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Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992) Apocalypse Now, original final movie poster key art, 1979 Watercolor on board 45-1/...

Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992) Apocalypse Now, original final movie poster key art, 1979 Watercolor on board 45-1/...

Auction amount: $300,000

Sold: Nov 15, 2024

Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)

Art

Also known as: Peak, Bob; Bob Peak

Biography:

Bob Peak AKA Robert Peak, Illustrator

Bob Peak was an American illustrator whose artwork has appeared on the covers of Time magazine, TV Guide and Sports Illustrated. He even designed US postage stamps.

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Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Apocalypse Now, original final movie poster key art, 1979
Watercolor on board
45-1/2 x 35-1/2 inches (115.6 x 90.2 cm)
Signed lower right: R Peak

Property From the Roberto Santo Peak Collection

Auction 8175 | Lot: 71065 | Nov 15, 2024

Sold For: $300,000.00
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Apocalypse Now, movie poster illustration, 1979
Mixed media on paper
40 x 30 inches (101.6 x 76.2 cm)
Signed lower center

The illustration was published as the final, published poster for the European release for the film. It was then later published for the trilogy of posters in America.

Auction 8055 | Lot: 71112 | Oct 4, 2021

Sold For: $212,500.00
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Apocalypse Now, comp, circa 1979
Pencil on paper
24 x 18-7/8 inches (61.0 x 47.9 cm) (sheet)
Signed lower left

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 15175 | Lot: 17033 | Mar 10, 2022

Sold For: $37,500.00
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
The Godfather
Mixed media with collage on board
28-1/2 x 24 inches (72.4 x 61.0 cm) (sight)
Signed lower center

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 8069 | Lot: 71004 | Apr 15, 2022

Sold For: $35,000.00
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Apocalypse Now, alternate movie poster design, 1979
Mixed media on canvas
40 x 30 in.
Signed lower right

The IRI Collection

Auction 5390 | Lot: 71050 | Apr 23, 2019

Sold For: $30,000.00
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
The Dark Crystal, movie poster comp, circa 1982
Gouache, and pastel, with collage on board
40 x 32 inches (101.6 x 81.3 cm)
Signed lower center

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 8069 | Lot: 71012 | Apr 15, 2022

Sold For: $17,500.00

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$26,250 or more
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Excalibur, movie poster comp, circa 1981
Gouache and pastel on board
40 x 32 inches (101.6 x 81.3 cm)
Not signed

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 8069 | Lot: 71009 | Apr 15, 2022

Sold For: $17,500.00

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$26,250 or more
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Apocalypse Now, movie poster comp illustration, 1979
Pastel and gouache on paper
40 x 30 inches (101.6 x 76.2 cm)
Signed lower center

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 8069 | Lot: 71008 | Apr 15, 2022

Sold For: $16,250.00

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$24,375 or more
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
James Bond, 007: License Revoked, comp, circa 1989
Pastel, ink, and gouache on paper with collage
25-1/2 x 20-1/2 inches (64.8 x 52.1 cm) (sight)
Initialed lower right

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 15175 | Lot: 17041 | Mar 10, 2022

Sold For: $16,250.00

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$24,375 or more
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Apocalypse Now, movie poster comprehensive/concept art, 1979
Mixed media on paper
24 x 19 inches (61.0 x 48.3 cm) (sheet)
Signed lower left: RPeak

Property From the Roberto Santo Peak Collection

Auction 8175 | Lot: 71066 | Nov 15, 2024

Sold For: $13,750.00
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Apocalypse Now, comp, circa 1979
Pastel and gouache on paper with collage
25 x 19-3/4 inches (63.5 x 50.2 cm) (sight)
Signed lower right

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 15175 | Lot: 17032 | Mar 10, 2022

Sold For: $12,500.00
Robert McGinnis (American, 1926)
A Peak in Darien, paperback cover, 1960
Gouache and watercolor on board
13-1/2 x 12 inches (34.3 x 30.5 cm) (sight)
Signed lower left

Property from the Collection of the Late Mort Walker

This illustration was published as the paperback cover of A Peak in Darien by Roswell G. Ham (Ace Books, 1960).

Auction 8069 | Lot: 71094 | Apr 15, 2022

Sold For: $10,625.00
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Blue Indigo
Mixed media on board
52 x 37 inches (132.1 x 94.0 cm)
Signed lower right

Auction 8137 | Lot: 71026 | Oct 6, 2023

Sold For: $9,375.00

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$14,062 or more
ROBERT PEAK (American, 1927-1992)
Blue Indigo
Mixed media on board
52 x 37 in.
Signed lower right

Auction 5066 | Lot: 78330 | Oct 22, 2011

Sold For: $7,767.50
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Leroy Leadfoot, Sports Illustrated interior illustration (two works), May 28,1973
Mixed media with collage on board
29-1/2 x 20-3/4 inches (74.9 x 52.7 cm) (image, largest)
One signed lower right

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection
(Total: 2 Items)
Auction 8069 | Lot: 71003 | Apr 15, 2022

Sold For: $7,500.00

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$11,250 or more
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Twins
Mixed media on board
40.75 x 60.75 in.
Signed lower right

Auction 5221 | Lot: 71206 | Oct 14, 2015

Sold For: $7,500.00
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Taking Aim, 1983
Watercolor and pastel on paper
23.25 x 36.5 in. (sight)
Signed and dated lower right

Auction 5269 | Lot: 71134 | Oct 12, 2016

Sold For: $6,250.00

Make Offer to Owner
$9,375 or more
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
The Dark Crystal movie poster comp, 1982
Gouache, and pastel, with collage on board
40 x 32 inches (101.6 x 81.3 cm)
Signed lower center

Auction 8161 | Lot: 71135 | Apr 23, 2024

Sold For: $6,250.00
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Equus, comp, circa 1977
Pastel with collage on velvet laid on board
26-1/8 x 20-1/8 inches (66.4 x 51.1 cm) (image)
Signed lower right

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 15175 | Lot: 17034 | Mar 10, 2022

Sold For: $6,000.00
ROBERT WILLIAM WOOD (American, 1889-1979)
Lindbergh Peak, Colorado, 1945
Oil on canvas
25-1/4 x 30 inches (64.1 x 76.2 cm)
Signed and dated lower right: Robert Wood / 45
Titled verso: Lindbergh Peak / Colo

Auction 5094 | Lot: 76030 | May 5, 2012

Sold For: $5,625.00
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
My Fair Lady, comp, circa 1964
Ink and gouache on paper
18-1/2 x 24 inches (47.0 x 61.0 cm) (sheet)
Signed lower center

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 15175 | Lot: 17013 | Mar 10, 2022

Sold For: $5,500.00

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$8,250 or more
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Couple in the City, 1959
Gouache on board
20-1/2 x 20-1/2 inches (52.1 x 52.1 cm)
Signed upper right: Bob Peak

Auction 15236 | Lot: 18261 | Dec 9, 2024

Sold For: $5,250.00
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Jim Thorpe, 1983
Watercolor and pastel on paper
20.25 x 28.25 in. (sight)
Signed and dated lower right

Auction 5269 | Lot: 71130 | Oct 12, 2016

Sold For: $5,250.00

Make Offer to Owner
$7,875 or more
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
City Reflections-Night View, 1978
Watercolor and pastel on paper
38-3/4 x 30-3/4 inches (98.4 x 78.1 cm) (sight)
Signed and dated lower right

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 15175 | Lot: 17039 | Mar 10, 2022

Sold For: $4,500.00
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Lord Jim, comp, circa 1965
Mixed media with collage on board
30 x 40 inches (76.2 x 101.6 cm)
Signed lower right

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 15175 | Lot: 17015 | Mar 10, 2022

Sold For: $4,500.00
ROBERT PEAK (American, 1927-1992)
Pennies from Heaven, preliminary movie poster artwork, circa 1981
Mixed media and paper appliqués on board
34 x 22.25 in.
Not signed

From the Merv Bloch Collection.
Auction 5126 | Lot: 78222 | Apr 11, 2013

Sold For: $4,375.00
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
The Wiz, movie poster comp, circa 1978
Watercolor, gouache, and pastel, with collage on paper laid on board
31-3/4 x 24-1/2 inches (80.6 x 62.2 cm) (image)
Signed lower right

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 8069 | Lot: 71007 | Apr 15, 2022

Sold For: $4,250.00
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
My Fair Lady, movie poster, 1964

Auction 8030 | Lot: 71047 | Apr 30, 2021

Sold For: $4,000.00
ROBERT PEAK (American, 1927-1992)
Excalibur, "Merlin", finished alternative movie poster art, 1981
Pastel and gouache on board
40 x 32 in.
Signed lower right

Auction 5059 | Lot: 78234 | May 4, 2011

Sold For: $3,883.75
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Europe Fly/Drive, Fly/Cruise '73. Trans World Airline Getaway Adventures magazine cover, 1973
Mixed media on board with collage
29 x 39 inches (73.7 x 99.1 cm)
Signed lower right
(Total: 2 Items)
Auction 8161 | Lot: 71436 | Apr 23, 2024

Sold For: $3,750.00

Make Offer to Owner
$5,625 or more
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Mornings at 7:45, 1964
Mixed media on board
24 x 35-1/2 inches (61.0 x 90.2 cm)
Signed lower left: B.Peak

Property From the Roberto Santo Peak Collection

Auction 15236 | Lot: 18262 | Dec 9, 2024

Sold For: $3,750.00
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Hockey
Watercolor and pastel on paper
33.5 x 23.25 in. (sight)
Signed lower right

Auction 5269 | Lot: 71128 | Oct 12, 2016

Sold For: $3,750.00

Make Offer to Owner
$5,625 or more
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Apocalypse Now, movie poster comp, circa 1979
Pencil, charcoal, and gouache on paper
24 x 19 inches (61.0 x 48.3 cm) (sheet)
Signed lower center

Property from the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 8114 | Lot: 71051 | Apr 25, 2023

Sold For: $3,500.00

Make Offer to Owner
$5,250 or more
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Lady in Purple
Acrylic on canvas
52 x 34 inches (132.1 x 86.4 cm)
Signed lower right

Auction 8000 | Lot: 71089 | Apr 24, 2020

Sold For: $3,500.00

Make Offer to Owner
$5,250 or more
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Sings a String of Harold Arlen, Tony Bennett, album cover comp, circa 1960
Acrylic on board
22 x 23-3/4 inches (55.9 x 60.3 cm)
Signed lower center

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 15175 | Lot: 17002 | Mar 10, 2022

Sold For: $3,500.00

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$7,000 or more
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Thrust and Parry, 1983
Watercolor and pastel on paper
23 x 33 in. (sight)
Signed and dated lower right

Auction 5269 | Lot: 71127 | Oct 12, 2016

Sold For: $3,250.00
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
FDNY Firemen
Gouache, ink, and pastel on board
19-5/8 x 25-7/8 inches (49.8 x 65.7 cm) (image)
Signed lower left

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 15175 | Lot: 17006 | Mar 10, 2022

Sold For: $3,250.00

Make Offer to Owner
$5,119 or more
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Marlon Brando, Schafer's Award Theater advertisement
Charcoal on paper
22 x 16 inches (55.9 x 40.6 cm) (sight)
Signed lower center

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 15175 | Lot: 17018 | Mar 10, 2022

Sold For: $3,250.00

Make Offer to Owner
$4,875 or more
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Every Which Way You Can, comp, circa 1980
Mixed media on board with collage
32 x 23 inches (81.3 x 58.4 cm)
Signed lower center

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 15175 | Lot: 17042 | Mar 10, 2022

Sold For: $3,250.00
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Pennies from Heaven, movie poster comp, circa 1981
Gouache and pastel with collage on board
40 x 32 inches (101.6 x 81.3 cm)
Signed center right

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 8069 | Lot: 71010 | Apr 15, 2022

Sold For: $3,125.00

Make Offer to Owner
$4,688 or more
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Flirtations
Mixed media on board
17 x 24 inches
Signed lower left

Auction 8030 | Lot: 71408 | Apr 30, 2021

Sold For: $2,750.00

Make Offer to Owner
$4,125 or more
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Reflections, study
Watercolor and ink on paper
32 x 22 inches (81.3 x 55.9 cm) (sight)
Signed lower right

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 15175 | Lot: 17040 | Mar 10, 2022

Sold For: $2,625.00

Make Offer to Owner
$3,938 or more
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
7-UP advertisement
Acrylic on Masonite
24 x 20 inches (61.0 x 50.8 cm)
Signed lower right

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 15175 | Lot: 17005 | Mar 10, 2022

Sold For: $2,625.00

Make Offer to Owner
$5,250 or more
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Black Stallion, comp, circa 1979
Gouache and pastel on board
39-1/2 x 31-3/8 inches (100.3 x 79.7 cm) (sight)
Signed lower right

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 15175 | Lot: 17035 | Mar 10, 2022

Sold For: $2,500.00
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
Yakuza, comp, circa 1974
Mixed media on paper with collage
27-1/4 x 20-1/2 inches (69.2 x 52.1 cm) (sight)
Signed lower right

From the Robert Santo Peak Collection

Auction 15175 | Lot: 17026 | Mar 10, 2022

Sold For: $2,500.00
Robert Peak (American, 1927-1992)
John Singer Sargent
Mixed media on paper
18-1/2 x 24-3/4 inches (47.0 x 62.9 cm) (sight)
Signed lower left: R.Peak

Auction 8224 | Lot: 71419 | Nov 4, 2025

Sold For: $2,375.00
ROBERT PEAK (American, 1927-1992)
Excalibur, "Merlin", finished alternative movie poster artwork, 1981
Pastel and gouache on board
40 x 32 in.
Signed lower right

Auction 5126 | Lot: 78170 | Apr 11, 2013

Sold For: $2,375.00
Robert William Wood (American, 1889-1979)
Golden Peaks, Oak Creek Canyon
Oil on canvas
18 x 24 inches (45.7 x 61.0 cm)
Signed lower right: Robert Wood
Titled on the reverse: Golden Peaks / Oak Creek Canyon

Auction 15221 | Lot: 47090 | Mar 21, 2024

Sold For: $2,375.00

Make Offer to Owner
$3,562 or more

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