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THE OCEANIC ARTS: VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION AUCTION

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location2100 Montrose Ave #331, Montrose, California, 91020, United States

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Since 1956, one company has been at the epicenter of the mid-century, pop-culture, stylistic phenomenon known as TIKI. If POLYNESIAN GODS, EXOTICA MUSIC, HAWAIIAN HULA GIRLS and TROPICAL COCKTAILS are the lifeblood of the American Tiki movement, OCEANIC ARTS has been its beating heart. With a dream and a handshake, Robert Van Oosting and LeRoy Schmaltz embarked on an extraordinary journey that even they had no idea would go on to influence style around the world and yes, even the finest in American kitsch. From TRADER VICS and DON THE BEACHCOMBER to SEA WORLD and DISNEYLAND, Oceanic Arts has been supplying a tropical backdrop for fantasy and fun. Their hand-made décor has graced the finest restaurants and hotels of the world, as well as the dingiest dives; Glorious theme parks from California to Florida to the cheesiest roadside miniature golf courses. Countless backyard luaus and home tiki bars have been enriched with their wonderful art. No job was too big or too small for this Whittier, California manufacturer. Modestly, they’ve done it all.

Upon the occasion of Bob and LeRoy’s retirement and for the first time in their 65-year history, artifacts which make up the very soul of OCEANIC ARTS are available for purchase.

This includes Warehouse Showroom Samples, Master Pattern Carvings, Rental Department Inventory and rare ephemera from their vast Archives Library. For decades, collectors and general Tiki enthusiasts have been met with the dreaded NOT FOR SALE tags all over the OA Warehouse. Today, those tags have been set aside.

Now, PEEKABOO GALLERY is proud to offer the greatest collection of Mid-Century Commercial Polynesian-Pop artifacts ever to come on the market: THE OCEANIC ARTS VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION!

Here is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history, direct from the original source. POLYNESIAN LAMPS, PAINTINGS, CONCEPT ART, VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHS, EPHEMERA, DISNEY THEME PARK RARITIES, TIKI MUGS, HAWAIIAN CLOTHING and rare, one-of-a-kind TIKI CARVINGS are all on offer. This is undoubtedly, the largest intact vintage Tiki collection to ever come to the market and frankly, most probably ever will.

Join us as we bid farewell to Bob and LeRoy and wish them, ALOHA, OA!
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Buyers premium is 23%

PLEASE BE AWARE OF SIZING ON ITEMS. Note the dimensions in the descriptions for items that may be oversized. Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. All items are to be paid for BEFORE shipping can be arranged. Shipping estimates can be provided by our third-party shipping partners. Note lot numbers of inquiry to give to shipping partners.
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SHIPS LANTERN "DURKEE MARINE PRODUCTS - STATEN ISLAND NY"571 - SHIPS LANTERN "DURKEE MARINE PRODUCTS - STATEN ISLAND NY"
Peekaboo Gallery
(1930s) Features a red glass lens.24"x11"VG+ with typical wear
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for 430.50
 
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SHIPS TELEGRAPH (MORE INFO FROM BOB)572 - SHIPS TELEGRAPH (MORE INFO FROM BOB)
Peekaboo Gallery
(1930s) The brass telegraph plate is vintage but not original to this model. Has lighting installed for decorative purposes.45"x16"x6"...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for 1,350.00
 
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OA CREATED HARPOON RACK with FAUX WHALING IMPLEMENTS SHOWROOM DISPLAY SAMPLE573 - OA CREATED HARPOON RACK with FAUX WHALING IMPLEMENTS SHOWROOM DISPLAY SAMPLE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) OA created this design for several clients in the 1960s and 70s. It replicates a 18th Century ships harpoon rack for stowage of whaling weapon
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 2,640.00
 
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LARGE SHIPS RIGGING BLOCK PULLEY574 - LARGE SHIPS RIGGING BLOCK PULLEY
Peekaboo Gallery
(19th Century) A large and quite impressive block pulley, most probably from a tall sailing vessel of the 19th Century. One can see an item such as th
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 430.50
 
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VERY LARGE NAVAL DOCK CLEAT575 - VERY LARGE NAVAL DOCK CLEAT
Peekaboo Gallery
(1930s) As one can imagine, a dock cleat of this size is of a very substantial weight. Shipping to be arranged by the buyer and will be substantial. P
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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VERY LARGE NAVAL DOCK CLEAT575 - VERY LARGE NAVAL DOCK CLEAT
Peekaboo Gallery
(1930s) As one can imagine, a dock cleat of this size is of a very substantial weight. Shipping to be arranged by the buyer and will be substantial. P
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for 307.50
 
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OA NAUTICAL FLAG TRIM PANEL576 - OA NAUTICAL FLAG TRIM PANEL
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) These panels were created by LeRoy Schmaltz as part of the Nautical Dept offerings to help commercial designers work nautical themes into thei
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for 338.25
 
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OA "TAHITI RUM BARREL NO. 40" SHOWROOM DISPLAY MODEL577 - OA "TAHITI RUM BARREL NO. 40" SHOWROOM DISPLAY MODEL
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A typical ships cargo barrel stenciled with liquor markings. Created by Bob Van Oosting.29"x24"VG+ with typical wear
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for 799.50
 
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TURKISH SAILOR BARNEY WEST FIGUREHEAD CARVING578 - TURKISH SAILOR BARNEY WEST FIGUREHEAD CARVING
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A Turkish sailor carved as a ships figurehead standing display by Barney West.40"x22"x15"VG+ with typical wear
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for 1,125.00
 
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LARGE GREEN SEA TURTLE SHELL579 - LARGE GREEN SEA TURTLE SHELL
Peekaboo Gallery
(19th Century?) Here is a large Green Sea Turtle shell purchased as an antique by Oceanic Arts in the early 1960s. The outer layer has been removed re
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 1,168.50
 
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#2367 OA "NAUTICAL MOTIF CRATE LIGHT"580 - #2367 OA "NAUTICAL MOTIF CRATE LIGHT"
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) These ingenious creations of LeRoy Schmaltz came about from LeRoy's aversion to waste. Used shipping crates and pallets sent to OA would...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for 799.50
 
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#2367 OA "NAUTICAL MOTIF CRATE LIGHT"581 - #2367 OA "NAUTICAL MOTIF CRATE LIGHT"
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) Same as Lot 580 description.21"x15"x23"VG+ with typical wear
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for 1,168.50
 
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OA DOUBLE SIDED HANGING "ORCA" WHALE PANEL CARVING582 - OA DOUBLE SIDED HANGING "ORCA" WHALE PANEL CARVING
Peekaboo Gallery
(1990s) Another signature creation of LeRoy Schmaltz. Signed and comes with hanging hardware.27.5"x48"x4"VG+ with typical wear
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 510.00
 
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OA DOUBLE SIDED HANGING "SPERM WHALE" PANEL CARVING583 - OA DOUBLE SIDED HANGING "SPERM WHALE" PANEL CARVING
Peekaboo Gallery
(1990s) Another signature creation of LeRoy Schmaltz. Signed and comes with hanging hardware.18"x60"x4"VG+ with typical wear
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for 861.00
 
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FIBERGLASS GIANT CLAM SHELL PUNCH BOWL584 - FIBERGLASS GIANT CLAM SHELL PUNCH BOWL
Peekaboo Gallery
(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
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 1,599.00
 
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OA NAUTICAL DOCKSIDE DECOR COLLECTION585 - OA NAUTICAL DOCKSIDE DECOR COLLECTION
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s-80s) A great collection of miscellaneous nautically themed decor pieces from the OA Luau Rental Dept. These are the perfect accents for any Tik
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 984.00
 
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HOBIE CAT CATAMARANS CORPORATE SIGNAGE586 - HOBIE CAT CATAMARANS CORPORATE SIGNAGE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) Hobie Cat is a company that sprang out of the Southern California surfing craze. The product was essentially a lightweight sailing catamaran t
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 461.25
 
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PACIFIC UNION RAILWAY - CHARLIE BROWN'S RESTAURANTS587 - PACIFIC UNION RAILWAY - CHARLIE BROWN'S RESTAURANTS
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) Interior decor for the kitchy themed Charlie Brown's chain of restaurants. Carved by LeRoy Schmaltz.27"x16"VG+ with typical wear
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 425.00
 
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EL CHOLO MEXICAN RESTAURANT "ENTERTAINMENT NOW APPEARING" PROGRAM SHOWCASE SIGNAGE588 - EL CHOLO MEXICAN RESTAURANT "ENTERTAINMENT NOW APPEARING" PROGRAM SHOWCASE SIGNAGE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970) Ultra hip 1970s styled interior lobby signage from the famous El Cholo Mexican Restaurant In La Habra, opened in 1962. Still family owned and o
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for 500.00
 
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"COSMIC SUN" THEME CARVING FOR TRINI LOPEZ'S PALM SPRINGS RESTAURANT "TRINI'S" - MASTER PATTERN CARV589 - "COSMIC SUN" THEME CARVING FOR TRINI LOPEZ'S PALM SPRINGS RESTAURANT "TRINI'S" - MASTER PATTERN CARV
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) Trini Lopez was a long time admirer and friend of Oceanic Arts. He commissioned OA to carve decor elements for his chain of Mexican Cantinas,
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for 615.00
 
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