Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
Untitled CP
Summary
Untitled CP is a 2010 one-color, hand-pulled screen print from Poster Child Prints, produced in a tight edition of 42 on heavy white cotton paper. At 15 x 22 inches, its single-color treatment strips Peterson's imagery to its most essential form, foregrounding line and silhouette over palette.
Why It Matters
The single-color, hand-pulled approach makes Untitled CP one of the purest distillations of Peterson's graphic language, where the drama lives entirely in contour and negative space. Its very small edition of 42 places it among the scarcest Peterson prints in circulation, appealing to collectors who prize minimal-run works.
Collector Perspective
With only 42 impressions, this is a genuinely rare edition and a compelling piece for a focused Peterson collection. The untitled status and Poster Child Prints imprint mean careful attention to the pencil signature and numbering is essential. Its restrained one-color format also makes condition and paper tone highly visible.
Historical Context
Poster Child Prints operated within the small-edition art-print world where Peterson's early screen work circulated. Produced in 2010, Untitled CP reflects the era's appetite for limited, hand-pulled prints and the artist's willingness to work in stripped-down single-color statements alongside his more elaborate multi-color editions.
FAQ
How small is the edition?
Just 42 impressions, among the smallest Peterson editions in this group.
What is the medium?
A one-color hand-pulled screen print on heavy white cotton paper.
What are the dimensions?
15 x 22 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.