Clarence John Laughlin ( 1905 - 1985 ) was an American painter. Clarence John Laughlin s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1554 USD for The window of shrouds in 2003 to 15000 USD for 'SPECTRE OF COCA-COLA' in 2014 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.