
Original Spider-Humanoid Sketch by Jean Larry
This is an original pencil or charcoal drawing on paper by artist Jean Larry, featuring a surreal and macabre composition. The central figure is a humanoid entity with pointed ears and large, cat-like eyes, whose neck extends into a multi-legged, spider-like base. The lower section consists of approximately eight articulated legs with pincer-like appendages, suggesting a hybrid or chimera-style creature. The artwork is rendered in grayscale with heavy hatching and shading techniques to create depth and texture on the character's facial features and limbs. Surrounding the main figure are supporting elements, including a spider descending from high on the left and a web on the right, reinforcing the arachnid theme. The sketch is executed on a spiral-bound notebook or sketchbook page, indicated by the perforated edge and metal spiral binding visible on the right side. The artist's signature, 'Jean Larry', is clearly inscribed in the lower right corner in a cursive script. Visible condition traits include yellowing of the paper consistent with age, slight smudging of the graphite/charcoal medium, and minor creasing at the edges. The style suggests a late 20th-century origins, falling into the genres of dark fantasy, outsider art, or surrealist illustration. The craftsmanship is expressive, focusing on anatomical distortion to evoke a sense of unease.
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Estimated Value
$400 - $650
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Category
Fine Art - Original Works on Paper
Appraised On
March 8, 2026
Estimated Value
$400 - $650
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Sketch by Jean Larry
Item Description
This is an original pencil or charcoal drawing on paper by artist Jean Larry, featuring a surreal and macabre composition. The central figure is a humanoid entity with pointed ears and large, cat-like eyes, whose neck extends into a multi-legged, spider-like base. The lower section consists of approximately eight articulated legs with pincer-like appendages, suggesting a hybrid or chimera-style creature. The artwork is rendered in grayscale with heavy hatching and shading techniques to create depth and texture on the character's facial features and limbs. Surrounding the main figure are supporting elements, including a spider descending from high on the left and a web on the right, reinforcing the arachnid theme. The sketch is executed on a spiral-bound notebook or sketchbook page, indicated by the perforated edge and metal spiral binding visible on the right side. The artist's signature, 'Jean Larry', is clearly inscribed in the lower right corner in a cursive script. Visible condition traits include yellowing of the paper consistent with age, slight smudging of the graphite/charcoal medium, and minor creasing at the edges. The style suggests a late 20th-century origins, falling into the genres of dark fantasy, outsider art, or surrealist illustration. The craftsmanship is expressive, focusing on anatomical distortion to evoke a sense of unease.
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