Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Cleon Peterson Print Index
World On Fire (Sculpture) (First Edition)
Work Summary & Collector Notes
"World On Fire (Sculpture)" is a 2021 matte black resin edition by Cleon Peterson, published by Beyond The Streets in a limited run of 500. Standing 12 inches tall (H 12" x W 6.8" x D 6.7"), it translates Peterson's flat graphic figures into three dimensions, with the artist's signature and edition size printed on the box and his initials and date engraved in Roman numerals beneath.
Collector notes: The saved release record describes: Limited edition of 500. Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering against a documented example of this edition.
Why It Matters
The sculpture extends Peterson's monochrome vocabulary off the wall and into object form, a meaningful step for an artist known primarily for paintings and prints. Published by Beyond The Streets, it carries the imprimatur of a major street-art platform and gives collectors a sculptural entry into one of his most iconic motifs.
Collector Perspective
As a three-dimensional edition of 500 in matte black resin, this offers a different collecting proposition than the prints: a shelf or plinth object rather than a framed work. The engraved initials, Roman-numeral date on the underside, and box-printed signature and edition size provide the authentication details collectors look for in figure editions.
Historical Context
Released in 2021 through Beyond The Streets, the sculpture reflects Peterson's status as a Los Angeles artist known for fearless, psycho-social depictions of human nature and authoritarian forces. It sits alongside his flat "World On Fire" prints of the same period, giving the motif both two- and three-dimensional life.
Documented Release Details
- Object type
- Editioned sculpture / object
- Release date
- 2021
- Release-date note
- Catalog-listed release year from the saved secondary record; primary release-page confirmation remains pending.
- Medium and materials
- Sculpture; catalog dimensions 12 x 6.8 x 6.7 inches.
- Edition details
- The saved release record describes: Limited edition of 500.
- Signature and marks
- Edition-specific signature, numbering, and stamp details were not stated in the saved release record. Verify signing and numbering 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: Read as documented context rather than stated intent: Released in 2021 through Beyond The Streets, the sculpture reflects Peterson's status as a Los Angeles artist known for fearless, psycho-social depictions of human nature and authoritarian forces. This is an interpretive reading of the release context, not a statement of the artist's intent for this specific work. This interpretive note follows the cited artist or publisher context.
Release context: The saved catalog lists 2021 and attributes the edition to Beyond The Streets.
Authentication, Presentation and Provenance
- Original presentation
- The saved release description references: Artist signature and edition size printed on box. Initials and date (in roman numerals) engraved on underside of statue. Confirm any original sleeve, tube, box, or backing board copy by copy.
- 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 Beyond The Streets. 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
Who published the sculpture?
It was published by Beyond The Streets, distinct from Peterson's self-released prints.
What material and size is it?
Matte black resin, standing H 12" x W 6.8" x D 6.7", in a limited edition of 500.
How is it authenticated?
The artist signature and edition size are printed on the box, with the initials and date engraved in Roman numerals on the underside of the statue.
Is this the same as the print?
No. It is a separate three-dimensional resin edition of the World On Fire motif, not a flat screen print.
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