Sculpture by Noted Cleveland Artist Offered for Sale

Cleveland , Ohio -- 06 February 2012

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Laurel by John Clague

Aspire Auctions, Inc., is offering a mid-twentieth century bronze sculpture by Cleveland area artist John Rodgers Clague. He taught at the Cleveland Institute of Art from 1956 -1971. Clague was awarded the Cleveland Arts Prize in 1967 and participated in many of the May Shows at The Cleveland Museum of Art. He studied with Edris Eckhardt, Walter Sinz, and William McVey for whom he worked as an assistant. This lovely sculpture named “Laurel” was cast at Studio Foundry in Cleveland.

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About Aspire Auctions, Inc.:

Aspire Auctions, Inc. is the largest fine art and antiques auction house in Northern Ohio, predicated on sales results. Headquartered in Cleveland Ohio, Aspire has a second gallery in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, and representation in Atlanta Georgia. Aspire provides certified appraisals, adhering to USPAP standards, and offer free auction estimates daily, either in person at home, in the gallery or via email. The auction gallery is located in the Historic Bloch Building, listed on the National Registry, in a renovated salon with large viewing rooms with natural light. All factions of the business including shipping, website, software, photography, et al, are directly handled by Aspire Staff without any third party involvement. We currently work with museums, individuals, banks, attorneys and trustees to realize the full potential of property through our auction venue.