NC FOLK ART FIGURAL, BILLY RAY HUSSEYSouthernFolk art pottery figural by Billy Ray Hussey having a polychrome glaze and depicting an African American male strumming a banjo atop a catfish. Signed "BH XX" to base. 6 1/2"...
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(2) BILLY RAY HUSSEY STYLE FOLK ARTSCULPTURES 19th/20th c., mating ram and ewe, and animal roasting on a spit, glazed earthenware, no markings or signature observed, 7"h x 8.5"w x 2.5"d and 5.25"h x 9"w x 2"d...
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, FACEJUG 1980s, earthenware featuring double rear arched handles, Mountain Man with yellow slip hair and protruding tongue, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, STONEWARESPANIEL Modeled seated on a slim platform base, orange peel surface, carved and incised detail, cobalt applied to the eyes and chain, inscribed on the bottom, "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SURPRISEDFACE JUG Brown and yellow slip earthenware face, carved and applied features, twisted hair beard, belted handle, inscribed on the underside...
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SADFACE JUG Mid-1980s, red-brown glazed earthenware with pulled and applied features, large bushy yellow slip eyebrows beneath furrowed brows, inscribed on the underside "Owens...
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY WORRIEDFACE JUG Late 1980s, salt glazed with applied leaves flanking a creased forehead, applied carved clay beard, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, STANDINGLION 1986, clear glazed earthenware with curly brown glazed clay mane, inscribed on the underside "BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, REDHEADED LION 1980s, clear glazed earthenware with reddish curly clay mane, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATEDSPANIEL Glossy brown glazed earthenware, realistic features, carved fur and chain collar, raised on a small platform, incised on the underside, "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, STANDINGLION 1980s, clear glazed earthenware with brown curly clay, unusual slant-eyed expression,
inscribed on the underside "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATEDLION Clear glazed earthenware with brown curly mane, seated on a shaped platform base, inscribed on the underside "BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, LIONWITH TURNED HEAD 1986, clear earthenware with reddish curly clay mane, sideways glancing position and turned tail, inscribed on the underside "BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATEDSPANIEL 1980s, dark brown glazed earthenware dog with carved fur, incised chain and collar, raised on a flat oval base, inscribed on the underside, "BH" (done at Owens')....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, LIONEarly wood-firing at Billy's own shop,1987, modeled in a recumbent position with very dark curly clay mane, oval platform base, inscribed on the underside "BH 4"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATEDSPANIEL 1980s, dark brown glazed earthenware molded in the manner of 19th century Staffordshire mantel ornaments, inscribed on the underside, "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATEDSPANIEL Early 1990s, after the favored 19th century mantel dog produced in Staffordshire, clear (buff) glazed earthenware, inscribed on the underside "BH 4"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, BEGGINGDOG Early 1990s, clear (buff) glazed earthenware, Staffordshire style Spaniel on his haunches seeking a treat, inscribed on the underside "BH 4"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATEDCAT An earthenware figure with a very dark brown glaze, this favored pet features a heart upon its chest, raised upon a shaped platform with chain-link edge design....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, MANSLEEPING Salt-glazed stoneware, having pinched and applied features, cobalt accents, curly clay beard, open mouth through to interior, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATEDLION Early tall earthenware piece with a 'friendly' expression, molded and fired while Hussey worked at Boyd Owens' shop, inscribed on the bottom, "BH Owens"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, RED-HEADLION Early 1980s, modeled gazing upwards as if contemplating a tidbit, raised on an oval base, inscribed on the bottom "BH Owens"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATEDDOG 1986, earthenware Spaniel with carved hair, chain-link collar, oval platform base, white slip glaze, inscribed on the underside "BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, TALLDOUBLE FACE JUG Tooled neck, arched strap handles, each side of the earthenware jug depicts surprise in the features, furrowed brows, open mouths, glass runs enliven the brown...
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY LARGELION One of the few large lions made during Billy's early days, somewhat elongated body, reddish-brown curly clay mane, smiling countenance, underside impressed "Owens BH"....
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FOLK ART FACE JUG, BILLY RAY HUSSEY(BENNETT, NC, B. 1955) Salt glazed with heavy salt spotting, unusual narrowed eyes , open mouth reveals clay teeth, inscribed on the underside "BH 61"....
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FOLK ART FIGURAL COMPOSITION, BILLYRAY HUSSEY (BENNETT, NC, B. 1955) STAND UP TO THE BULLY Polychrome glazed earthenware, Red Riding Hood and The Wolf, inscribed on the underside with title and "BH 35"....
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SMILING FACE JUG, BILLY RAY HUSSEY (BENNETT,NC, B. 1955) SOUTHERN FOLK POTTERY COLLECTORS SOCIETY Clear orange glazed earthenware with applied and inscribed facial detail as well as cobalt accented combed hair, inscribed...
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FOLK ART SMILING LION, BILLY RAY HUSSEY(BENNETT, NC, B. 1955) Clear lead glazed earthenware with applied slip, curly clay mane and pom-pom, two rows of teeth left unglazed, inscribed on the underside, "BH 54"...
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FOLK ART LION, BILLY RAY HUSSEY (BENNETT,NC, B. 1955) Clear lead glazed earthenware liberally decorated with manganese creating a striking contrast, white slip highlights the beast's fangs, inscribed on the underside...
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FOLK ART DOG WITH BASKET, BILLY RAYHUSSEY (BENNETT, NC, B. 1955) Clear earthenware glazed with polychrome slip, the proud dog sits upright, a basket of fruit in its mouth, enscribed on the underside, "BH 65."...
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BILLY RAY HUSSEY (BENNETT, NC, B. 1955),LION FIGURINE Having an attractive mottled glaze with slanted green eyes, inscribed toothy grin, dark curly clay mane and pom-pom, signed on the underside "BH 30". The Hussey...
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BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH COUNTY,NC, B. 1955), FACE JUG Earthenware, produced for the Southern Folk Pottery Collector's Society, 27 of 50, the sleepy visage, highlighted in yellow slip, features a female...
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CHARLES LISK (VALE, NC, B. 1952) ANDBILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH COUNTY, NC, B. 1955) Two-side face jug, having double handles, composed of alkaline glazed stoneware, each side presents a different toothy grinning...
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BILLY RAY HUSSEY (NC), IMPRESSIVE FOLKART POTTERY ALLIGATOR High gloss glazed earthenware, modeled standing with erect tail and wide open mouth displaying rows of sharp white teeth, impressed 'scales' decorate...
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Folk art pottery lion, marked on base"Owens BH", possibly Vernon Owens and Billy Ray Hussey, height 4-3/8 in. Excellent condition. Private Collection....
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