Cleon Peterson

American · b. 1973 · Painter

Cleon Peterson is an American contemporary artist based in Los Angeles. His paintings and murals are characterized by stylized human figures engaged in scenes of violence and… (Wikipedia)

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36auction results2019–2026years recorded86%sold (31)$813Sign up free to seemedian price

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Record prices

  1. Cleon Peterson, The Nightcrawler, 2015, oil on canvasThe NightcrawlerPhillips · HK$350,000≈ $45,161≈ £35,697≈ €39,817Sign up to see
  2. Cleon Peterson, Deceive You – Red, 2019, oil on canvasDeceive You – RedPhillips · HK$275,000≈ $35,134≈ £27,293≈ €31,917Sign up to see
  3. Cleon Peterson, Flesh of the Wicked, 2015, acrylic on canvasFlesh of the WickedPhillips · £8,820≈ $11,635≈ €10,287Sign up to see

Cleon Peterson’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 36 auction results for Cleon Peterson between 2019 and 2026, of which 31 sold (86%). Recorded sale prices range from $252Sign up free to see to $45.2kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $45.2kSign up free to see for The Nightcrawler at Phillips in July 2020. The most common medium is screenprints (14 lots). Most results come from Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (25), Phillips (8) and Rago Auctions (1).

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  1. Cleon Peterson, Untitled, 2017, acrylic on canvas
    Untitled, 2017
    Acrylic · Canvas
    60 h x 36 w in (152 x 91 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 119
    $5,054≈ £3,815≈ €4,451Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  2. Cleon Peterson, There Is a Law, 2019, acrylic on canvas
    There Is a Law, 2019
    Acrylic · Canvas
    122 x 91.3 cm. (48 x 35 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 355
    HK$25,800≈ $3,289≈ £2,478≈ €2,883Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. HK$30,000–50,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Cleon Peterson, Two works from The Passions suite, 2009, screenprint in colors
    Two works from The Passions suite, 2009
    Screenprint
    16¼ h x 16¼ w in (41 x 41 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 229
    $704≈ £525≈ €609Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Cleon Peterson, Untitled, 2017, acrylic on canvas
    Untitled, 2017
    Acrylic · Canvas
    26¼ h x 26 w in (67 x 66 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 102
    $6,350≈ £4,759≈ €5,417Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  5. Cleon Peterson, On the Shady Side of the Street (Yellow on Black), 2021, screenprint in colors
    On the Shady Side of the Street (Yellow on Black), 2021
    Screenprint
    20¾ h x 14¼ w in (53 x 36 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 285
    $262≈ £207≈ €249Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Cleon Peterson, Paint the Town (White)
    Paint the Town (White)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 286
  7. Cleon Peterson, Paint the Town (Black)
    Paint the Town (Black)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 148
  8. Cleon Peterson, The Practice of Masters 7, 2013, acrylic and spray paint on wood panel
    The Practice of Masters 7, 2013
    Acrylic · Panel
    12 h x 12 w x 1 d in (30 x 30 x 3 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 120
    $5,292≈ £4,057≈ €4,804Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  9. Cleon Peterson, World on Fire
    World on Fire
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 268
  10. Cleon Peterson, Pissers (Black), 2018, screenprint in colors on Coventry Rag
    Pissers (Black), 2018
    Screenprint
    23¾ h x 17 w in (60 x 43 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 269
    $252≈ £191≈ €227Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗

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Cleon Peterson: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Cleon Peterson at auction?

$45,161Sign up free to see, for The Nightcrawler at Phillips (July 2020) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Cleon Peterson?

The median sale price is $813Sign up free to see across 27 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Cleon Peterson have sold at auction?

31 of 36 recorded lots sold between 2019 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Cleon Peterson?

Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Phillips and Rago Auctions account for the most recorded results. Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Phillips · Rago Auctions

Cleon Peterson signature

9 catalogued lots by Cleon Peterson record a signature line. The most common placement is on the reverse (100% of lots that state a placement). Most often: signed and dated.

Placement

  • on the reverse8

Form

  • signed and dated9
  • Signed and dated ‘Cleon 19’ on the reverse — There Is a Law, Phillips, Sep 23, 2026
  • Signed and dated "Cleon Peterson 18" on the reverse — Compromise, Phillips, Jul 17, 2024
  • Signed and dated 'Cleon 18' on the reverse — Rule of Law, Phillips, Apr 23, 2024

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About Cleon Peterson

Cleon Peterson is an American contemporary artist based in Los Angeles. His paintings and murals are characterized by stylized human figures engaged in scenes of violence and conflict, and frequently address themes of power, domination and social disorder.

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