"VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s).47"x28"x17".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1960s) Sea & Jungle carried this line of nice, compact fiberglass rock waterfalls. Although the internal electric water pump on this is present...

(1970s) A "stuffed" blue shark hanging decor item offered in the OA catalog in the 60s-80s.20"x54"x19".VG+ with typical wea...

(1970s) Once a staple of the Poly-Pop commercial decor world, these hand fabricated plastic banana bunches are more scarce than one would think. These

(1970s) A very rare and finely detailed fiberglass casting of a Tridacna Gigas or Giant Clam Shell. These were manufactured for Oceanic Arts in the 19

(1940s) This giant tin cup prop came out of the 20th Century Fox property department sale. It is theorized this was used in a "shrink picture&q...

(1970s) A grouping of photo op standees where a luau party guest stands behind the board for a funny portrait. A) A native Hawaiian couple, B) A wahin

(1970s) Decorative Pirate's Treasure Chest. Lid opens.19"x24"x17".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s) A hand carved and painted Hawaiian Ku Tiki flat by LeRoy Schmaltz. Comes with custom stand.78"x23".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(1970s) A hand carved and painted 'cannibal eating victim' flat by LeRoy Schmaltz. Comes with custom stand.72"x35".VG+ with typica...

(1970s) A hand carved and painted Hawaiian Ku Tiki flat by LeRoy Schmaltz. Comes with custom stand.59"x23".VG+ with typical wear from use.

(2020) A Sepik River style New Guinea Hut Painting by LeRoy Schmaltz. In custom frame.34.75"x33".VG+.

(2020) Painting by LeRoy Schmaltz. In custom frame. 39"x24".VG+.

(2020) Painting by LeRoy Schmaltz. In custom frame.39.5"x24"VG+.

(2020) Painting by LeRoy Schmaltz. Painted on both sides.10"x48".VG+.

(2020) Painting by LeRoy Schmaltz. Painted on both sides.10"x48".VG+.

(2020) Painting by LeRoy Schmaltz. Painted on both sides.10x36".VG+.

(1970s) Mixed dimensional wood collage sculpture by LeRoy Schmaltz.61"x64".VG+.

(2000s).53"x22".VG+.