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Collecting Bodies
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Collecting Bodies" (2017) is a screen print published by Galerie Du Jour in a compact edition of 100 at 15 x 20 inches. Smaller and more intimate than Peterson's self-released gold works, it carries his unmistakable vocabulary of stacked and struggling figures into a gallery-published format, its blunt title naming the grim accumulation his imagery so often depicts.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Edition of 100, 15x20 in., 150€. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
Publication by Galerie Du Jour, the Paris gallery associated with Agnès b., sets this print apart from Peterson's self-released catalog and ties it to an established European institution. The tight edition of 100 is among the smaller runs in his print body, giving "Collecting Bodies" a scarcity profile that rewards collectors seeking his gallery-published output.
Collector Perspective
The edition of 100 is notably low, and the Galerie Du Jour imprint adds institutional provenance that appeals to European and print-focused collectors. Its modest 15 x 20-inch scale makes it accessible for framing and display. Buyers should verify signature and numbering conventions for this gallery edition, which may differ from Peterson's self-released prints.
Historical Context
Galerie Du Jour, founded by fashion designer Agnès b. in Paris, has long championed street-rooted and graphic artists, making it a natural publisher for Peterson's confrontational figuration. "Collecting Bodies" reflects his transatlantic exhibition presence in the late 2010s and his recurring theme of dehumanization, rendered here in a gallery-scale edition.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2017
- 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 20 x 15 inches.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Edition of 100, 15x20 in., 150€.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering 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 2017 and attributes the edition to Galerie Du Jour.
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 Galerie Du Jour. 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
Who published "Collecting Bodies"?
It was published by Galerie Du Jour, the Paris gallery associated with designer Agnès b., rather than self-released by the artist.
How small is the edition?
The edition is just 100 impressions, one of the smaller runs among Peterson's prints, at 15 x 20 inches.
How does it differ from his gold-series prints?
It is a gallery-published edition in a smaller format, distinct from the large self-released black-and-gold works on Coventry Rag.
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