Spiral Bound Sketchbook Appraisal

Jean Larry Original Spiral-Bound Sketchbook

This item is an original spiral-bound artist's sketchbook featuring charcoal or pencil sketches attributed to Jean Larry. The open book displays two pages of art; the left page shows a floral still life featuring a tall, slender vase with fan-like foliage, while the right page consists of an abstract composition with organic, curved shapes and heavy shading. The medium appears to be monochromatic blue or black graphite/charcoal on an off-white paper. A notable feature is the fluid signature 'Jean' on the left page. The sketches exhibit a mid-20th-century stylistic influence with a focus on form and movement. The sketchbook is wire-bound on the top edge (presented horizontally) and shows minor signs of age-related yellowing and slight edge wear. The paper texture appears somewhat coarse, suitable for dry media. Based on the composition and signature, these represent intimate, mid-career studies. A T-square ruler is placed at the bottom for scale, indicating the sketchbook is approximately 11 to 12 inches wide when open. The craftsmanship reflects spontaneous artistic expression rather than polished finality, typical of personal study logs.