Jean Larry Original Sketchbook and Mixed Media Studies

This item is an open, spiral-bound sketchbook featuring original artwork and studies attributed to Jean Larry. The left-hand page displays a vibrant, abstract composition created with what appears to be oil pastels, crayons, or colored pencils. It features a fan-like central motif in shades of orange and yellow, surrounded by rhythmic, purple-edged cloud-like forms against a lime-green background. The right-hand page contains several graphite and possibly charcoal sketches, including a study of a wine glass or chalice and a bulbous vessel or apple shape. The name 'Jean Larry' is inscribed in cursive on the right page, serving as a signature. The sketchbook itself appears to be a standard rectangular format, approximately 9 to 12 inches in width based on the t-square ruler shown in the image. The paper shows signs of age consistent with a late 20th-century piece, including slight yellowing and soft corners. There is visible smudging on the right page, likely from the transfer of media across pages when the book was closed. The overall craftsmanship suggests a professional or semi-professional level of artistic exploration, characterized by bold color usage on the left and delicate line work on the right.