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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%

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VINTAGE KODAK HULA SHOW PROMOTIONAL DISPLAY POSTER BOARD SIGNAGE.891 - VINTAGE KODAK HULA SHOW PROMOTIONAL DISPLAY POSTER BOARD SIGNAGE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A wonderful image from the grounds of The Kodak Hula Show of the Hawaiian version of a beverage vendor...a well fed one at that! These bright
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (425.00 + 97.75BP) = 522.75
 
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VINTAGE KODAK FILM PROMOTIONAL DISPLAY POSTER FEATURING OCEANIC ARTS CARVING.892 - VINTAGE KODAK FILM PROMOTIONAL DISPLAY POSTER FEATURING OCEANIC ARTS CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) A rare promotional poster advertising Kodak Film and Hawaii. Here a lovely wahine poses next to one LeRoy's Tahitian-type figural carvin...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (400.00 + 92.00BP) = 492.00
 
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#1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE B MASTER PATTERN CARVING.893 - #1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE B MASTER PATTERN CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Here is the famous pattern used in many commercial Tiki venues, most notably, Trader Vic's. Note: several versions of this lamp have bee...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (575.00 + 132.25BP) = 707.25
 
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"FLEUR DI LIS" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.894 - "FLEUR DI LIS" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) These lamp bases were custom made for Inter-Island Resorts. OA would often custom create new lamps based on a coordinated graphic theme for in
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (400.00 + 92.00BP) = 492.00
 
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HAWAIIAN KU GOD ALI'I - OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.895 - HAWAIIAN KU GOD ALI'I - OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).15"x7".VG+ with minor wear.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (875.00 + 201.25BP) = 1,076.25
 
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#1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE A.896 - #1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE A.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This back to back Maori tiki lamp has a tall plastic cylinder chimney. These were primarily made for Trader Vic's.13.5"x4".VG+...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (850.00 + 195.50BP) = 1,045.50
 
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"FLYING FISH" TABLE LAMP FOR THE MALOLO KAI RESTAURANT, KAUAI.897 - "FLYING FISH" TABLE LAMP FOR THE MALOLO KAI RESTAURANT, KAUAI.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This is an example of the custom "graphic coordination" OA would perform for specific decor jobs. This style was then offered in t...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (750.00 + 172.50BP) = 922.50
 
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"THE TAHITIAN" TRI-GOD BUMATAY TIKI LAMP.898 - "THE TAHITIAN" TRI-GOD BUMATAY TIKI LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960) The King-Daddy of Tiki Table Lamps: "The Tahitian" is aptly named in service of the venue it was created for. This gorgeous lamp wa...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (1,800.00 + 414.00BP) = 2,214.00
 
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#1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE B.899 - #1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE B.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This back to back Maori tiki lamp has a tall plastic cylinder chimney. These were primarily made for Trader Vic's. This is the dark waln...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (800.00 + 184.00BP) = 984.00
 
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"PLANTERS BAR" KAUAI SURF GREEN SUGAR CANE MACHETE LOGO OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.900 - "PLANTERS BAR" KAUAI SURF GREEN SUGAR CANE MACHETE LOGO OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This lamp was custom made at OA for "The Planter's Bar" at Inter-Island Resorts KAUAI SURF HOTEL on Kalapaki Beach. The resort...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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#1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE A.901 - #1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE A.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).13"x4.5".VG+ with minor wear.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (650.00 + 149.50BP) = 799.50
 
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#1405 "NAUTICAL LAMP" OA TABLE LAMP.902 - #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+ with min...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (270.00 + 62.10BP) = 332.10
 
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#1403 "AKU AKU" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.903 - #1403 "AKU AKU" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) The OA classic. Features the hardwood carved figural base with plated brass hardware, frosted hurricane glass chimney and tapa and brass shade
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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#1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE F.904 - #1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE F.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s)13.5"x4".VG+ with minor wear.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (850.00 + 195.50BP) = 1,045.50
 
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#1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE F.905 - #1401 "THE MAORI" TABLE LAMP BASE - STYLE F.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Same as other #1401 lamps with the addition of a tapa covered brass shade.17"x7".VG+ with minor wear.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (900.00 + 207.00BP) = 1,107.00
 
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TOBY DESIGNS PROTOTYPE SAMPLE CERAMIC LAMP FOR OA.906 - TOBY DESIGNS PROTOTYPE SAMPLE CERAMIC LAMP FOR OA.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Rare prototype collaboration between OA and Toby Tobecksen of TOBY DESIGNS. Ceramic mug design with open eyes and mouth. Oxidized glaze. Becau
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (1,900.00 + 437.00BP) = 2,337.00
 
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#1410 "TIFA DRUM" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP PROTOTYPE.907 - #1410 "TIFA DRUM" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP PROTOTYPE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A true treasure of Poly-Pop collecting. This splendidly carved New Guinea Tifa Drum base was a one-off creation of OA. Although it was photogr
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (2,000.00 + 460.00BP) = 2,460.00
 
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#1412 "TRIPLE MAORI" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.908 - #1412 "TRIPLE MAORI" OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) With brass plated shade.14"x7".VG+ with minor wear.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (850.00 + 195.50BP) = 1,045.50
 
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#1406 "CAPSTAN LAMP" OA TABLE LAMP.909 - #1406 "CAPSTAN LAMP" OA TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Turned hardwood replica of a ships capstan wrapped with jute rope. Brass fittings and a nice copper plated shade.16"x7".VG+ with m...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (500.00 + 115.00BP) = 615.00
 
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HAWAIIAN KU GOD ALI'I - OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.910 - HAWAIIAN KU GOD ALI'I - OA TIKI TABLE LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).15"x7".VG+ with minor wear.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (950.00 + 218.50BP) = 1,168.50
 
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