THE OCEANIC ARTS: VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION AUCTION

(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.