THE OCEANIC ARTS: VINTAGE TIKI COLLECTION AUCTION

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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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TIKI-TATSUYA TIKI MUG with SWIZZLE STICK451 - TIKI-TATSUYA TIKI MUG with SWIZZLE STICK
Peekaboo Gallery
(2000s) MUNKTIKI IMPORTS - Designed by ROSS6"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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SHIPWRECK TIKI LOUNGE BURNING MAN TIKI MUG - GREEN GLAZE452 - SHIPWRECK TIKI LOUNGE BURNING MAN TIKI MUG - GREEN GLAZE
Peekaboo Gallery
(2010) CRAZY AL EVANS8.5"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (145.00 + 33.35BP) = 178.35
 
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TIKI ISLAND EXPO 2018 TIKI MUG453 - TIKI ISLAND EXPO 2018 TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2018) TIKI GUY STUDIO - Edition of 726.75"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (175.00 + 40.25BP) = 215.25
 
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ALOHA WJ MUG454 - ALOHA WJ MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2003) TIKI FARM8.75"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00 + 27.60BP) = 147.60
 
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SET OF TWO (2) SOLOMONS ISLAND TIKI MUGS - YELLOW & GREEN EDITIONS455 - SET OF TWO (2) SOLOMONS ISLAND TIKI MUGS - YELLOW & GREEN EDITIONS
Peekaboo Gallery
(2006) TIKI FARM - Designed by BOSKO & SQUID7"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (275.00 + 63.25BP) = 338.25
 
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THE EXOTICA MUG BY GECKO456 - THE EXOTICA MUG BY GECKO
Peekaboo Gallery
(2004) TIKI FARM - #290 of 300 - Comes with signed edition card by Gecko9"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (205.00 + 47.15BP) = 252.15
 
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THE TIKI GOD OF HAPPINESS CERAMIC WALL PLAQUE457 - THE TIKI GOD OF HAPPINESS CERAMIC WALL PLAQUE
Peekaboo Gallery
(2002) RICK STRATTON11"x4"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
 
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"ROBERTO LOCO" TIKI MUG458 - "ROBERTO LOCO" TIKI MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2007) NOTCH - #10 of 1008.25"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (210.00 + 48.30BP) = 258.30
 
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TIKI OASIS 12 TIKI MUG - BRONZE EDITION459 - TIKI OASIS 12 TIKI MUG - BRONZE EDITION
Peekaboo Gallery
TIKI FARM - Designed by BOSKO #81 of 3007.5"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00 + 17.25BP) = 92.25
 
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" BRITIKI" MUG460 - " BRITIKI" MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2005) CHEEKYTIKI8.25"VG+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00 + 11.50BP) = 61.50
 
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GO -GO MUG461 - GO -GO MUG
Peekaboo Gallery
(2000s) GOTIKI - #12 of 50 with signed edition card8.5"VG+
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
 
 
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OCEANIC ARTS 1960s MAIN OFFICE SIGN462 - OCEANIC ARTS 1960s MAIN OFFICE SIGN
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) This carved sign was made by OA for use as guest room number plaques used at the Inter-Continental Hotels in Hawaii. One was pulled by Bob Van
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for (2,250.00 + 517.50BP) = 2,767.50
 
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FRAMED OA FRONT DESK WELCOME SIGN463 - FRAMED OA FRONT DESK WELCOME SIGN
Peekaboo Gallery
(2000s) An OA warehouse welcome sign framed in bamboo.25.5"x21.5"VG+ with typical wear
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (2,250.00 + 517.50BP) = 2,767.50
 
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VINTAGE SURFBOARD - OCEANIC ARTS PICTORIAL SIGNAGE464 - VINTAGE SURFBOARD - OCEANIC ARTS PICTORIAL SIGNAGE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1990s) This surfboard is imprinted with the famous image of Bob and LeRoy at the Otra Village in Goroka, New Guinea on The Big Trip. This has hung in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (1,125.00 + 258.75BP) = 1,383.75
 
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POLYNESIAN DECOR - OA SIGN465 - POLYNESIAN DECOR - OA SIGN
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A very clever design by LeRoy Schmaltz where the framing device and the background wood of the sign are carved to create an illusion of overla
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (1,500.00 + 345.00BP) = 1,845.00
 
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"ALOHA NUI LOA" SIGN466 - "ALOHA NUI LOA" SIGN
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) ALOHA NUI LOA sign from the OA Luau Rental Dept. Hawaiian translation to "All my love"11"x66"VG+ with typical wear from ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (1,000.00 + 230.00BP) = 1,230.00
 
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SET OF TWO (2) WAHINE and KANE BATHROOM SIGNS467 - SET OF TWO (2) WAHINE and KANE BATHROOM SIGNS
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Pair of restroom signage from the OA Luau Rental Dept. On chains for hanging.5x21", 5x19"VG+ with typical wear from use
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (650.00 + 149.50BP) = 799.50
 
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"PARADISE" FLOOR SIGN468 - "PARADISE" FLOOR SIGN
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Hand carved sign by LeRoy Schmaltz on custom floor stand.50"x25"x17"VG+ with typical wear from use
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (950.00 + 218.50BP) = 1,168.50
 
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"WELCOME TO OUR LUAU" FLOOR SIGN469 - "WELCOME TO OUR LUAU" FLOOR SIGN
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Another fun sign, this time using cut rattan sections to spell out the words.39.75"x42"x23"VG+ with typical wear from use
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (475.00 + 109.25BP) = 584.25
 
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"ALOHA" FLOOR SIGN470 - "ALOHA" FLOOR SIGN
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Beautifully carved on both sides with lettering on the front.47"x28"x17"VG+ with typical wear from use
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (2,250.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,700.00
 
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"THE BAR" DIRECTIONAL SIGN - DOUBLE SIDED471 - "THE BAR" DIRECTIONAL SIGN - DOUBLE SIDED
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Double sided for uni-directional placement.44.5"x26.5"x20"VG+ with typical wear from use
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (2,250.00 + 517.50BP) = 2,767.50
 
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PACIFIC ISLANDS DESTINATION DIRECTIONAL SIGN472 - PACIFIC ISLANDS DESTINATION DIRECTIONAL SIGN
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) OA was famous for these multi-directional destination distance signs. LeRoy was basing these on signage they encountered on The Big Trip. Very
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (1,000.00 + 230.00BP) = 1,230.00
 
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"HERMAN, THE LUAU GORILLA" MECHANICAL AUTOMATON DISPLAY FIGURE473 - "HERMAN, THE LUAU GORILLA" MECHANICAL AUTOMATON DISPLAY FIGURE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) "Herman" is a beloved member of the OA family. He has greeted thousands of guests to the warehouse showroom over the years. His fi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (2,850.00 + 655.50BP) = 3,505.50
 
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FIBERGLASS LIFE SIZE HULA GIRL FIGURE474 - FIBERGLASS LIFE SIZE HULA GIRL FIGURE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1980s)69"x34"x24"VG+ with typical wear from use
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (1,300.00 + 299.00BP) = 1,599.00
 
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ROYAL KAMEHAMEHA KAHILI - HAWAIIAN ROYAL FEATHER STANDARD DISPLAY POST475 - ROYAL KAMEHAMEHA KAHILI - HAWAIIAN ROYAL FEATHER STANDARD DISPLAY POST
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) From the OA Luau Rental Dept. Fragile. Will breakdown for shipping.79"x11"x18"VG+ with typical wear from use
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (325.00 + 74.75BP) = 399.75
 
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HAWAII/ FIJI DOUBLE SIDED PICTORIAL PANEL476 - HAWAII/ FIJI DOUBLE SIDED PICTORIAL PANEL
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) A gorgeous example of LeRoy Schmaltz's "carved paintings." The next three lots are of these decorative themed panels with one ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (800.00 + 184.00BP) = 984.00
 
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SOUTH SEAS/SAMOA DOUBLE SIDED PICTORIAL PANEL477 - SOUTH SEAS/SAMOA DOUBLE SIDED PICTORIAL PANEL
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s)76"x24.5"VG+ with typical wear from use
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (600.00 + 138.00BP) = 738.00
 
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AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND DOUBLE SIDED PICTORIAL PANEL478 - AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND DOUBLE SIDED PICTORIAL PANEL
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s)77"x28"VG+ with typical wear from use
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (700.00 + 161.00BP) = 861.00
 
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CEREMONIAL POST - NATIVE SPEAR479 - CEREMONIAL POST - NATIVE SPEAR
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) A LeRoy carved decorative spear head in custom stand.93"x8"VG+ with typical wear from use
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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CEREMONIAL POST - MELANESIAN MASK STYLE480 - CEREMONIAL POST - MELANESIAN MASK STYLE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s)72"x14"VG+ with typical wear from use
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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CEREMONIAL POST - REALISTIC HUMAN SKULL481 - CEREMONIAL POST - REALISTIC HUMAN SKULL
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) LeRoy polychromed skull post with lighting on base.71"x6"VG+ with typical wear from use
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (1,000.00 + 230.00BP) = 1,230.00
 
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CEREMONIAL POST - MELANESIAN MASK STYLE482 - CEREMONIAL POST - MELANESIAN MASK STYLE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s)80"x14"VG+ with typical wear from use
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (850.00 + 170.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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CEREMONIAL POST - NATIVE SPEAR483 - CEREMONIAL POST - NATIVE SPEAR
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s)93"x6"VG+ with typical wear from use
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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CEREMONIAL POST - MELANESIAN MASK STYLE484 - CEREMONIAL POST - MELANESIAN MASK STYLE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s)82"x12"VG+ with typical wear from use
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (850.00 + 170.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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CEREMONIAL POST - CARICATURED HUMAN SKULL485 - CEREMONIAL POST - CARICATURED HUMAN SKULL
Peekaboo Gallery
(1980s)77" tall - head 12"x7.5"x8"VG+ with typical wear from use
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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CEREMONIAL POST - MELANESIAN MASK STYLE486 - CEREMONIAL POST - MELANESIAN MASK STYLE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) A double-sided mask post on stand. Similar masks on both sides.78"x15"VG+ with typical wear from use
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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SET of THREE (3) PHOTO OP STANDEES HAND PAINTED BY LEROY SCHMALTZ487 - SET of THREE (3) PHOTO OP STANDEES HAND PAINTED BY LEROY SCHMALTZ
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) A grouping of photo op standees where a luau party guest stands behind the board for a funny portrait. A) A native Hawaiian couple, B) A pirat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (450.00 + 103.50BP) = 553.50
 
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LARGE MARQUESAN TIKI FLAT LUAU DECOR PANEL488 - LARGE MARQUESAN TIKI FLAT LUAU DECOR PANEL
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) A hand carved and painted Marquesan Tiki flat by LeRoy Schmaltz. Comes with custom stand.93"x23"VG+ with typical wear from use
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for (475.00 + 109.25BP) = 584.25
 
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LARGE HAWAIIAN KU TIKI FLAT LUAU DECOR PANEL489 - LARGE HAWAIIAN KU TIKI FLAT LUAU DECOR PANEL
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) A hand carved and painted Hawaiian Ku Tiki flat by LeRoy Schmaltz. Comes with custom stand.88"x24"VG+ with typical wear from use
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for (475.00 + 109.25BP) = 584.25
 
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SEA & JUNGLE FIBERGLASS ROCK WATERFALL WITH PUMP490 - SEA & JUNGLE FIBERGLASS ROCK WATERFALL WITH PUMP
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Sea & Jungle carried this line of nice, compact fiberglass rock waterfalls. Although the internal electric water pump on this is present...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for (1,600.00 + 368.00BP) = 1,968.00
 
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FANTASTIC HAWAIIAN KU SURF LONGBOARD DECOR491 - FANTASTIC HAWAIIAN KU SURF LONGBOARD DECOR
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) Here is an amazing piece of Southern California Tiki: A LeRoy Schmaltz large, dimensional surfing longboard display prop painted with a gorgeo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (2,500.00 + 500.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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CALYPSO STEEL OIL DRUM BEVERAGE COOLER492 - CALYPSO STEEL OIL DRUM BEVERAGE COOLER
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) A LeRoy repurposing of a standard steel oil drum. Here, it has been painted with a bright, fanciful Caribbean calypso theme. Has a plastic tub
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (275.00 + 63.25BP) = 338.25
 
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WICKER MONKEY493 - WICKER MONKEY
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) A novelty wicker monkey with plastic eyes and a wicker loop chain. Any self-respecting tiki bar should have one!25"x9"VG+ with typ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold for (375.00 + 86.25BP) = 461.25
 
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REALISTIC HANGING CHIMPANZEE494 - REALISTIC HANGING CHIMPANZEE
Peekaboo Gallery
(1990s) An impressive hanging chimpanzee figure from the OA catalog.39"x15"x13"VG+ with typical wear from use
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (700.00 + 161.00BP) = 861.00
 
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OA CATALOG DECORATIVE BUNCH OF PLASTIC BANANAS495 - OA CATALOG DECORATIVE BUNCH OF PLASTIC BANANAS
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) Once a staple of the Poly-Pop commercial decor world, these hand fabricated plastic banana bunches are more scarce than one would think. These
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (650.00 + 149.50BP) = 799.50
 
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SET OF THREE (3) OVERSIZED FIBERGLASS SEA LIFE DISPLAY PROPS496 - SET OF THREE (3) OVERSIZED FIBERGLASS SEA LIFE DISPLAY PROPS
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) This set has long been part of the OA Luau Rentals Dept inventory and are exceedingly hard to come by. Includes a Nautilus Shell, Starfish and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold for (425.00 + 97.75BP) = 522.75
 
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AUTHENTIC PROPS FROM ELVIS PRESLEY'S PARADISE HAWAIIAN STYLE (PAIR) by PAUL-MARSHALL497 - AUTHENTIC PROPS FROM ELVIS PRESLEY'S PARADISE HAWAIIAN STYLE (PAIR) by PAUL-MARSHALL
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) OA had a close relationship with the Paul-Marshall Imports organization throughout the years. The name is derived from a hyphen of the two own
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (1,600.00 + 320.00BP) = 1,920.00
 
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OA PLASTIC DECORATIVE PIRATE'S TREASURE CHEST498 - OA PLASTIC DECORATIVE PIRATE'S TREASURE CHEST
Peekaboo Gallery
(1970s) They don't make 'em like this anymore! A truly awesome looking molded pirate's treasure chest. It looks like something out of Di...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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BAMBOO ROYAL PROCESSION THRONE PROP FROM "SAVED BY THE BELL"499 - BAMBOO ROYAL PROCESSION THRONE PROP FROM "SAVED BY THE BELL"
Peekaboo Gallery
(1990s) A prop bamboo throne commissioned by the production of 90s teen TV series, "Saved By The Bell." A substantial prop and special12&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for (475.00 + 109.25BP) = 584.25
 
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SAMOAN LONG OUTRIGGER500 - SAMOAN LONG OUTRIGGER
Peekaboo Gallery
(1960s) An impressive import outrigger. These were highly sought by OA and were a staple of the 1960s catalog offerings. In this case, a showroom samp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (800.00 + 184.00BP) = 984.00
 
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