THE OCEANIC ARTS: VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION AUCTION

(1960s) These figures were carved across Tahiti by native craftsmen for use in restaurants and other commercial locations. These in particular were sa

(1950s) This famous four-sided, two-faced "Janus" pole (as described by Sven Kirsten) was initially a George Nakashima design for Steve Cr...

(1960s) Here is a set of two half posts, meaning they are one-sided curved posts and flat on the back. As such, these can be wall mounted.43.5"...

(1960s) This Marquesan post was created by LeRoy Schmaltz for the famed Don the Beachcomber location in Chicago, Illinois. The post is stacked comes a

(1960s) Another George Nakashima design for Steve Crane's Kon Tiki Restaurants. Original carving by Cass Carving.38.5"x7"VG+ with typi...

(1960s) An incredible carving by LeRoy Schmaltz for Marriott's KONA KAI. This rare post features the central detail of Marquesan war club at the...

(1960s) A LeRoy Schmaltz master carving for a long running OA tiki post. This one, detailed in hardwood with a gorgeous patina. Double sided, this pat

(1950s) An incredible early LeRoy Schmaltz conceptual rendering of a Polynesian restaurant building. The Asian-inspired boomerang design with figural

(1950s) A very early LeRoy design rendering of a hotel/restaurant. Features Bob's Covette parked in front of the facility. Ink and colored penci...

(1960s) These drawing by LeRoy Schmaltz feature large flat wall figural concepts of a large KU tiki and a pair of Menehune figures. Basically measurin

(1960s) Another famous OA design. This concept is for a wall mounted war canoe with Tahtitian war tiki figures. The concept took existing OA designs a

(1960s) An ink on paper drawing by LeRoy Schmaltz featuring various tribal wall panel designs. Signed by LeRoy and has an OA production stamp.17&quo...

(1960s) A colorful rendering of a indoor/outdoor hut design for a restaurant or bar entry. The design features full bamboo and thatching with carved e

(1978) This artwork was for a tapa style design that was photographed for use as silkscreen templates to be applied to table tops for the Tahiti Nui R

(1960s) A large concept piece showcasing LeRoy's unique "carved paintings" technique. These ingenious designs were applied across a wi...

(1960s) Marker on onion skin. Signed by LeRoy Schmaltz.14.5"x15"VG+ with light wear

(1960s) A striking, large door panel carving by LeRoy of a Ku Tiki figure surrounded by other tribal elements and nautilus shell designs. OA productio

(1973) A very large and highly detailed ink drawing breaking down elements of the architect's basic structural and decor elements. Here, LeRoy a...

(1960s) A graphite rubbing on vellum by LeRoy Schmaltz of a Marquesan wall panel. LeRoy created this in that the panel was a one-off and not duplicate

(1960s) A group of concept sketches by LeRoy for their outfitting of the famous TAHITIAN VILLAGE in Downey, CA. This was for the shopping arcade off t

(1960s) A structural column concept drawing featuring a wrap around carving pattern of a Hawaiian Ku God and fish. This type of sketch would work from

(1960s) A LeRoy study of a rather large, fully carved room divider featuring a mix of Pacific and African design elements. Rendered in marker on vellu

(1960s) This is the design concept for a wall panel created for famous The Tonga Room in San Francisco. Comes with the stat of the drawing. Ink of vel

(1960s) A rare glimpse into the lamp making process at OA. This set of four renderings attest to OA's attention to customized detail. These lamp...

(1960s) Gorgeous, large LeRoy concept study sketches for structural beam heads at The Tonga Room. Conte on vellum. Signed by LeRoy Schmaltz.18"...

(1960s) A variation on catalog OA figural poles, custom designed for the late 1960s remodel of Don the Beachcomber in Chicago. Ink on paper.17"...

(1960s) Here is a very rare peek into the design and installation process with OA on a remote job. In this case, the famed OCOTILLO LODGE in Palm Spri

(1970) A rare large format holiday greeting postcard sent to LeRoy from the children of the Lum family, whom with he lodged during his month-long inst

(1969) A colorful concept rendering of a foyer at the famed, TUR MAI KAI in Kalamazoo, Michigan. OA outfitted this job inside and out. LeRoy spent a m

(1969) *see above12"x18"VG+ with light wear

(1969) A highly detailed set of original sketches of exterior and interior elevations for the OA build out of the TUR MAI KAI. Everything from buildin

(1969) Another set of blueprints and drawings from the Tur Mai Kai build out. Mixed media. Sixteen (16) blueprints and Two (2) sketches. Signature by

(1963) Rare set of four photos of The Tropics - Palm Springs. Featured are Ed Crissman tikis, OA masks and a Featherock Moai, some of which are still

(1960s) A nice collection of promotional brochures and postcards for Ken Kimes' Tropics Hotels loactiosn across California. One was used by LeRo...

(1960s) A blueprint for the marquee signage of the Palm Springs THE TROPICS when it was sold and branded as a Best Western property. OA created new si

(1963) Rare set of four photos of The Tropics - Palm Springs. Featured are Ed Crissman tikis on the property.3.5"X3.5" to 3.75"x3.75&...

(1961) A very interesting correspondence letter from Louis Armet (Armet & Davis) to Schmaltz & Van Oosting regarding work quotes on carvings...

(1961) Brownlines with one featuring the famous George Nakashima designed Frigate Bird that sat atop the A-Frame lintel entrance to the Philadelphia K

(1960s) This outstanding color photo features one of the most gorgeous build outs of a Polynesian restaurant interior by Oceanic Arts. A professional

(1960s) This outstanding color photo features one of the most gorgeous build outs of a Polynesian restaurant interior by Oceanic Arts. A professional

(1977) An astonishingly late period, somewhat full-bore Poly-Pop build out for the ill-fated KONA TIKI Restaurant. This was a job OA did with designer

(1970s) This original concept sketch was created by LeRoy Schmaltz for Tommy Wong upon his purchase of The Islands restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona. To

(1960s) A brownline for a tropical-moderne themed commercial interior dining area. Design by Robert Farthing (signed in ink)19"x23.75"VG+ ...

(1960s) A brownline for a tropical-moderne themed commercial interior dining area. Design by Robert Farthing (signed in ink)19"x23.75"VG+ ...

(1960s) A nice illustration concept ozalid print for the Canton Puka restaurant and nightclub at the International Market Place in Waikiki. Opened by

(1971) A terrific set of items for the short-lived and novel "Teriyaki Tiki"...the world's first and perhaps last tiki fast food resta...

(1961) Historic set of 8 B&W exterior and interior photographs of The Surf Rider restaurant and lounge in Bakersfield, CA. These pics include ra...

(1960s) A local Los Angeles Polynesian music and dance performance company who frequently rented from OA. Owned by lead dancer, MAILE PETERS. Set of 9

(1964) A very scarce, one-time sale brochure for OA in the Summer of 1964. A four page fold over it features some of the OA greatest hits in carving a

(1970) The famous OA POLYNESIAN LIGHTING Catalog! Filled with stunning images showcasing the breadth of OA's talent in this arena. 24 pages plus...

(1960s) Here is an incredible, original art archive of early LeRoy Schmaltz sketch concepts for various Oceanic Arts "Polynesian Lighting."...

(1970) An off-catalog sample prototype lamp.20"x21"VG+ with typical wear

(1970s) Tapa Cloth over Fiberglass bottom with stained and painted design rattan slats with wood border.16"x26"VG+ with typical wear

(1960s) A variation of the Sea & Jungle catalog scallop shell lamps. This one with an interesting opposing clamshell overlapping of the scallop ...

(1960s) Hands down, THE most classic creation of OA for the Poly-Pop world. This handsome lamp is a modernist interpretation of the Tahitian Cone Fish

(1960s) These were domestically made for OA to accommodate hardware for internal lighting. This one is not wired although it can be.12"x52"...

(1960s) Fijian Tapa hut lamp with bamboo trivet in bottom. A classic.24"x19"VG+ with typical wear

(1960s) A one-off lamp made by master OA lamp-maker, Dick Van Oosting. This lamp was custom made on commission for a client and as was the procedure a

(1960s) A blue plastic fishing float with tapa accents and a palapa topped shade.10"x19"VG+ with typical wear

(1960s) A basket lamp lined with Abaca. An early OA style.11"x23"VG+ with typical wear

(1960s) A large drum shaped lamp wrapped in Fijian Tapa cloth.13"x30.5"VG+ with typical wear

(1960s) Scallop shell lamp with bamboo and rattan top and and tapa wrapped bottom.21"x25"VG+ with typical wear

(1960s) Six sided hut structural lamp with cane door panels.23"x23"VG+ with typical wear

(1960s) A novel lamp design by OA lined inside with Abaca. Very impressive size.11"x48"VG+ with typical wear

(1970s) No one carried larger pufferfish lamps than OA. This one at almost 2 feet in length. These were manufactured by hand at OA with imported stuff

(1960s) An open weave cane basket with an Abaca matting liner.18"x18".VG+ with typical wear

(1960s) A rattan fish trap inverted and topped with a palapa shade.25"x17"VG+ with typical wear

(1960s) An OA special production lamp made of a decorative open cane designed basket lined with Abaca matting.24"x9"VG+ with typical wear

(1960s) An in-house OA design with tapa panels mounted on clear plastic and framed in split bamboo.12"x18"VG+ with typical wear

(1960s) An early survivor pufferfish. Very large and not electrified. Made for a display sample.11"x27"VG+ with typical wear

(2000s) This lamp was gifted to Oceanic Arts by a fan and made in the style of OA and Barbara Tobeckson for Sea & Jungle. It features cut bamboo...

(1960s) A gorgeous pair of thick glass floats in netting. No internal lighting. Central to any authentic mid-century Polynesian decor.10" glass...

(1960s) This was a lamp produced mostly by Orchids of Hawaii. OA did occasionally stock Orchids lamps. Old stock with original wiring.16.5"x5.5...

(1970s) This curious table lamp was created by OA for use in their Luau Rentals Department for area accent. One tiny flicker bulb mounted in the cente

(1960s) OA has run this exquisite lamp for years. The tiny bamboo panels on six sides make an intimate mood with backlighting.26"x18"VG+ w...

(1960s) Another OA staple lamp. It was also offered with customization where logos or specific treatments could accent the side panels.20"x24&q...

(1970s) A six sided bamboo framed lamp with Tiki side panels.20"x18"VG+ with typical wear

(1980s) This is variation of an old OA design. Instead of rattan, there's carved wood posts that brace the frame. Fiberglass lining.16"x13&...

(1970s) White cylinder lamp with cane globe shade. This version came with a Tapa wrapped central light cylinder.15"x17"VG+ with typical wear

(1960s) A handsome wall sconce lamp was purchased back from the famous PAgo Pago in Tucson, Arizona. OA, Cargoes by Carter and Eli Hedley all provided

(1950s) This is one of the early rattan basket lamps purchased by Bob and LeRoy in Los Angeles' Chinatown. The lamp is not electrified.16"x...

(1970s) An imported fish trap featuring the glossy side of bamboo slats. This were carried by OA for use alone or with added lighting elements.15.5x30

(1960s) This style was used often by OA and samples such as this were strung throughout the showroom to offer ideas to interior designers. Here, older

(1960s) This was a restaurant salvaged piece. Features beautiful frosted green glass in netting. No internal lighting.12" diameter floatVG+ wit...

(1960s) These display samples were from a brief period when OA considered creating blown plastic floats instead of the traditional glass. Both Bob and

(1960s) This stunner is featured prominently in the OA book. It's a scaled up version of an authentic museum specimen encountered by Bob and LeR...

(1990s) Fully carved hardwood with excellent polychroming. This impressive carving is two-sided.61"x17"x2"VG+ with typical wear

(1990s) Fully carved hardwood with excellent polychroming. This impressive carving is two-sided.61"x17"x2"VG+ with typical wear

(1950s) A famous OA tiki figure that goes back to the earliest days at The Big Green Barn. Based on a museum figure, this particular carving was made

(1960s) Here's an Ed Crissman tiki made in his signature style of the 1960s. The #146 catalog tiki were Ed designs with the protruding tongue. V...

(1960s) A most famous tiki by OA carver, Jimmy Creech, created sometime in the mid 1960s. A number of fiberglass castings were made by Sea & Jun...

(1960s) A carved palm tiki by carving legend, Milan Guanko. This was either traded or sold to OA by Gunako in the 1960s and was part of the Luau Renta

(1960s) A sharply carved Tahitian post mounted on a base.63"x10"VG+ with typical wear

(1960s) This is one of the "tease tikis" on display for eons at OA with a frustrating "NOT FOR SALE" tag on it. Comes with that ...

(1960s) Any tiki that did not fall under a catalog established pattern were categorized under the #144 number. These were generally created by Ed Cris

(1960s) A signature tiki from the studio rentals department. The inventory of Sea & Jungle was acquired by OA in the 1980s when they closed oper...

(1960s) A variation of the #136 catalog tiki, this one carved by LeRoy Schmaltz. More figure than post, this one is impressive with fine carving detai

(1960s) A substantial carving by the master, LeRoy Schmaltz. Aged polychrome color treatment with raffia tassels.72"x15"x14.5"VG+ wit...

(1960s) Another large figure by LeRoy Schmaltz. Part of the OA Luau Rental Dept.71"x20"x16"VG+ with typical wear

(1960s) Ed Crissman was a unique carver who created figues all his own. Here is a standout that has been in the OA Luau Rental Dept since its creation