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Balance Of Power Sculpture
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Balance Of Power" (2016) is a white-glazed porcelain sculpture produced by Case Studyo in an edition of 25 plus 4 APs, measuring 16 cm tall by 30 cm wide. A follow-up to the sold-out "Destroying the Weak," it renders two anonymous, indistinguishable aggressors locked in an unresolved struggle, translating Peterson's flat graphic violence into three dimensions.
Collector notes: Edition of 25 plus 4 artist's proofs according to the saved release record. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
This is a rare object edition rather than a print, and its tiny run of 25 plus 4 APs makes it one of the scarcer works in Peterson's output. Produced by Belgian editions house Case Studyo and following a sold-out predecessor, it carries strong pedigree and a conceptual twist: no victim, no victor, only perpetual conflict.
Collector Perspective
Sculptural editions this small are inherently harder to acquire than prints, and Case Studyo's production quality and packaging add to the appeal. Condition of the glazed porcelain, being fragile, is paramount for collectors.
Historical Context
Peterson's collaboration with Case Studyo brought his two-dimensional iconography of dominance into physical form. "Balance of Power" deliberately inverts the earlier "Destroying the Weak" narrative: rather than a clear victor and victim, it depicts two identical aggressors in a stalemate, distilling his broader thesis that power struggles are cyclical and without resolution.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned sculpture / object
- Release date
- 2016
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Sculpture | Ceramic; catalog dimensions 16 x 30 cm; Screen printed wood box and signed and numbered certificate by Cleon Peterson.
- Edition details
- Edition of 25 plus 4 artist's proofs according to the saved release record.
- 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: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2016 and attributes the edition to Case Studyo.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- The saved release description references: Screen printed wood box and signed and numbered certificate by Cleon Peterson. Confirm any original sleeve, tube, box, or backing board copy by copy.
- 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 Case Studyo. 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 is this different from a print?
It is a three-dimensional white-glazed porcelain sculpture produced by Case Studyo, not a work on paper, sized 16 cm tall and 30 cm wide.
What is the edition size?
The edition is limited to 25 pieces plus 4 artist's proofs, making it one of the scarcer works in Peterson's catalog.
What accompanies the sculpture?
It comes with a screen-printed wood box and a certificate signed and numbered by Cleon Peterson; both should be present for a complete example.
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