Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
End Of Days
Summary
A 2012 screen print from Cleon Peterson, produced in an edition of 55 on Coventry 320 GSM 100% cotton rag paper by Seizure Palace and published through Serigraphic Systems Inc. At 40 x 30 cm, End Of Days captures Peterson's signature high-contrast confrontation between predator and prey, rendered in his stark flat-color vocabulary.
Why It Matters
End Of Days sits early in Peterson's transition from underground street work to gallery-recognized printmaking. The apocalyptic title telegraphs the artist's recurring thesis: civilization as a thin veneer over primal violence. The Seizure Palace print pedigree and heavy cotton rag substrate signal a piece made for permanence, not disposability.
Collector Perspective
With only 55 impressions, End Of Days is genuinely scarce among Peterson's earlier editions. Collectors should confirm the signature and numbering in pencil and inspect the Coventry rag for the crisp registration Seizure Palace is known for. As a titled 2012 work, it slots neatly into a chronological Peterson holding.
Historical Context
2012 marked Peterson's ascent within the wider Obey and Los Angeles print ecosystem, where his black-and-white brutalism stood apart from more decorative street-art fare. End Of Days belongs to the body of work that established his reputation for depicting power, cruelty, and social collapse without moralizing captions.
FAQ
How large is the End Of Days edition?
The edition is 55 impressions, printed on Coventry 320 GSM 100% cotton rag paper by Seizure Palace.
Who published End Of Days?
It was published through Serigraphic Systems Inc and printed by Seizure Palace in 2012.
What are the dimensions?
The print measures 40 x 30 cm.
What paper was used?
Coventry 320 GSM 100% cotton rag, an archival substrate chosen for durability and clean registration.
About the Artist
Cleon Peterson (born 1973, Seattle) is an American artist known for stark, high-contrast compositions depicting scenes of violence, power, and social conflict. Working primarily in a limited palette — often black on a single bold ground — he renders chaotic tableaux of figures locked in struggle, exploring themes of authority, brutality, and moral disorder in contemporary society. His graphic, almost hieroglyphic style has appeared in paintings, murals, and a substantial catalogue of signed prints, as well as collaborations spanning fashion and public art. He is based in Los Angeles.
Collecting Cleon Peterson at Gauntlet Gallery
Which Cleon Peterson works should I collect?
His signed, numbered screenprints are the core of the market, prized for their bold duotone impact. Look for clean registration and strong condition. Gauntlet Gallery prioritizes complete, well-preserved impressions with documentation.
How is a Cleon Peterson piece authenticated?
We sell his works with documented provenance and the edition's signature and numbering. Each piece is photographed as-is, including signature and edition details, so you can verify before purchase.
What drives value?
Edition size, image iconicity, color scheme, condition, and provenance drive value. Low-numbered, large-format, and hand-embellished works command the strongest premiums.