Bob Peak Decorative Art

American, 1927-1992

Bob Peak - Robert M. Peak (May 30, 1927 – August 1, 1992) was an American llustrator. Known for his developments in the design of the modern film poster His artwork has been on the cover of Time magazine, TV Guide, and Sports Illustrated. He also illustrated advertisements Bob Peak was born in Denver, and grew up in Wichita. From an early age that he wanted to be a commercial illustrator. After serving in the military during the Korean War, Peak transferred to the Art Center College of Design. In 1953, Peak moved to NYC and went on to appear in major advertising and national magazines. Peak in 1961 to design the poster images for the film West Side Story. My Fair Lady and Camelot. Peak's style would become familiar to fans of science fiction films when he created the poster art for the futuristic film Rollerball (1975), which was followed by the first five Star Trek films, Superman (1978), Excalibur (1981), Derek Flint films, Apocalypse Now (1979), The Spy Who Loved Me and other James Bond concepts.[3] By the 1980s, only the film poster artist Drew Struzan was in as much demand by film directors In 2011, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented the "Bob Peak: Creating the Modern Movie Poster" Peak taught in his own college and later at Art Students League of New York, Pratt Institute and Famous Artists School. Illustrations Fate of a Man, movie poster 1959 West Side Story, movie poster , 1961 The Leopard, movie poster 1963 My Fair Lady, movie poster 1964 The Cincinnati Kid, movie poster 1965 The Liquidator, movie poster 1965 Lord Jim, movie poster 1965 Kaleidoscope, movie poster 1966 Modesty Blaise, movie poster 1966 Our Man Flint, movie poster 1966 Camelot, movie poster 1967 In Like Flint, movie poster 1967 Thoroughly Modern Millie, movie poster 1967 The Wanderer, movie poster 1967 For Love of Ivy, movie poster 1968 A Dream of Kings, movie poster 1969 Funny Girl, movie poster 1969 Lions Love (... and Lies), movie poster1969 The Secret of Santa Vittoria, movie poster , 1969 There Was a Crooked Man..., movie poster 1970 Cesar & Rosalie, movie poster 1972 The Great Waltz, movie poster , 1972 Mame, movie poster 1974 The Voyage, movie poster 1974 The Yakuza, movie poster 1974 Rollerball, movie poster 1975 That's Entertainment, Part II, movie poster 1975 The Missouri Breaks, movie poster 1976 Equus, movie poster 1977 Islands in the Stream, movie poster 1977 The Spy Who Loved Me, movie poster 1977 Every Which Way But Loose, movie poster 1978 Superman, movie poster 1978 The Wiz, movie poster 1978 Hair, movie poster 1979 Apocalypse Now, movie poster 1979 In 1961, Peak was named Artist of the Year by the Graphic Artists Guild New York chapter. He won eight Awards of Excellence and four gold medals from Society of Illustrators. In 1977, the Society of Illustrators inducted him to its Hall of Fame. The Hollywood Reporter presented him the 1992 Key Art Award, now known as the Clio Entertainment Awards.

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Enter the Dragon 1973 US 1 Sheet Film Movie Poster, Bob Peak

$2,218

Enter the Dragon 1973 US 1 Sheet Film Movie Poster, Bob Peak

By Bob Peak

Located in Bath, Somerset

Fantastic design by Bob Peak features on this original US 1 Sheet film poster for seminal Bruce Lee martial arts flick Enter the Dragon. This original vintage movie poster has been ...

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20th Century American Bob Peak Decorative Art

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Linen, Paper

'My Fair Lady' 1964 US 1 Sheet Film Poster, Peak

$1,433

'My Fair Lady' 1964 US 1 Sheet Film Poster, Peak

By Bob Peak

Located in Bath, Somerset

Featuring the much celebrated artwork by Bob Peak, the US vintage 1 sheet for the movie 'My Fair Lady', starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison, is certainly very charming indeed. ...

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20th Century American Bob Peak Decorative Art

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Linen, Paper

"Pulp Fiction" Original US Advance Style Film Poster

$546

H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

"Pulp Fiction" Original US Advance Style Film Poster

Located in London, GB

Original US advance style film poster for Quentin Tarantino Classic, 1994 cult thriller.

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1990s American Bob Peak Decorative Art

'I Married A Monster From Outer Space' Original US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1958

$764Sale Price|30% Off

H 41.25 in W 27 in D 0.01 in

'I Married A Monster From Outer Space' Original US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1958

Located in Devon, GB

With a kitschy schlock-horror title and eye-catchingly vibrant artwork featuring a young bride dramatically recoiling in horror at the alien shadow lurking behind her, B movie sci-fi doesn't get much better than this! Released in black and white by Paramount as a double feature with 'The Blob,' 'I Married A...

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1950s American Post-Modern Vintage Bob Peak Decorative Art

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Paper, Linen

'Marihuana' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1930s

$6,825

H 41.5 in W 27.88 in D 0.1 in

'Marihuana' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1930s

Located in Devon, GB

Claiming to be a "Daring Drug Expose!", this early exploitation film evaded strict censorship of its lurid content ("Weird Orgies, Wild Parties, Unleashed Passions!") by claiming to ...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bob Peak Decorative Art

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Paper

1973 Enter the Dragon Original Vintage Poster

$1,733

H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

1973 Enter the Dragon Original Vintage Poster

By Bob Peak

Located in Winchester, GB

Widely considered one of, if not the greatest martial arts films of all time. Enter the Dragon is a 1973 martial arts film produced by and starring Bruce Lee. The film, which co-star...

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1970s Vintage Bob Peak Decorative Art

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Paper

Original 1982 Large Cinema Movie Poster Blazing Saddles Mel Brooks Film

$887

H 33 in W 43.25 in D 0.75 in

Original 1982 Large Cinema Movie Poster Blazing Saddles Mel Brooks Film

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

An original British quad movie poster from 1982 featuring the double billing of Blazing Saddles (1974) and History of the World Part I (1981). Both films directed by Mel Brooks...

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20th Century British Post-Modern Bob Peak Decorative Art

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Acrylic, Paper

"Bambi" US Movie Poster

$409

H 36 in W 14 in D 0.1 in

"Bambi" US Movie Poster

Located in London, GB

Original US movie poster for Walt Disney's 1942 Classic Animation. This poster was designed and used for the 1957 rerelease of the film. This piece is ...

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1950s American Vintage Bob Peak Decorative Art

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Paper

Steve McQueen 'Bullitt' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1968

$2,730

H 41 in W 27.63 in D 0.01 in

Steve McQueen 'Bullitt' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1968

Located in Devon, GB

In one of his most famous roles at the pinnacle of his career, Steve McQueen is the essence of cool as tough cop Frank Bullitt in this action-packed 1968 crime thriller, featuring on...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bob Peak Decorative Art

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Paper, Linen

Edgar Allen Poe's "Murders in the Rue Morgue" 1971 Original Horror Movie Poster

$115

H 41 in W 27 in D 0.01 in

Edgar Allen Poe's "Murders in the Rue Morgue" 1971 Original Horror Movie Poster

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Original vintage movie poster "Murders in the Rue Morgue" 1971 starring Jason Robards, Christine Kaufmann, Herbert Lom, Michael Dunn and Adolfo Celi in E...

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Late 20th Century American Bob Peak Decorative Art

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Paper

Star Wars 'Return of the Jedi' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1983

$1,092

H 41 in W 27 in D 0.01 in

Star Wars 'Return of the Jedi' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1983

By Tim Reamer

Located in Devon, GB

Tim Reamer's simple and effective poster design for the final instalment of George Lucas' original Star Wars trilogy has become emblematic of the entire saga, with its glowing lights...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Bob Peak Decorative Art

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Paper

"Flirtation" Original US Film Poster

$2,047

H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

"Flirtation" Original US Film Poster

Located in London, GB

Original US film poster for the 1934 Musical Romance. This saucy poster showing a naked Jeanette Loff just snuck in before the Hays Code (mora...

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1930s American Vintage Bob Peak Decorative Art

"That Was Rock" Original Vintage Theatrical One-Sheet Movie Poster Mick Jagger

$95

H 41 in W 27 in D 0.01 in

"That Was Rock" Original Vintage Theatrical One-Sheet Movie Poster Mick Jagger

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

An original vintage theatrical folded one-sheet movie poster. Measures 27" x 41" [69 x 104 cm]) Pictured on the poster, Mick Jagger, Diana Ross, Chuck Berry and James Brown. That Was Rock...

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Late 20th Century American Bob Peak Decorative Art

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Paper

"The Footloose Heiress" Original US Movie Poster

$511

H 11 in W 7 in D 0.1 in

"The Footloose Heiress" Original US Movie Poster

Located in London, GB

Original US movie poster for 1937 comedy romance The Footloose Heiress directed by William Clemens and starring Craig Reynolds, Ann Sheridan and Anne Nagel. This size poster is known...

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1930s American Vintage Bob Peak Decorative Art

Previously Available Items

Enter the Dragon 1973 US 1 Sheet Film Movie Poster, Bob Peak

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H 41 in W 27.25 in D 0.2 in

Enter the Dragon 1973 US 1 Sheet Film Movie Poster, Bob Peak

By Bob Peak

Located in Bath, Somerset

Fantastic design by Bob Peak features on this original US 1 Sheet film poster for seminal Bruce Lee martial arts flick Enter the Dragon. This original vintage movie poster has bee...

Category

20th Century American Bob Peak Decorative Art

Materials

Linen, Paper

My Fair Lady Original Us Film Poster, Bob Peak, 1964

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H 28.75 in W 43.5 in D 0.2 in

My Fair Lady Original Us Film Poster, Bob Peak, 1964

By Bob Peak

Located in Bath, Somerset

Featuring the much celebrated artwork by Bob Peak, the US vintage 1 sheet for the movie My Fair Lady, starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison, is certainly very charming indeed. ...

Category

20th Century American Bob Peak Decorative Art

Materials

Linen, Paper

Bob Peak decorative art for sale on 1stDibs.

Bob Peak decorative art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Bob Peak decorative art, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative art by Harris Strong, Raymond Wendell, and Curtis Jeré. Prices for Bob Peak decorative art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,354 and can go as high as $2,018, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,686.