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THE OCEANIC ARTS: VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION AUCTION

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location2100 Montrose Ave #331, Montrose, California, 91020, United States

Auction Details

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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PAPUA NEW GUINEA ASMAT GREEN STONE AXE HEAD.671 - PAPUA NEW GUINEA ASMAT GREEN STONE AXE HEAD.
Peekaboo Gallery
(Mid-Century) Green speckled stone with rich color, attached to a display plaque.Stone itself: 5"x2".VG+ with typical wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (220.00 + 50.60BP) = 270.60
 
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AFRICAN KENYAN MAASAI HIDE WAR SHIELD.672 - AFRICAN KENYAN MAASAI HIDE WAR SHIELD.
Peekaboo Gallery
(Early 20th Century) Authentic paint decorated shield with bentwood frame, wood handle, animal hide, leather and natural pigments. Well-used, Early 20
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (700.00 + 161.00BP) = 861.00
 
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BALINESE GARUDA CELESTIAL EAGLE WINGED BIRD GOD FIGURE.673 - BALINESE GARUDA CELESTIAL EAGLE WINGED BIRD GOD FIGURE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(Mid-Century) A fine statue figure of the legendary Garuda Bird of Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Garuda was the mount of Vishnu, and is thought of as
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (850.00 + 195.50BP) = 1,045.50
 
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SEATED INCAN STYLE TERRACOTTA MALE FIGURE.674 - SEATED INCAN STYLE TERRACOTTA MALE FIGURE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(Mid-Century?) A terra cotta figure holding his phallus.11.25"x6.5"x6.75".VG+ with typical wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (300.00 + 69.00BP) = 369.00
 
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PAIR (2) OF MEXICAN PASTORELA DRAMA DEVIL MASKS.675 - PAIR (2) OF MEXICAN PASTORELA DRAMA DEVIL MASKS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(Mid-Century) These folk art masks were made by the same hand. They have applied cow horns with relief-carved snakes on the faces which is a character
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold for (450.00 + 103.50BP) = 553.50
 
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HISTORIC BALINESE RANGDA DEMON DANCE ENSEMBLE.676 - HISTORIC BALINESE RANGDA DEMON DANCE ENSEMBLE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(Mid-Century) An absolutely breathtaking artifact from Indonesian island of Bali. The Rangda spirit demon was a witch who ate children in the mytholog
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (1,750.00 + 402.50BP) = 2,152.50
 
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SET OF THREE (3) CONCEPT RENDERINGS OF APARTMENT COMPLEX LEISURE GROUNDS.677 - SET OF THREE (3) CONCEPT RENDERINGS OF APARTMENT COMPLEX LEISURE GROUNDS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(Early 1960s) 3 graphite and conte' sketches on paper by LeRoy Schmaltz.11"x17".VG+ with minor wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (900.00 + 207.00BP) = 1,107.00
 
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NEW GUINEA - ADMIRALTY ISLANDS APARTMENT CARVING CONCEPT DRAWINGS.678 - NEW GUINEA - ADMIRALTY ISLANDS APARTMENT CARVING CONCEPT DRAWINGS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(Early 1960s) Marker on vellum sketches by LeRoy Schmaltz (signed) for landscaping decor figures.9"x12".VG+ with minor wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (220.00 + 50.60BP) = 270.60
 
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BLUEPRINT PLAN FOR "LANIKAI" AKA "KAPU TIKI APARTMENTS" IN ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA.679 - BLUEPRINT PLAN FOR "LANIKAI" AKA "KAPU TIKI APARTMENTS" IN ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1961) A construction used blueprint for Mayer Construction for the Lanikai (working title) KAPU TIKI Apartments, outfitted by OA. Published in Sven...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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EXTERIOR ELEVATION ORIGINAL CONCEPT DRAWING - "KONA" TIKI APARTMENT COMPLEX - NORWALK, CA.680 - EXTERIOR ELEVATION ORIGINAL CONCEPT DRAWING - "KONA" TIKI APARTMENT COMPLEX - NORWALK, CA.
Peekaboo Gallery
(Early 1960s) Graphite and conte' on paper of the main frontage elevation of the "Kona" Tiki Apartments by LeRoy Schmaltz24"x33&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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SET OF TWO (2) BLUEPRINT PLANS FOR "KONA KAI" 40 UNIT TIKI APARTMENT COMPLEX.681 - SET OF TWO (2) BLUEPRINT PLANS FOR "KONA KAI" 40 UNIT TIKI APARTMENT COMPLEX.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1961) A construction used blueprint for The Kona Kai Apartments, outfitted by OA. Pencil notes. Rolled.24"x36".VG+ with minor wear. (Not ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (500.00 + 115.00BP) = 615.00
 
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COMPLEX ENTRANCE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF THE "TAHIA APARTMENTS" BY LEROY SCHMALTZ.682 - COMPLEX ENTRANCE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF THE "TAHIA APARTMENTS" BY LEROY SCHMALTZ.
Peekaboo Gallery
(Early 1960s) Graphite and conte' on paper of the main frontage elevation of the "Tahia Apartments" in Azusa, CA by LeRoy Schmaltz11&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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OCEANIC ARTS TIKI APARTMENT COMPLEX COLUMN DESIGN DRAWING.683 - OCEANIC ARTS TIKI APARTMENT COMPLEX COLUMN DESIGN DRAWING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Marker and conte crayon on paper. Signed by LeRoy Schmaltz.17"x14.25".VG+ with minor wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (600.00 + 138.00BP) = 738.00
 
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BLUEPRINT PLAN FOR TIKI APARTMENT COMPLEX - 4144 PROSPERO DRIVE, WEST COVINA, CA.684 - BLUEPRINT PLAN FOR TIKI APARTMENT COMPLEX - 4144 PROSPERO DRIVE, WEST COVINA, CA.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1963) A blueprint of a an apartment complex frontage rendering with minor ink notes, most probably by LeRoy Schmaltz. Rolled.24"x36".VG w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (550.00 + 126.50BP) = 676.50
 
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OCEANIC ARTS INSTALLATION SITE PHOTOS OF "THE PELE APARTMENTS" in EL MONTE, CA.685 - OCEANIC ARTS INSTALLATION SITE PHOTOS OF "THE PELE APARTMENTS" in EL MONTE, CA.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Set of 4 color photos of various features of the complex grounds and water features.3: 5"x7", 1: 5"x5".VG+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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OCEANIC ARTS JOB INVOICE - SHELTER ISLAND APARTMENTS.686 - OCEANIC ARTS JOB INVOICE - SHELTER ISLAND APARTMENTS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1963) Two (2) invoice receipt sheets dated June and 1963 for materials and artifacts for the Shelter Island Apartments in Arcadia, CA8"x8.5&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (190.00 + 43.70BP) = 233.70
 
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"ESCAPE TO PARADISE - VISIT PELE (GODDESS OF FIRE)" EL MONTE, CA TIKI APARTMENT COMPLEX SALES BROCHU687 - "ESCAPE TO PARADISE - VISIT PELE (GODDESS OF FIRE)" EL MONTE, CA TIKI APARTMENT COMPLEX SALES BROCHU
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A nice fold out sales brochure with a pitch on the wonderful amenities awaiting prospective tenants of The Pele Apartments. Rare.8.5"x6...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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SET OF SIX (6) COLOR BAMBOO INSTALLATION PHOTOS - LOS ANGELES EARLY OA APARTMENT COMPLEX .688 - SET OF SIX (6) COLOR BAMBOO INSTALLATION PHOTOS - LOS ANGELES EARLY OA APARTMENT COMPLEX .
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Rare color views of unique OA apartment grounds bamboo installations.3.5"x5".VG+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (55.00 + 12.65BP) = 67.65
 
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SET OF TWO(2) BLUEPRINTS OF 27 UNIT TIKI APARTMENT COMPLEX - ROSECRANS BLVD, BELLFLOWER CA.689 - SET OF TWO(2) BLUEPRINTS OF 27 UNIT TIKI APARTMENT COMPLEX - ROSECRANS BLVD, BELLFLOWER CA.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1962) Includes an interesting overhead plot plan of the pool area and landscaped pathways which are so signature an element of the Tiki apartment cra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
 
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SET OF TWO (2) BLUEPRINTS OF 36 UNIT TIKI APARTMENT COMPLEX.690 - SET OF TWO (2) BLUEPRINTS OF 36 UNIT TIKI APARTMENT COMPLEX.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1961) Unknown apartment complex front elevation rendering with classic A-frame outrigger entrance.24"x36".VG+ with minor wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (175.00 + 40.25BP) = 215.25
 
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