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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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#2299 "RATTAN BASKET LIGHT" OA LAMP.831 - #2299 "RATTAN BASKET LIGHT" OA LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) In our opinion, this work of art is the epitome of the Polynesian-Pop decor lighting genre. This modestly titled cone lamp is core OA styling
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (7,850.00 + 1,805.50BP) = 9,655.50
 
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"SEA SHELL LIGHT" OA LAMP832 - "SEA SHELL LIGHT" OA LAMP
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) Smaller shells clad the perimeter of this great lamp with thatched shade and resin bottom.12"x22".VG+ with typical wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (2,750.00 + 632.50BP) = 3,382.50
 
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#2344 "RATTAN FRAME LIGHT" OA LAMP.833 - #2344 "RATTAN FRAME LIGHT" OA LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A similar OA mod-classic to the #2345 lamp. Abaca matting with double rattan cone shade.34"x20".VG+ with typical wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for (1,400.00 + 280.00BP) = 1,680.00
 
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#2388 "TAPA SQUASH SHADE" OA LAMP.834 - #2388 "TAPA SQUASH SHADE" OA LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A six-sided panel lamp with tapa inserts and bamboo trim. A classic OA design.13"x20".VG+ with typical wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (1,800.00 + 360.00BP) = 2,160.00
 
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#2362 "GLASS FLOAT & THATCH LIGHT" OA NETTED RED FLOAT LAMP.835 - #2362 "GLASS FLOAT & THATCH LIGHT" OA NETTED RED FLOAT LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) From the OA warehouse showroom comes this classic 60s fixture. Features cork floats and beads.22"x18".VG+ with typical wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (1,900.00 + 380.00BP) = 2,280.00
 
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SEA & JUNGLE - "POGO HANGING LIGHT" FISH TRAP LAMP.836 - SEA & JUNGLE - "POGO HANGING LIGHT" FISH TRAP LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Perhaps no other lamp embodies the kitsch impressionism of the Poly-Pop movement more than this stunner by Sea & Jungle in Glendale, CA....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (2,750.00 + 632.50BP) = 3,382.50
 
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"PAGO-PAGO" BASKET LAMP.837 - "PAGO-PAGO" BASKET LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A rare, most probably one-off lamp salvaged from the long lost, Pago-Pago in Tucson, AZ. This Tiki textile cloth was a commercial pattern used
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (1,300.00 + 299.00BP) = 1,599.00
 
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#2390 "SAMOAN HUT SHADE" OA LAMP.838 - #2390 "SAMOAN HUT SHADE" OA LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This lamp has been a favorite of the OA catalog since the 60s. A clever design featuring six backlit side panels with miniature bamboo overlay
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (1,300.00 + 299.00BP) = 1,599.00
 
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#2343 "RATTAN FRAME LIGHT" DOUBLE-CONE FISH TRAP OA LAMP.839 - #2343 "RATTAN FRAME LIGHT" DOUBLE-CONE FISH TRAP OA LAMP.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Another OA mod design with a double fish trap shade, clad with rattan ribs, abaca matting backed with fiberglass cloth and an inset glass floa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (4,750.00 + 950.00BP) = 5,700.00
 
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PACIFIC RIM FISH BASKET TRAP .840 - PACIFIC RIM FISH BASKET TRAP .
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) An OA import used for making lamps. These would be lined with a fiber paper or thin fiberglass fabric to diffuse the light. Also used without
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (1,000.00 + 230.00BP) = 1,230.00
 
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