Vintage 1946 Art Student Portfolio Lot Jean Merrell 1944 It\'s Fun To Draw Book For Sale

Up for sale is a unique, curated estate lot of mid-century art history ephemera. This collector\'s lot features a vintage 1944 edition of the instructional guide \"It\'s Fun to Draw\" (Edited by Alan D. Bogorad, Knickerbocker Publishing), paired with a large, beautifully preserved student art portfolio archive from October 1946.The loose portfolio sheets belong to a single student, Jean Merrell, and show an incredible look into art education of the post-WWII era. These pieces are highly collectible and look stunning when individually framed for retro or mid-century modern home decor.The Loose Portfolio Collection Includes:

• Two Original 1946 Color Wheels: Hand-painted watercolor/gouache color theory graduation charts on heavy paper. Both are hand-signed by the artist \"Jean Merrell\" and dated October 9, 1946 and October 18, 1946.
• Ink Brush Calligraphy Sheets: Multiple practice sheets focusing on traditional East Asian ink brush strokes and structural characters (including 人, 大, 吉, 口, and others).
• Mid-Century Character and Figure Illustrations: A series of highly stylized black ink illustrations featuring character expressions, figure movements, perspective landscapes, and stylized Asian caricature designs.

Condition Notes:
The 1944 book is complete with expected shelf wear, spine creasing, and minor edge rubbing consistent with its age. The loose 1946 art portfolio sheets feature beautiful, authentic age-toning. Some sheets show minor edge bumps and historic adhesive tape remnants at the top and bottom borders from their original class mounting boards, which adds to their vintage character. Please review all high-resolution photos to see the exact contents and condition details.Shipping Details:
The collection will be packed flat between heavy sheets of protective cardboard to prevent any bending or rolling during transit. Ships quickly with tracking.

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