Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
The Marcher (Sculpture) (White)
Summary
The white variant of Peterson's 2015 glazed porcelain sculpture published by Library Street Collective, standing 12 inches tall on an 8 by 4 inch base. The edition is limited to just 10, making it one of the scarcest objects in the artist's entire catalog. It renders his marching figure motif in three-dimensional glazed porcelain.
Why It Matters
An edition of only 10 places this among the rarest works Peterson has produced. As a sculptural realization of his recurring marcher, it translates a signature flat motif into volume, and the pairing with Library Street Collective gives it both gallery provenance and a place at the top of the artist's object editions.
Collector Perspective
Ten pieces is museum-tier scarcity, and demand for such a run far outstrips availability. Glazed porcelain at 12 inches is fragile and framing-free, so condition and any original documentation are decisive. Gallery provenance through Library Street Collective supports authentication for what is inherently a low-supply, high-competition object.
Historical Context
The marcher recurs across Peterson's work as an emblem of collective movement and force. Rendered in glazed porcelain in 2015 through Library Street Collective, the figure steps off the page into sculptural form, extending his classical, frieze-derived imagery into a tangible object at the scarcest end of his production.
FAQ
How rare is this sculpture?
The edition is limited to just 10, among the scarcest works in Peterson's catalog.
What is it made of?
Glazed porcelain, standing 12 inches tall on an 8 by 4 inch base.
Who published it?
Library Street Collective, the Detroit gallery associated with Peterson's early editions.
Is this a print?
No, it is a three-dimensional glazed porcelain sculpture in the white variant.
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.