Jean Larry Sketchbook Appraisal

Original Spiral-Bound Sketchbook by Jean Larry

This item is an open, spiral-bound sketchbook featuring two distinct charcoal or graphite drawings by the artist Jean Larry. The left-hand page displays an ethereal, monochromatic sketch of a stylized humanoid figure integrated into a web-like or arboriform structure, evocative of surrealist or abstract expressionist themes. The right-hand page depicts a dense architectural cityscape with jagged, monolithic foreground elements and domed structures in the background, showing a strong focus on light, shadow, and linear perspective. Both sketches are executed on off-white, standard-grade artist paper and are signed in the lower right corners with the distinctive 'Jean Larry' signature in cursive script. The sketchbook uses a metallic spiral binding and appears to be of standard medium format, roughly 9 by 12 inches per page based on the framing. Condition-wise, the pages show slight yellowing consistent with age, minor smudging inherent to the charcoal medium, and light creasing at the corners. There is no evidence of significant foxing, moisture damage, or tearing, though the spiral wire shows slight deformation from use. The style suggests a mid-to-late 20th-century origin, characterized by a raw, expressive hand and high-contrast shading techniques.