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Judgement (Black & Gold)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
Judgement (Black & Gold) , 2014, is a monumental hand-pulled screen print assembled from nine 24.25-inch panels into a 72.75 x 72.75-inch whole, printed on 270gsm Colorplan black paper in a signed and numbered edition of just 10. Self-released, it is among the largest and most ambitious prints in Peterson's catalog.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: limited edition of 10. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
A nine-panel, six-foot-square print in an edition of 10 is an exceptional undertaking, closer to a wall installation than a conventional print. The gold-on-black Colorplan construction and the theme of judgment give it gravity and scale unmatched by his standard editions. This is a landmark object rather than a routine release.
Collector Perspective
Scale and rarity make this a trophy piece: at 72.75 inches square across nine panels with only 10 sets produced, it demands significant wall space and careful framing or mounting of the component sheets. The gold-on-black palette maximizes drama. Collectors should verify all nine panels are present and that the set is signed and numbered as a whole.
Historical Context
Self-released in 2014, Judgement predates several of Peterson's better-known single-sheet editions and shows his ambition at monumental scale. The theme of judgment—of reckoning and condemnation—fits squarely within his lifelong exploration of power, morality, and violence, here staged at architectural size on premium Colorplan stock.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2014
- 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 72.75 x 72.75 inches; Hand pulled screen print; Nine 24.25 x 24.25” pieces printed on 270gsm Colorplan black paper.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: limited edition of 10.
- 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: Self-released in 2014, Judgement predates several of Peterson's better-known single-sheet editions and shows his ambition at monumental scale. 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 2014 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 is the print constructed?
It comprises nine 24.25-inch panels that combine into a single 72.75-inch square image.
What is the edition size?
Only 10 complete sets were produced, each signed and numbered.
What paper and colors are used?
270gsm Colorplan black paper printed with gold, a black-and-gold scheme.
What should buyers verify?
That all nine panels are present and the set is signed and numbered as a whole.
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