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Victory (Gold)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"Victory (Gold)" (2016) is a wide panoramic hand-pulled black-and-gold screen print at 36.5 x 17 inches on 290gsm Coventry Rag with deckled edges, signed and numbered in an edition of 150. The elongated horizontal format lets Peterson stage a friezelike procession of dominance and triumph, the gold ink amplifying the ceremonial cruelty of the scene.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: limited edition of 150. The saved release record describes: signed; numbered. Verify each feature against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The panoramic proportion is one of Peterson's most distinctive presentation choices, directly evoking the horizontal narrative bands of ancient relief and pottery. As a 2016 self-released edition of 150, "Victory" is a mature gold-series work whose unusual shape makes it a coveted display piece for collectors who want a wide statement composition.
Collector Perspective
Horizontal panoramic prints stand out in any collection and command wall space that few editions can match, which supports their desirability. The 36.5-inch width demands careful custom framing. The 150-count edition, clean pencil signature, and undamaged deckled edges on the long sheet are the primary factors a buyer should assess.
Historical Context
Peterson's elongated compositions are among his most direct nods to classical antecedents, where victory processions and battle friezes ran in continuous horizontal bands. Made in 2016, "Victory" applies his gilded palette to the timeless subject of conquest, framing the winner's triumph as just another chapter in an endless cycle of violence.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned screenprint
- Release date
- 2016
- 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 17 x 36.5 inches; 36.5 x 17" hand pulled black and gold screen print; printed on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: limited edition of 150.
- 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: No per-work artist statement is recorded for this edition. Any thematic reading should be treated as interpretation of the imagery, not a documented statement of the artist's intent. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2016 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
What makes "Victory (Gold)" distinctive?
Its wide panoramic format at 36.5 x 17 inches evokes the horizontal narrative bands of ancient friezes, an unusual and coveted shape among Peterson's prints.
What is the edition size?
It is a self-released limited edition of 150, each signed and numbered by Cleon Peterson.
What paper is it printed on?
It is hand-pulled in black and gold on 290gsm Coventry Rag paper with deckled edges.
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