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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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TROBRIAND ISLANDS NEW GUINEA PANEL CONCEPT DESIGN.731 - TROBRIAND ISLANDS NEW GUINEA PANEL CONCEPT DESIGN.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Another "reference" trace design of a carved panel for template purposes. Marker on onion skin. Signed by LeRoy Schmaltz.18"x...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (255.00 + 58.65BP) = 313.65
 
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CONCEPTUAL DESIGN DRAWING FOR OCEANIC ARTS "HELMET SHELL" CARVING FOR COCO PALMS RESORT FURNITURE wi732 - CONCEPTUAL DESIGN DRAWING FOR OCEANIC ARTS "HELMET SHELL" CARVING FOR COCO PALMS RESORT FURNITURE wi
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This drawing and subsequent master pattern carving were made exclusively for The Coco Palms Resort for application to their custom dining room
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (750.00 + 172.50BP) = 922.50
 
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ORIGINAL RESTAURANT ENTRANCE MARQUEE CONCEPT SKETCH.733 - ORIGINAL RESTAURANT ENTRANCE MARQUEE CONCEPT SKETCH.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) A loose pen and ink sketch on vellum by LeRoy Schmaltz for a carved entrance marquee. Features torch capped poles with mounted native shields,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
 
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CARVED POLYNESIAN WALL PANEL CONCEPT DESIGN DRAWINGS.734 - CARVED POLYNESIAN WALL PANEL CONCEPT DESIGN DRAWINGS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Carved "storyboard paintings" were a unique style of LeRoy's. Here are some exploratory sketches for panel inserts. Pen and in...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (187.50 + 43.13BP) = 230.63
 
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VERY LARGE DESIGN DRAWING NEW GUINEA MOULDING DESIGN SET OF TWO (2).735 - VERY LARGE DESIGN DRAWING NEW GUINEA MOULDING DESIGN SET OF TWO (2).
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Large format template drawing. Marker on paper and extra reproduction copy on stat. OA production stamp and signed by LeRoy Schmaltz.11"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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TAHITIAN & MARQUESAN WALL MASK ORIGINAL DESIGN DRAWINGS.736 - TAHITIAN & MARQUESAN WALL MASK ORIGINAL DESIGN DRAWINGS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Exploratory design drawings of four masks. Marker on vellum. Signed by LeRoy Schmaltz.7"x14".VG+ with typical wear.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (925.00 + 212.75BP) = 1,137.75
 
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RESTAURANT COLUMN DESIGN DRAWING SIGNED BY LEROY SCHMALTZ (MASK AND FISH COLUMN).737 - RESTAURANT COLUMN DESIGN DRAWING SIGNED BY LEROY SCHMALTZ (MASK AND FISH COLUMN).
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A design most probably for a structural column surround carving. Pen and ink on vellum with stat print. Signed by LeRoy Schmaltz.Drawing: 11...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
 
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DOBBS HOUSE ANAHEIM, CA - DRAWINGS AND BLUEPRINTS.738 - DOBBS HOUSE ANAHEIM, CA - DRAWINGS AND BLUEPRINTS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1968) Interior and exterior decor design and placement artwork. 10 ink and graphite drawings on vellum and 2 blueprints.Drawings: 18"x24"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (250.00 + 57.50BP) = 307.50
 
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TUR MAI KAI MASTER DESIGN DRAWINGS SET OF THREE (3).739 - TUR MAI KAI MASTER DESIGN DRAWINGS SET OF THREE (3).
Peekaboo Gallery
(1969) Exterior, interior and overhead plot views of the elaborate, TUR MAI KAI in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Graphite on vellum. Initialed by LeRoy Schmalt
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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TUR MAI KAI MASTER DESIGN DRAWINGS SET OF THREE (3).740 - TUR MAI KAI MASTER DESIGN DRAWINGS SET OF THREE (3).
Peekaboo Gallery
(1969) More original drawings of decor of the TUR MAI KAI in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Graphite on vellum. Initialed by LeRoy Schmaltz in the data key.24...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (125.00 + 28.75BP) = 153.75
 
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TUR MAI KAI CONCEPTUAL DESIGN DRAWINGS SET OF FOUR (4).741 - TUR MAI KAI CONCEPTUAL DESIGN DRAWINGS SET OF FOUR (4).
Peekaboo Gallery
(1969) A mixed group of color exploratory renderings of various interior rooms of the TUR MAI KAI. One of which includes a very similar Moai Fireplace
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (400.00 + 92.00BP) = 492.00
 
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TUR MAI KAI CONCEPTUAL DESIGN DRAWING.742 - TUR MAI KAI CONCEPTUAL DESIGN DRAWING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1969) A impressive and colorful concept rendering of a foyer area with hanging outrigger and wall carvings. Pen and marker on vellum. OA production s
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (550.00 + 126.50BP) = 676.50
 
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SET OF FOUR (4) DEL WEBB'S SAHARA/PARK TAHOE POLYNESIAN RESTAURANT BLUEPRINT PLANS.743 - SET OF FOUR (4) DEL WEBB'S SAHARA/PARK TAHOE POLYNESIAN RESTAURANT BLUEPRINT PLANS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1978) Nice set of blueprint plans and entrance rendering print of Del Webb's Sahara.1: 24"x36", 3: 30"x42".VG+ with typical...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (150.00 + 34.50BP) = 184.50
 
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PLAZA INN "POLYNESIAN RESTAURANT" KANSAS CITY - ORIGINAL SET (23) OF DESIGN SKETCHES AND PRINTS.744 - PLAZA INN "POLYNESIAN RESTAURANT" KANSAS CITY - ORIGINAL SET (23) OF DESIGN SKETCHES AND PRINTS.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1966) A historical set of plans from the ultra-mod Plaza Inn Polynesian restaurant in Kansas City. Blueprints of plans and dimensional renderings wit
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (850.00 + 195.50BP) = 1,045.50
 
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SET OF NINETEEN (19) BLUEPRINT PLANS FOR DON THE BEACHCOMBER - SAN JOSE, CA.745 - SET OF NINETEEN (19) BLUEPRINT PLANS FOR DON THE BEACHCOMBER - SAN JOSE, CA.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1973) In the 1970s, Don the Beachcomber Corporation was pumping millions of dollars into upgrade and location expansions with the hope of triggering
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (550.00 + 126.50BP) = 676.50
 
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DON THE BEACHCOMBERS SAN DIEGO - SET OF BLUEPRINT PLANS (9).746 - DON THE BEACHCOMBERS SAN DIEGO - SET OF BLUEPRINT PLANS (9).
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970) Another ornate Don the Beachcomber build out, this time in San Diego. The blueprint plans here utilize decor elements from the OA catalog and a
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (850.00 + 195.50BP) = 1,045.50
 
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SET OF TWO (2) PLANS FOR DON THE BEACHCOMBER HONOLULU (DINING AREAS AND CORRIDORS)747 - SET OF TWO (2) PLANS FOR DON THE BEACHCOMBER HONOLULU (DINING AREAS AND CORRIDORS)
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970) More interiors, this time of the Honolulu location.24"x36" each.VG+ with typical wear and creasing.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (450.00 + 103.50BP) = 553.50
 
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#219 "MAORI TIKI FIGURE" - HISTORIC MAORI TIKI OA MASTER PATTERN CARVING.748 - #219 "MAORI TIKI FIGURE" - HISTORIC MAORI TIKI OA MASTER PATTERN CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(1950s) This Maori tiki figure has been a staple of the OA catalog since its inception as Schmaltz-Van Oosting. OA offered a large format version of t
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (1,900.00 + 437.00BP) = 2,337.00
 
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#232 "TIKI DOOR PULL" - NEW GUINEA ANCESTRAL FIGURE MASTER PATTERN CARVING.749 - #232 "TIKI DOOR PULL" - NEW GUINEA ANCESTRAL FIGURE MASTER PATTERN CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(Early 1960s) A handsome figural master pattern carving, this style mainly used as door pulls. Spindle chocks present.11.75"x3".VG+ with t...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (525.00 + 120.75BP) = 645.75
 
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#233 "TIKI DOOR PULL" - NEW GUINEA ANCESTRAL FIGURE MASTER PATTERN CARVING.750 - #233 "TIKI DOOR PULL" - NEW GUINEA ANCESTRAL FIGURE MASTER PATTERN CARVING.
Peekaboo Gallery
(Early 1960s)11.5"x2.75".VG+ with typical wear.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (475.00 + 109.25BP) = 584.25
 
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