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THE OCEANIC ARTS: VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION AUCTION

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

Auction Details

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%

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"SOUTH SEAS RESTAURANT" - TIKI COCKTAIL MENU BOSTON, MA.809 - "SOUTH SEAS RESTAURANT" - TIKI COCKTAIL MENU BOSTON, MA.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).Closed: 6"x10", Open: 6"x20".VG+ with date written in blue ink on margin.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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SET OF THREE (3) PORTS O' CALL AND THE REEF MENUS.810 - SET OF THREE (3) PORTS O' CALL AND THE REEF MENUS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Two menus from Ports O' Call in San Pedro, CA and a mailer from THE REEF in Long Beach.PORTS: 6.5"x4.5", 12.5"x9.5",...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (100.00 + 23.00BP) = 123.00
 
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"PORTS O' CALL" MENU SAN PEDRO, CA.811 - "PORTS O' CALL" MENU SAN PEDRO, CA.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s).13.75"x8.75".VG+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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"THE JOLLY ROGER" RESTAURANT MENU AND NAPKIN.812 - "THE JOLLY ROGER" RESTAURANT MENU AND NAPKIN.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s).12.25"x8.5".VG+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (200.00 + 46.00BP) = 246.00
 
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OCEANIC ARTS INSTALLATION SITE PHOTOS OF THE KAPU-KAI - RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA.813 - OCEANIC ARTS INSTALLATION SITE PHOTOS OF THE KAPU-KAI - RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Set of 7 B&W exterior and interior photographs.3.5"x5".VG+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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OCEANIC ARTS INSTALLATION SITE PHOTO CONTACT SHEET OF THE KAPU-KAI - RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA.814 - OCEANIC ARTS INSTALLATION SITE PHOTO CONTACT SHEET OF THE KAPU-KAI - RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) B&W exterior and interior photos on contact sheet.8"x10".VG+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.90BP) = 36.90
 
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COLOR PHOTO OF THE OKOLEHAO BAR AT THE HONOLULU AIRPORT.815 - COLOR PHOTO OF THE OKOLEHAO BAR AT THE HONOLULU AIRPORT.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Color interior shot of this amazing build out by OA and Vince Buono. Affixed Oceanic Arts production decal.8"x10".VG+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold for (90.00 + 20.70BP) = 110.70
 
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FRAMED PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT OF THE HOTEL TAHARAA' INTER-CONTINENTAL with OA TIKI GOD ENTRANCE.816 - FRAMED PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINT OF THE HOTEL TAHARAA' INTER-CONTINENTAL with OA TIKI GOD ENTRANCE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1990s) A print made for the OA showroom of the 20-foot Maori Tiki at the entrance carved by Ed Crissman. Framed.17.25"x13.25" overall fra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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MOUNTED COLOR INTERIOR PHOTO OF THE BORA BORA in ENCINO, CA.817 - MOUNTED COLOR INTERIOR PHOTO OF THE BORA BORA in ENCINO, CA.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This outstanding color photo features one of the most gorgeous build outs of a Polynesian restaurant interiors by Oceanic Arts. A professional
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (450.00 + 103.50BP) = 553.50
 
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MOUNTED COLOR INTERIOR PHOTO OF THE BORA BORA in ENCINO, CA.818 - MOUNTED COLOR INTERIOR PHOTO OF THE BORA BORA in ENCINO, CA.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) .15.75"x19.5".VG+ with light fading and edgewear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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SET OF TWO (2) BASKET LAMP DESIGNS FOR WELTON BECKET FOR THE POLYNESIAN VILLAGE RESORT AT WDW.819 - SET OF TWO (2) BASKET LAMP DESIGNS FOR WELTON BECKET FOR THE POLYNESIAN VILLAGE RESORT AT WDW.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970) Exploratory sketches by LeRoy Schmaltz for Welton Becket and Associates. These designs were for Polynesian basket lamps to be installed at The
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (650.00 + 149.50BP) = 799.50
 
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SET OF THREE (3) OCEANIC ARTS CONCEPT DRAWINGS OF VARIOUS LAMP DESIGNS.820 - SET OF THREE (3) OCEANIC ARTS CONCEPT DRAWINGS OF VARIOUS LAMP DESIGNS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Sketches by LeRoy Schmaltz of basket and shell lamps. All three feature OA production stamps and are signed by LeRoy Schmaltz.20"x12&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
 
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OCEANIC ARTS FULL 1970 POLYNESIAN LIGHTING CATALOG.821 - OCEANIC ARTS FULL 1970 POLYNESIAN LIGHTING CATALOG.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970) The famous OA POLYNESIAN LIGHTING Catalog! Filled with stunning images showcasing the breadth of OA's talent in this arena. 24 pages plus...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (550.00 + 126.50BP) = 676.50
 
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#2345 "RATTAN FRAME LIGHT" OA LAMP.822 - #2345 "RATTAN FRAME LIGHT" OA LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A purely mod OA design, melding LeRoy's love of both primitive themes with modern design.27"x19".VG+ with typical wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (1,200.00 + 276.00BP) = 1,476.00
 
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SEA & JUNGLE - GREEN FLOAT AND TAPA LAMP.823 - SEA & JUNGLE - GREEN FLOAT AND TAPA LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A green plastic fishing float with tapa accents and a palapa topped shade.23"x12".VG+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (950.00 + 218.50BP) = 1,168.50
 
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#2309 "RATTAN BASKET LIGHT".824 - #2309 "RATTAN BASKET LIGHT".
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A variation of the #2309 lamp. The general style of the basket lamps were consistent, although the basket weave itself did vary over time due
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Start Price : 225.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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#1301 "THE MARQUESAN" TABLE READING LAMP.825 - #1301 "THE MARQUESAN" TABLE READING LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A very rare OA warehouse showroom sample table reading lamp with shade. Features an OA Marquesan figure as the central base.20"x7"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for (1,100.00 + 253.00BP) = 1,353.00
 
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#2319-A "SEASHELL LIGHT" OA LAMP "SUN & MOON".826 - #2319-A "SEASHELL LIGHT" OA LAMP "SUN & MOON".
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A spectacular OA design from the mid-1960s. This particular lamp was purchased back from The Pago-Pago in Arizona and used as an OA warehouse
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (4,750.00 + 1,092.50BP) = 5,842.50
 
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#2356-B "RATTAN LIGHT" OA LAMP.827 - #2356-B "RATTAN LIGHT" OA LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This purely OA-style rattan lamp was available in two sizes.28"x17.5".VG+ with typical wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (950.00 + 218.50BP) = 1,168.50
 
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#2342 "TAHITIAN FISH TRAP" OA LAMP.828 - #2342 "TAHITIAN FISH TRAP" OA LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) OA has prided itself on offering the finest available imported Tahitian Fish Traps from their original supplier since 1960. These finely craft
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (1,100.00 + 253.00BP) = 1,353.00
 
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