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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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OA LEROY SCHMALTZ "FISH, TURTLE & FROG" PANEL.1131 - OA LEROY SCHMALTZ "FISH, TURTLE & FROG" PANEL.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1980s) A gorgeous LeRoy original one-off wall panel. Beautiful carved details and unique color scheme.12"x73.75".VG+ with typical wear fr...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (3,500.00 + 805.00BP) = 4,305.00
 
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OA HAWAII KAI RESTAURANT MAIN MAORI WALL PANEL MASTER PATTERN CARVING with SHELL INLAY.1132 - OA HAWAII KAI RESTAURANT MAIN MAORI WALL PANEL MASTER PATTERN CARVING with SHELL INLAY.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This heavily detailed redwood Maori panel was created by OA under commission for the HAWAII KAI Restaurant in New York City. The client requir
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (5,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 6,000.00
 
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OA HAWAII KAI RESTAURANT MAIN MAORI WALL PANEL MASTER PATTERN CARVING.1133 - OA HAWAII KAI RESTAURANT MAIN MAORI WALL PANEL MASTER PATTERN CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This heavily detailed redwood Maori panel was created by OA under commission for the HAWAII KAI Restaurant in New York City. LeRoy carved seve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (2,500.00 + 575.00BP) = 3,075.00
 
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OA LEROY SCHMALTZ LARGE NEW GUINEA WALL PANEL.1134 - OA LEROY SCHMALTZ LARGE NEW GUINEA WALL PANEL.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1980s) A very large LeRoy Schmaltz original New Guinea carved wall panel. Very impressive at almost 7 feet tall. Special freight considerations.80&...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (2,250.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,700.00
 
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BREATHTAKING OA LEROY SCHMALTZ MASSIVE CARVED WALL PANEL.1135 - BREATHTAKING OA LEROY SCHMALTZ MASSIVE CARVED WALL PANEL.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) Here is a very impressive, massive wall panel carved and painted by LeRoy Schmaltz. A series of these were created for a hotel and some extras
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (2,200.00 + 506.00BP) = 2,706.00
 
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OA DOUBLE SIDED DECORATIVE SPEAR PANEL.1136 - OA DOUBLE SIDED DECORATIVE SPEAR PANEL.
Peekaboo Gallery
(2000s) Another LeRoy Schmaltz original panel design. These have been offered by OA in one configuration or another for the past 60 years. Generally,
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (1,400.00 + 322.00BP) = 1,722.00
 
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OA MARQUESAN STYLE POST with SKETCH.1137 - OA MARQUESAN STYLE POST with SKETCH.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1990s) This is a rare LeRoy carved load bearing post created for a restaurant job that never opened. Included is the original design and estimate ske
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,600.00 + 368.00BP) = 1,968.00
 
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WICKER PEACOCK HIGH BACK "QUEEN" STYLE RESTAURANT SAMPLE CHAIR.1138 - WICKER PEACOCK HIGH BACK "QUEEN" STYLE RESTAURANT SAMPLE CHAIR.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) These were a very famous visual element to higher end venues such as Trader Vic's and The Luau in the 1960s and 70s. The design is based...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (750.00 + 172.50BP) = 922.50
 
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WICKER PEACOCK HIGHBACK "KING" THRONE STYLE RESTAURANT SAMPLE CHAIR.1139 - WICKER PEACOCK HIGHBACK "KING" THRONE STYLE RESTAURANT SAMPLE CHAIR.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s)62"x45"x23".VG+ with typical wear from use.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (1,600.00 + 368.00BP) = 1,968.00
 
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MONKEYPOD WOOD RESTAURANT COCKTAIL TABLE WITH BAMBOO BASE.1141 - MONKEYPOD WOOD RESTAURANT COCKTAIL TABLE WITH BAMBOO BASE.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) These monkeypod tables have been a staple of the commercial Polynesian trade since the 1930s. For the most part, these were created by Jerry J
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (700.00 + 161.00BP) = 861.00
 
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