THE OCEANIC ARTS: VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION AUCTION

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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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VINTAGE KODAK HULA SHOW POSTER BOARD SIGNAGE221 - VINTAGE KODAK HULA SHOW POSTER BOARD SIGNAGE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Fantastic, large promotional image from Kodak of their KODAK HULA SHOW on Waikiki. On cardstock.21"x21"VG+
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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TWO (2) FRAMED PHOTO PRINTS OF ELI HEDLEY FEATHERSTONE LAVA MOAI TIKIS, AKU-AKU - LAS VEGAS222 - TWO (2) FRAMED PHOTO PRINTS OF ELI HEDLEY FEATHERSTONE LAVA MOAI TIKIS, AKU-AKU - LAS VEGAS
Peekaboo Gallery
(1990s) Two images of Hedley Moai that hung in the OA lunchroom.13"x17", 13"x15"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (400.00 + 92.00BP) = 492.00
 
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FRAMED LATE 1940s ROYAL HAWAIIAN TATAMI PLACEMAT223 - FRAMED LATE 1940s ROYAL HAWAIIAN TATAMI PLACEMAT
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A framed tatami mat from the famous Royal Hawaiian in Laguna Beach, Ca. This was a gift from owner, Junior Cabang to Oceanic Arts.17.5"...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (1,700.00 + 391.00BP) = 2,091.00
 
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1999 SHAG LITHOGRAPH - LEETEG TRIBUTE SIGNED BY SHAG224 - 1999 SHAG LITHOGRAPH - LEETEG TRIBUTE SIGNED BY SHAG
Peekaboo Gallery
(1999) Gift from SHAG to Oceanic Arts. Printer's Proof #6/10. Framed. Published by Copro Nason Gallery c.1998.26"x32.5"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (1,050.00 + 241.50BP) = 1,291.50
 
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#1401 DOUBLE MAORI TABLE LAMP - STYLE A225 - #1401 DOUBLE MAORI TABLE LAMP - STYLE A
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This back to back Maori tiki lamp has a tall plastic cylinder chimney. This type was generally manufactured for Trader Vic's locations d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (650.00 + 149.50BP) = 799.50
 
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"PLANTERS BAR" KAUAI SURF GREEN SUGAR CANE MACHETE LOGO OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.226 - "PLANTERS BAR" KAUAI SURF GREEN SUGAR CANE MACHETE LOGO OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This lamp was custom made at OA for an Inter-Island Resort. The resort logos incorporated sugarcane machetes. Lamp has a frosted glass hurrica
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (525.00 + 120.75BP) = 645.75
 
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DOUBLE MAORI TABLE LAMP STYLE E227 - DOUBLE MAORI TABLE LAMP STYLE E
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) With tall frosted glass hurricane lantern.17.5"x4.5"VG+
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (575.00 + 132.25BP) = 707.25
 
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DOUBLE MAORI TABLE LAMP STYLE F228 - DOUBLE MAORI TABLE LAMP STYLE F
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s)17"x7"VG+
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (1,000.00 + 230.00BP) = 1,230.00
 
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#1400 "THE MARQUESAN" TRI-FIGURE TIKI TABLE LAMP229 - #1400 "THE MARQUESAN" TRI-FIGURE TIKI TABLE LAMP
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s)16"x7"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for (3,750.00 + 862.50BP) = 4,612.50
 
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OA DOUBLE COCONUT TABLE LAMP PROTOTYPE230 - OA DOUBLE COCONUT TABLE LAMP PROTOTYPE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s)16"x5"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (650.00 + 149.50BP) = 799.50
 
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TRI-KU HAWAIIAN GOD TABLE LAMP231 - TRI-KU HAWAIIAN GOD TABLE LAMP
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s)15"x7"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (750.00 + 172.50BP) = 922.50
 
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INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL SAMOA (TURTLE DESIGN) GREEN COCONUT CERAMIC TABLE LAMP232 - INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL SAMOA (TURTLE DESIGN) GREEN COCONUT CERAMIC TABLE LAMP
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s)13"x7"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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HAWAIIAN GOD ALI'I TABLE LAMP233 - HAWAIIAN GOD ALI'I TABLE LAMP
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s)15"x7"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (800.00 + 184.00BP) = 984.00
 
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HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE BASE TABLE LAMP234 - HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE BASE TABLE LAMP
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s)15"x7"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (750.00 + 172.50BP) = 922.50
 
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BEVERLY HILLS "THE LUAU" CERAMIC TABLE LAMP.235 - BEVERLY HILLS "THE LUAU" CERAMIC TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s)14"x7"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for (2,000.00 + 460.00BP) = 2,460.00
 
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TRI-TIKI SMALL TABLE LAMP236 - TRI-TIKI SMALL TABLE LAMP
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s)14"x7"VG+
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (975.00 + 224.25BP) = 1,199.25
 
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#1405 "NAUTICAL LAMP" OA TABLE LAMP.237 - #1405 "NAUTICAL LAMP" OA TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A classic OA nautically themed table lamp consisting of cork floats and jute rope with brass plated fittings.14"x4.5".VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (350.00 + 80.50BP) = 430.50
 
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#1404 HAWAIIAN TRI-MENEHUNE TIKI PROTOTYPE TABLE LAMP238 - #1404 HAWAIIAN TRI-MENEHUNE TIKI PROTOTYPE TABLE LAMP
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s)13"x6"x7"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (2,500.00 + 575.00BP) = 3,075.00
 
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#1414 SOLOMON ISLAND WARRIOR HEAD PROTOTYPE TABLE LAMP239 - #1414 SOLOMON ISLAND WARRIOR HEAD PROTOTYPE TABLE LAMP
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s)16"x7"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (1,050.00 + 241.50BP) = 1,291.50
 
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#1401 DOUBLE MAORI TABLE LAMP - STYLE A240 - #1401 DOUBLE MAORI TABLE LAMP - STYLE A
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This back to back Maori tiki lamp has a tall plastic cylinder chimney. This type was generally manufactured for Trader Vic's locations d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (950.00 + 218.50BP) = 1,168.50
 
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