Untitled Portrait Sketch by Jean Larry

This item is an original, untitled charcoal or heavy graphite drawing on paper, attributed to artist Jean Larry. The artwork is featured within an open spiral-bound sketchbook, shown in a horizontal orientation. The sketch depicts a stylized, expressive portrait of a male figure with prominent eyes and wavy hair, wearing a collared shirt. The drawing style is curvilinear and gestural, showing a distinct mid-20th-century influence. The signature 'Jean Larry' appears vertically positioned beside the portrait. The paper is an off-white or cream-toned stock with visible signs of aging, including yellowing and slight foxing on the right-hand page. The spiral binding is intact, though the paper shows slight creasing near the center margin. There are faint traces of bleed-through or ghosting from previous or subsequent pages, visible on the right side. The overall condition is fair to good, with the artwork remaining bold and legible despite the natural patination of the vintage paper. The sketchbook format suggests a personal study or a preparatory work, adding to its unique value as an intimate look into the artist's process.