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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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#146 "TIKI" ED CRISSMAN FIGURAL OA POLE TIKI CARVING.931 - #146 "TIKI" ED CRISSMAN FIGURAL OA POLE TIKI CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A signature Ed Crissman tiki from the 1960s. This has been in the OA Luau Rental Dept for decades. Mounted in circular base for stability.59.5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,800.00 + 414.00BP) = 2,214.00
 
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#144 "PROMOTIONAL TIKIS" ED CRISSMAN FIGURAL OA POLE CARVING.932 - #144 "PROMOTIONAL TIKIS" ED CRISSMAN FIGURAL OA POLE CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A one-off Ed Crissman figural tiki. These one-offs were misc designs that fell under the #144 catalog number. Another from the OA rental Dept.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (900.00 + 207.00BP) = 1,107.00
 
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#144 "PROMOTIONAL TIKIS" ED CRISSMAN FIGURAL OA POLE CARVING.933 - #144 "PROMOTIONAL TIKIS" ED CRISSMAN FIGURAL OA POLE CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).39.5"x10".VG+ with typical wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (950.00 + 218.50BP) = 1,168.50
 
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OA KU HAWAIIAN WAR GOD TIKI POST - DON THE BEACHCOMBER-LAS VEGAS.934 - OA KU HAWAIIAN WAR GOD TIKI POST - DON THE BEACHCOMBER-LAS VEGAS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A series of seven figural posts were commissioned by Don the Beachcomber for their Las Vegas venue at the Sahara Casino. LeRoy Schmaltz and Ed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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OA CANNIBAL & VICTIM TIKI POST - DON THE BEACHCOMBER-LAS VEGAS.935 - OA CANNIBAL & VICTIM TIKI POST - DON THE BEACHCOMBER-LAS VEGAS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).FIGURE: 22"x10"x12", POLE: 83".VG+ with typical wear. Left ear point clipped.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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ARMET & DAVIS - GEORGE NAKASHIMA TIKI RAILING POST FOR STEVE CRANE'S "THE LUAU".936 - ARMET & DAVIS - GEORGE NAKASHIMA TIKI RAILING POST FOR STEVE CRANE'S "THE LUAU".
Peekaboo Gallery
(1950s) This famous four sided-two faced "janus" pole (as described by Sven Kirsten) was initially a George Nakashima design for Steve Cra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (3,250.00 + 747.50BP) = 3,997.50
 
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#153 "TAHITIAN TIKI POST" OA EARLY VERSION MASTER PATTERN CARVING.937 - #153 "TAHITIAN TIKI POST" OA EARLY VERSION MASTER PATTERN CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1950s) Here is a treasure. This #153 style post has been a mainstay of the OA catalog since the beginning. Trader Vic's to Kona Kai to Kon Tiki...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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OA MARQUESAN POLE - OA AUTHENTIC FIGURAL TAHITIAN TIKI.938 - OA MARQUESAN POLE - OA AUTHENTIC FIGURAL TAHITIAN TIKI.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) These figures were carved across Tahiti by native craftsmen for use in restaurants and other commercial locations. These in particular were sa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (2,750.00 + 632.50BP) = 3,382.50
 
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ARMET & DAVIS - GEORGE NAKASHIMA KONA KAI "JANUS" TIKI RAILING POST.939 - ARMET & DAVIS - GEORGE NAKASHIMA KONA KAI "JANUS" TIKI RAILING POST.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) George Nakashima design for Armet & Davis's project of the Marriott KONA KAI in Philadelphia. One could argue this was perhaps the m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (2,750.00 + 632.50BP) = 3,382.50
 
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ARMET & DAVIS - GEORGE NAKASHIMA KONA KAI STRUCTURAL BEAM PANEL MASTER PATTERN CARVING - FULL FIGURE940 - ARMET & DAVIS - GEORGE NAKASHIMA KONA KAI STRUCTURAL BEAM PANEL MASTER PATTERN CARVING - FULL FIGURE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) An ingenious design by Nakashima. These interchangeable and stackable panels were used by Armet & Davis to surround the building structu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (4,500.00 + 1,035.00BP) = 5,535.00
 
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#153 "TAHITIAN TIKI POST" OA EARLY VERSION CARVING.941 - #153 "TAHITIAN TIKI POST" OA EARLY VERSION CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This style was changed slightly over the years. Here is an early display sample that was rotated into the OA Luau Rental Dept. Paint scheme is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,700.00 + 340.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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LARGE OA STRUCTURAL TIKI POLE.942 - LARGE OA STRUCTURAL TIKI POLE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A tall load bearing pole with a LeRoy carved tiki at the center. The top has a curved cut where a cross beam pole was connected.97"x9&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for (1,900.00 + 437.00BP) = 2,337.00
 
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OA MARQUESAN POLE - OA AUTHENTIC FIGURAL TAHITIAN TIKI.943 - OA MARQUESAN POLE - OA AUTHENTIC FIGURAL TAHITIAN TIKI.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).86.5"x9".VG+ with typical wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (3,250.00 + 747.50BP) = 3,997.50
 
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#191 "HAWAIIAN TIKI" OA FIBERGLASS SEA & JUNGLE STUDIO RENTAL TIKI by JIMMY CREECH944 - #191 "HAWAIIAN TIKI" OA FIBERGLASS SEA & JUNGLE STUDIO RENTAL TIKI by JIMMY CREECH
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Here's a tiki by OA carver, Jimmy Creech. This is a fiberglass casting and has lighting from within. This was cast from Creech's OA ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (1,900.00 + 437.00BP) = 2,337.00
 
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OA MARQUESAN POLE - OA AUTHENTIC FIGURAL TAHITIAN TIKI.945 - OA MARQUESAN POLE - OA AUTHENTIC FIGURAL TAHITIAN TIKI.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s).80.5"x9".VG+ with typical wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (3,500.00 + 805.00BP) = 4,305.00
 
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#111 "COOK ISLAND FISHERMAN'S GOD" OA TIKI FIGURE.946 - #111 "COOK ISLAND FISHERMAN'S GOD" OA TIKI FIGURE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A spectacular carving of "Oramatua" of Rarotonga, Cook Islands. This pattern number had many variations over the years and for the...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (5,500.00 + 1,265.00BP) = 6,765.00
 
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OA JIMMY CREECH "146 "POLYNESIAN TIKI" MASTER PATTERN CARVING947 - OA JIMMY CREECH "146 "POLYNESIAN TIKI" MASTER PATTERN CARVING
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This is the master pattern carving from which the Sea & Jungle fiberglass casting in Lot 108 was made. Jimmy Creech was a carver for OA ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (4,250.00 + 977.50BP) = 5,227.50
 
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#191 "HAWAIIAN TIKI" OA FIBERGLASS SEA & JUNGLE STUDIO RENTAL TIKI by GARY HEIKKA948 - #191 "HAWAIIAN TIKI" OA FIBERGLASS SEA & JUNGLE STUDIO RENTAL TIKI by GARY HEIKKA
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960) This is the larger fiberglass version of the Gary Heikka tiki, this one elevated on a pedestal. This figure type was used by Sea & Jungle...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (2,750.00 + 632.50BP) = 3,382.50
 
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OA LEROY SCHMALTZ LARGE AUSTRAL ISLAND TIKI.949 - OA LEROY SCHMALTZ LARGE AUSTRAL ISLAND TIKI.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Another large figure by LeRoy Schmaltz. Part of the OA Luau Rental Dept.74"x20"x16".VG+ with typical wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (7,500.00 + 1,500.00BP) = 9,000.00
 
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RICHARD ELLIS KU HAWAIIAN WAR GOD TIKI- DON THE BEACHCOMBER - LAS VEGAS.950 - RICHARD ELLIS KU HAWAIIAN WAR GOD TIKI- DON THE BEACHCOMBER - LAS VEGAS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A massive tiki by famed carver, Richard Ellis, partner to Andres Bumatay on many projects. Ellis was a particularly talented artist and there
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold for (14,000.00 + 2,800.00BP) = 16,800.00
 
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