Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Justice
Summary
A December 2015 two-color lithograph published by 99 Prints, printed on Marinoni presses at roughly 77.5 by 107.5 cm on white BFK Rives 270gsm paper. The edition is limited to 99, numbered at the left corner and pencil-signed by the artist at the right. Its lithographic technique and press pedigree set it apart from Peterson's screen-printed sheets.
Why It Matters
Justice is a genuine lithograph, not a screen print, produced on historic Marinoni presses, which distinguishes it materially and technically from most of Peterson's catalog. The very tight edition of 99 and the large format make it one of the more distinctive and scarce works among his 2015 editions.
Collector Perspective
Lithography on BFK Rives appeals to collectors who value traditional printmaking process alongside contemporary imagery. At 99 impressions the run is small, and the documented press, paper and pencil signature give unusually complete production detail. The large sheet requires careful framing; margins and the pencil signature are key condition points.
Historical Context
Working with 99 Prints in Paris placed Peterson within a European fine-art lithography tradition. The title Justice continues his interrogation of authority and its instruments, here rendered through a slower, plate-based medium that lends the confrontational imagery a paradoxically classical, museum-print character.
FAQ
What technique is this?
A two-color lithograph printed on Marinoni presses, not a screen print.
What paper and size?
White BFK Rives 270gsm at approximately 77.5 by 107.5 cm.
How is it signed?
Numbered at the left corner and pencil-signed by the artist at the right.
What is the edition size?
Limited to 99 impressions, published by 99 Prints.
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.