Original Blue Crayon and Graphite Spiral-Bound Sketchbook by Jean Larry

This item is an open, spiral-bound sketchbook featuring expressive figurative and geometric drawings attributed to Jean Larry. The medium appears to be blue wax crayon or colored pencil over graphite, executed on mid-weight white paper. The left page displays a complex, cubist-inspired architectural or crystalline structure rendered with aggressive, layered diagonal hatch marks and dark outlines. The right page shows a horizontal composition of a muscular, stylized male figure holding a flag featuring a star and bar motif, suggestive of American or Texan iconography. The right page prominently features a large, stylized signature reading 'Jean Larry' in a flowing script. Physically, the sketchbook is bound with a traditional metal spiral wire. There is visible smudging of the blue pigment across the surface of both pages, likely due to contact with other pages during the closing of the book. The condition shows light handling wear consistent with use, with slight yellowing of the paper edges suggesting moderate age. The presence of the artist's signature on the interior page acts as a significant primary identifier for this mid-20th-century style work, showcasing a bold, modernist aesthetic and confident draftsmanship.