{"product_id":"leroy-schmaltz-oceanic-arts-hand-carved-tropical-wall-art","title":"LeRoy Schmaltz – Oceanic Arts Hand-Carved Tropical Wall Art","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn extraordinary opportunity for the serious \u003cstrong\u003eTiki, Polynesian Pop, and Oceanic Arts collector\u003c\/strong\u003e. This hand-carved wooden artwork was created by \u003cstrong\u003eLeRoy Schmaltz\u003c\/strong\u003e, legendary co-founder and master carver of the world-famous \u003cstrong\u003eOceanic Arts\u003c\/strong\u003e, and was \u003cstrong\u003epart of the final Oceanic Arts auction\u003c\/strong\u003e—giving this piece a particularly special place in tiki history.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is more than tropical décor. It represents a piece from the closing chapter of \u003cstrong\u003eOceanic Arts\u003c\/strong\u003e, the legendary Southern California operation whose work helped define the look and atmosphere associated with American Polynesian restaurants, bars, resorts, and tiki culture for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe artwork features a dimensional abstract composition with sweeping botanical forms, geometric shapes, and a distinctive circular accent. Its incredible combination of \u003cstrong\u003eorange, rust, red, gold, and earthy brown tones\u003c\/strong\u003e is enhanced by the carved textures, visible wood grain, and beautifully aged patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAdding to its significance is the \u003cstrong\u003eL.E.S. \/ LeRoy E. Schmaltz identification tag\u003c\/strong\u003e, connecting the artwork directly to LeRoy Schmaltz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor collectors, the combination is exceptional: \u003cstrong\u003eLeRoy Schmaltz + Oceanic Arts + provenance from the final Oceanic Arts auction.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a conversation piece with a story and a tangible connection to an important era of American tiki and Polynesian Pop design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27\" Long × 19\" Wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e LeRoy Schmaltz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oceanic Arts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiki \/ Polynesian \/ Tropical \/ Mid-Century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved and framed wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and highly distinctive piece celebrating the craftsmanship of \u003cstrong\u003eLeRoy Schmaltz and the legendary Oceanic Arts legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trader Dave's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48701440327892,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/3670\/2676\/files\/f716bbda-363f-4d9a-b501-ab10e7f5a75a.png?v=1789763348","url":"https:\/\/traderdavesshop.com\/products\/leroy-schmaltz-oceanic-arts-hand-carved-tropical-wall-art","provider":"Trader Dave's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}