THE OCEANIC ARTS: VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION AUCTION

(1970s).13.75"x8.75".VG+.

(1970s).12.25"x8.5".VG+.

(1960s) Set of 7 B&W exterior and interior photographs.3.5"x5".VG+.

(1960s) B&W exterior and interior photos on contact sheet.8"x10".VG+.

(1960s) Color interior shot of this amazing build out by OA and Vince Buono. Affixed Oceanic Arts production decal.8"x10".VG+.

(1990s) A print made for the OA showroom of the 20-foot Maori Tiki at the entrance carved by Ed Crissman. Framed.17.25"x13.25" overall fra...

(1960s) This outstanding color photo features one of the most gorgeous build outs of a Polynesian restaurant interiors by Oceanic Arts. A professional

(1960s) .15.75"x19.5".VG+ with light fading and edgewear.

(1970) Exploratory sketches by LeRoy Schmaltz for Welton Becket and Associates. These designs were for Polynesian basket lamps to be installed at The

(1960s) Sketches by LeRoy Schmaltz of basket and shell lamps. All three feature OA production stamps and are signed by LeRoy Schmaltz.20"x12&qu...

(1970) The famous OA POLYNESIAN LIGHTING Catalog! Filled with stunning images showcasing the breadth of OA's talent in this arena. 24 pages plus...

(1960s) A purely mod OA design, melding LeRoy's love of both primitive themes with modern design.27"x19".VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) A green plastic fishing float with tapa accents and a palapa topped shade.23"x12".VG+.

(1960s) A variation of the #2309 lamp. The general style of the basket lamps were consistent, although the basket weave itself did vary over time due

(1960s) A very rare OA warehouse showroom sample table reading lamp with shade. Features an OA Marquesan figure as the central base.20"x7"...

(1960s) A spectacular OA design from the mid-1960s. This particular lamp was purchased back from The Pago-Pago in Arizona and used as an OA warehouse

(1960s) This purely OA-style rattan lamp was available in two sizes.28"x17.5".VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) OA has prided itself on offering the finest available imported Tahitian Fish Traps from their original supplier since 1960. These finely craft

(1960s) Another OA perennial offering and one of their best sellers. This is the all white shell version with trimmed thatch shade and tapa fiberglass

(1960s) Large scallop shells encircle this stunning lamp, giving off a soothing warm glow. This configuration with the shells facing upwards. The next

(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

(1970s) Smaller shells clad the perimeter of this great lamp with thatched shade and resin bottom.12"x22".VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) A similar OA mod-classic to the #2345 lamp. Abaca matting with double rattan cone shade.34"x20".VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) A six-sided panel lamp with tapa inserts and bamboo trim. A classic OA design.13"x20".VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) From the OA warehouse showroom comes this classic 60s fixture. Features cork floats and beads.22"x18".VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) Perhaps no other lamp embodies the kitsch impressionism of the Poly-Pop movement more than this stunner by Sea & Jungle in Glendale, CA....

(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

(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

(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

(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

(1960s) A novel LeRoy created miniature Tapa-clad native hut with thatched roof and fiberglass panels for light emission.17"x25"x25"....

(1960s) OA double hat shade shell lamp. An older pattern, long discontinued.22"x18".VG+ with typical wear.

(1970s) A variation on the traditional OA Pele Hut Lamp. White fiber cloth panels fronted with knotted bamboo for a contrast lighting effect.21"...

(1960s) Not electrified.24"x29"VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) Not electrified.9"x18"VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) A very rare OA warehouse showroom sample table reading lamp with shade. Features an OA Moai figure as the central base. TOTAL WITH SHADE: 33...

(1960s).6" diameter.VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s).15" diameter.VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) A classic OA lamp design. These were big sellers in the 1960s and almost none exist now. This has been the OA warehouse showroom sample for de

(1960s) Small puffer fish mounted in a authentic shark jaw which is dried and cured. An arrestingly handsome lamp.9"x12".VG+ with typical ...

(1960s) This very large blue glass float is in netting and lit from within. This was salvaged from the famous THE LUAU location in Beverly Hills, CA.1

(1960s) A Maori panel carving master pattern (not the uncarved portion at the top). Used for rather fancy door push plates. Inset abalone shell eyes.

(1956) One of the earliest carvings by LeRoy Schmaltz upon commission by Cargoes by Carter. Again, another early piece first used at Disneyland and Th

(1960s) A stunning carving by LeRoy Schmaltz, most probably in the early 1960s. This figural wall panel showcases the height of OA's quality in ...

(1960s) One of the highlights of the OA collection: A large and impressive piece, carved by LeRoy Schmaltz. This is the master pattern carving for a p

(1960s) A small KU Hawaiian War God master pattern carving by LeRoy Schmaltz. Spindle chocks present14"x6".VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) A beautiful replica of a figure encountered by Bob and LeRoy on The Big Trip in New Guinea. This figure was also offered by OA as a 5-foot tal

(1960s) A staple of the OA catalog. This nicely carved figure was also offered stacked as a post. Slight separation of the joined wood seam.18"...

(1960s) Certainly another highlight of the OA collection. This large format Maori Tiki figure stands out as a jewel of the catalog. These were expensi

(1960s) One of the iconic OA carvings of the past 60 years. This type was made initially for figural decor and their early 1960s side table reading la

(1960s) This carving could be considered the second graphic logo of Oceanic Arts. In fact, when OA and Tiki Diablo (Danny Gallardo) created the 50th A

(1960s) An OA showroom display wall sample. Polychromed by LeRoy Schmaltz.36"x12".VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) An OA showroom display wall sample. Polychromed by LeRoy Schmaltz.36"x12".VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) An OA showroom display wall sample. Polychromed by LeRoy Schmaltz.30"x10".VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) An OA showroom display wall sample. Polychromed by LeRoy Schmaltz.24.25"x12".VG+ with typical wear.

(2000s) An OA specialty since its inception. LeRoy began customizing replica native cannibal posts such as this for Disneyland in 1956. These are in c

(2000s).27"x8".VG+ with typical wear.

(1990s).22"x7.75"x7.25".VG+

(1950s) This is the 17.5" version of this classic mask from Schmaltz-Van Oosting. Spindle chocks present. Lovely patina.20"x8".VG+ wi...

(1960s) Spindle chocks present.22"x11.5"VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) This early carving is another that has long been out of rotation in the OA catalog. Beautifully carved with a highly detailed tribal geometric

(1960s) A large, impressive design carved by LeRoy Schmaltz.31"x11.75".VG+ with typical wear.

(1950s) Here is another early design carved by Bob Van Oosting during the early period when he was contributing art to the OA catalog. This finely det

(2000s) A fine LeRoy carving of this OA classic. The first catalog version of this was very large at almost 6-feet tall. This version is 4-feet tall.4

(1950s) From the era of The Big Green Barn comes this New Guinea Mask master carving by LeRoy Schmaltz. This is the impressive, largest variation of t

(1950s) Another early product initiated by Bob and LeRoy's fulfillment of the Cargoes by Carter catalog. This #429 mask was made later in a much...

(1960s) These fanciful mask/shield carvings were made by LeRoy in his spare time. (If you can believe he had any!) LeRoy would occasionally come up wi

(1950s) A very early Schmaltz-Van Oosting carving. There were two size variants of this carving. This is the largest version and has been out of rotat

(1960s) An old OA pattern not in use for decades. Nice patina. Spindle chocks present.31"x 8".VG+ with typical wear.

(2000s) A nicely polychromed wall carving with jute tassels. Signed on back by LES aka LeRoy Schmaltz.37"x18".VG+ with typical wear.

(1960s) A cartoony native shield comprised of wood and painted matting. Marked "Luau Party Rentals - Oceanic Arts - Whittier, CA" on the b...

(2000s) A LeRoy carved and painted wall panel of the famous OA logo tiki. Signed in ink and carved on the back by LeRoy Schmaltz.24"x10.5"...

(2000s) A LeRoy carved and painted wall panel of KU, the Hawaiian War God Tiki. Signed in ink and carved on the back by LeRoy Schmaltz.48"x17.5...

(1970s) These figural advertisements were created by United Airlines in the early 1970s for promotional use at airports and travel agencies.27"...

(1970s).26"x10x8".VG+ with typical wear.

(1970s).31"x9.5"x8.5".GOOD - Damaged top and repaired break bottom of feather headdresses.

(1970s) Two 25.6 oz bottles from the company's 1970s product line. Mai Tai bottle empty.11.25" tall each.VG with minor wear.

(1970s) Point of sale poster to be displayed at liquor and grocery stores where the Beachcomber products were distributed. In bamboo frame as displaye

(1970s).12"x15".VG with minor wear.

(1970s) A rare promotional booklet featuring holding by the Don The Beachcomber Company which includes images and info in the new Marina Del Rey Don...

(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

(1970s) A rare promotional poster advertising Kodak Film and Hawaii. Here a lovely wahine poses next to one LeRoy's Tahitian-type figural carvin...

(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...

(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

(1960s).15"x7".VG+ with minor wear.

(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+...

(1960s) This is an example of the custom "graphic coordination" OA would perform for specific decor jobs. This style was then offered in t...

(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...

(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...

(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...

(1960s).13"x4.5".VG+ with minor wear.

(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...

(1960s) The OA classic. Features the hardwood carved figural base with plated brass hardware, frosted hurricane glass chimney and tapa and brass shade

(1960s)13.5"x4".VG+ with minor wear.

(1960s) Same as other #1401 lamps with the addition of a tapa covered brass shade.17"x7".VG+ with minor wear.

(1960s) Rare prototype collaboration between OA and Toby Tobecksen of TOBY DESIGNS. Ceramic mug design with open eyes and mouth. Oxidized glaze. Becau

(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

(1960s) With brass plated shade.14"x7".VG+ with minor wear.

(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...

(1960s).15"x7".VG+ with minor wear.