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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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OUTRIGGER PUNCH BOWL WITH STAND (LARGER ALLIGATOR BOWL)151 - OUTRIGGER PUNCH BOWL WITH STAND (LARGER ALLIGATOR BOWL)
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A large wood carved outrigger display bowl and stand. Features LeRoy carved prow crocodile and lizard.BOAT: 12"x72"x14", STAN...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,700.00 + 391.00BP) = 2,091.00
 
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OUTRIGGER PUNCH BOWL WITH STAND152 - OUTRIGGER PUNCH BOWL WITH STAND
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) A famous Oceanic Arts fiberglass outrigger punch bowl with stand.32"x61"x34"VG+ with typical wear
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for (2,000.00 + 460.00BP) = 2,460.00
 
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OCEANIC ARTS LUAU RENTAL SAMOAN OUTRIGGER CANOE153 - OCEANIC ARTS LUAU RENTAL SAMOAN OUTRIGGER CANOE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) An elaborately carved wooden outrigger with boom. This is one of the earliest styles from the OA catalog and this type was produced for countl
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (2,500.00 + 575.00BP) = 3,075.00
 
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DOUBLE BOOM OUTRIGGER154 - DOUBLE BOOM OUTRIGGER
Peekaboo Gallery
(2000s) A double-boomed outrigger customized by LeRoy Schmaltz. Painted underside as well for hanging. A smaller display size than a full-sized outrig
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (2,750.00 + 550.00BP) = 3,300.00
 
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#216 "MARQUESAN WARRIOR" WITH WAR CLUB TIKI (STANDING VERSION) MASTER PATTERN CARVING155 - #216 "MARQUESAN WARRIOR" WITH WAR CLUB TIKI (STANDING VERSION) MASTER PATTERN CARVING
Peekaboo Gallery
(Early 1960s) This is the original, master pattern for this famous OA design. The war club is removable. With spindle chocks. This style was also used
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (1,050.00 + 241.50BP) = 1,291.50
 
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#201 STYLIZED "HAWAIIAN FEMALE" FIGURE TIKI MASTER PATTERN CARVING156 - #201 STYLIZED "HAWAIIAN FEMALE" FIGURE TIKI MASTER PATTERN CARVING
Peekaboo Gallery
(Early 1960s) This is the original, master pattern for this famous OA design tiki. OA produced this design in many sizes, covering uses as lamps, stac
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (750.00 + 172.50BP) = 922.50
 
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HISTORIC #223 "AKU AKU" MOAI LIGHTER MASTER PATTERN CARVING157 - HISTORIC #223 "AKU AKU" MOAI LIGHTER MASTER PATTERN CARVING
Peekaboo Gallery
(1950s) A very iconic piece of OA history. This Moai carving by LeRoy Schmaltz has been produced in many products over the years, from door handles, t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (1,050.00 + 241.50BP) = 1,291.50
 
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OA "SUFFERING BASTARD" MASTER PATTERN TIKI158 - OA "SUFFERING BASTARD" MASTER PATTERN TIKI
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) Here is a master pattern for the famous Trader Vic's "Suffering Bastard" design. Repurposed by OA for use as lamps, stacked po...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (3,500.00 + 805.00BP) = 4,305.00
 
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#207 "HAWAIIAN WARRIOR" GAG FIGURE MASTER PATTERN CARVING.159 - #207 "HAWAIIAN WARRIOR" GAG FIGURE MASTER PATTERN CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This detailed Hawaiian warrior carving and it's larger counterpart were early 'novelty gag' carvings produced by OA. These, like...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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#206 LARGER "HAWAIIAN WARRIOR" GAG FIGURE160 - #206 LARGER "HAWAIIAN WARRIOR" GAG FIGURE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This version of Hawaiian Warrior Gag Figure is the seldom seen large version. OA only produced these for one year and let’s just say,
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (1,100.00 + 253.00BP) = 1,353.00
 
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