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Balance Of Power II (Red)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Balance Of Power II (Red) is a 2026 redrawn edition of Peterson's 2015 Balance Of Power print, hand-pulled in black and red at 38 x 18 inches on 290gsm Arches Rag paper with deckled edges. Issued as a rare edition of just 30, each impression is signed and numbered, revisiting a decade-old composition in two new colorways.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: "Thank you, sir… may I have another?" For over a decade, you asked. I finally listened. BALANCE OF POWER II is a redrawn edition of the 2015 print—now in two new color ways:. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Prefaced by the artist's own words — "For over a decade, you asked. I finally listened" — this is a rare instance of Peterson returning to and redrawing an earlier work by popular demand. The wide 38-inch format and the loaded title make it one of his most explicit meditations on domination and the asymmetry of power between figures.
Collector Perspective
A redrawn edition of a sought-after 2015 print, limited to 30 and printed on premium Arches Rag, gives this real collector weight. The artist-confirmed signing and numbering, larger format, and heritage of the original composition combine for strong desirability. Verify the black-and-red colorway, numbering out of 30, and the long deckled edges.
Historical Context
The original Balance Of Power (2015) belongs to Peterson's earlier catalog of stark power dynamics. Its 2026 redrawn return reflects both sustained demand for his classic imagery and the artist's willingness to revisit signature works, updating them with new colorways while preserving the confrontational tableau of dominance.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2026
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Screen Print; catalog dimensions 18 x 38 inches; "Thank you, sir… may I have another?" For over a decade, you asked. I finally listened. BALANCE OF POWER II is a redrawn edition of the 2015 print—now in two new color ways:; Hand-pulled 38 x 18" black and red screen print. Printed on 290gsm Arches Rag paper with deckled edges. Rare Edition of 30. Each print is signed and numbered.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: "Thank you, sir… may I have another?" For over a decade, you asked. I finally listened. BALANCE OF POWER II is a redrawn edition of the 2015 print—now in two new color ways:.
- Signature and marks
- The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Documented History and Meaning
History note: This page treats Cleon Peterson's broader career as background context, not proof that this specific edition belongs to any single exhibition or event. Release-level facts here come from a saved secondary catalog record.
Meaning / interpretation: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: The original Balance Of Power (2015) belongs to Peterson's earlier catalog of stark power dynamics. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2026 and attributes the edition to Cleon Peterson (Self Released).
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- Original packaging or presentation was not documented in the release sources reviewed.
- Authentication note
- Compare the support, dimensions, edition number, and signature against a documented example of this edition. Gauntlet Gallery does not authenticate works purchased from third parties.
- Provenance note
- Edition origin is attributed in the saved record to Cleon Peterson (Self Released). That does not establish the ownership history of an individual copy: retain the original invoice, reseller or gallery paperwork, labels, correspondence, and condition photographs.
Sources and Verification
Verification status: Secondary catalog snapshot; artist-level context added
- Saved release record — Art Collectorz · secondary catalog snapshot · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Starting record for title, year, edition, dimensions, medium, and release description. Primary confirmation against the original release page remains pending.
- Cleon Peterson — official site — Cleon Peterson studio · primary artist source · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Official artist site; career context, not an individual-edition record.
- Cleon Peterson — Wikipedia · reference encyclopedia · Accessed 2026-07-13 · General artist-level biographical and career reference.
- Cleon Peterson (Q124215748) — Wikidata · reference knowledge base · Accessed 2026-07-13 · Structured identifier used for the artist across catalog metadata.
FAQ
How does this relate to the 2015 print?
It is a redrawn edition of Peterson's 2015 Balance Of Power composition, reissued in 2026 in two new colorways after more than a decade of collector demand.
Is it signed and numbered?
Yes, the artist states that each print in the edition of 30 is signed and numbered.
What paper is used?
This edition is printed on 290gsm Arches Rag paper with deckled edges, distinct from the Coventry Rag used on several of his other 2026 releases.
How rare is this edition?
The edition is limited to 30 impressions, described by the artist as a rare edition, making it one of the scarcer 2026 releases.
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