Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
The Devourer
Summary
A 2023 limited-edition bronze sculpture produced in partnership with Los Angeles fabricator The Big New, cast in an edition of 10 plus 2 artist's proofs and measuring 11.5 x 17.5 x 9.5 inches. "The Devourer" translates Peterson's two-dimensional themes of power and conflict into a three-dimensional cast bronze object.
Why It Matters
This is a significant departure from Peterson's print practice, moving his imagery into sculpture and one of the most permanent, prestigious of mediums. The tiny edition of 10 with 2 APs, cast at a professional LA metal fabricator, marks it as a rare and ambitious object framed by the artist around Freudian ideas of masculine and feminine subjectivity.
Collector Perspective
With only 10 examples plus 2 artist's proofs, this bronze is by far the scarcest work in the group and occupies a different tier entirely from the editioned prints. As a cast sculpture in a durable, collectible medium made through a premier fabricator, it appeals to collectors seeking a definitive, dimensional Peterson object rather than a work on paper.
Historical Context
Bronze casting is among the oldest and most enduring sculptural traditions, historically reserved for monuments and heroic figures. Peterson subverts that legacy of glorification by casting themes of predation and violence, and his invocation of Freud situates the work within a psychoanalytic reading of power, gender and the drive to consume.
FAQ
What medium is this piece?
A cast bronze sculpture, a departure from Peterson's screen prints.
What is the edition size?
An edition of 10 plus 2 artist's proofs, the smallest run in the group.
Who fabricated it?
The Big New, a Los Angeles contemporary art fabrication and metal foundry.
What are the dimensions?
11.5 x 17.5 x 9.5 inches.
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.