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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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, 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 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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NC POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, INK STAND1985, earthenware ink well flanked by two compartments, white slip glaze with cobalt decoration, raised on four feet, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH"....
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NC POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, COVEREDSTONEWARE JAR 1984, having a high collar with inner rim, applied ear handles flank a cobalt decoration of two exotic birds perched upon a tree, allover orange peel surface,...
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NC POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, PAIR OFCANDLESTICKS Earthenware with aqua glaze, typical Seagrove form, with deep cups and wide bases, inscribed on the underside "BH"....
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EARLY TALL PITCHER, BILLY RAY HUSSEY(NC) Salt glazed stoneware, inscribed on the underside "BH" "Owens"....
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GOAT FIGURAL, BILLY RAY HUSSEY (BENNETT,NC, B. 1955) Clear glazed earthenware, seated goat on a crimp-edged platform inscribed on the bottom "BH 5"....
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JANUS FACE JUG, BILLY RAY HUSSEY (BENNETT,NC, B. 1955) THE GOOD WITH THE BAD Clear yellow glazed earthenware with two faces, a mournful face with cobalt tears and a smiling one, inscribed on the underside "BH XXIII"...
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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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EARLY BILLY RAY HUSSEY (BENNETT, NC,B. 1955), LAMB FIGURAL Polychrome glazed earthenware, a full bodied lamb stands against a tall flower basket, both raised on a circular flat plinth, marked on the underside,...
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BILLY RAY HUSSEY (BENNETT, NC, B. 1955),BEAR FIGURAL Glazed earthenware, the bear is modeled leaning over a hollow stump, its coat incised to resemble fur, raised on a flat circular base, the underside of which...
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BILLY RAY HUSSEY (BENNETT, NC, B. 1955),MONKEY FIGURAL Clear orange lead glazed earthenware with a darker glaze for definition, the monkey sits on a stump holding a "XXX" bottle, inscribed on the underside of the...
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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), VASE AND CANDLESTICKS Earthenware, yellow gaze with cobalt splashes, the vase in the Oriental translation Han form, (9 1/4 in.) inscribed "BH 49". The candlesticks...
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BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH COUNTY, NC,B.1955), TWO JUGS Salt glazed with (4) inscribed bands each brushed with cobalt, one gallon and pint size, each inscribed on the underside "BH 52"....
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TWO NC POTTERY REBECCA PITCHERS, SIGNEDLarge earthenware example by Joe Owen (Moore County, 1910-1986) variegated blue with green runs, decorative band at the upper shoulder, stamped on the underside "JOE OWEN";...
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BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH COUNTY, NC,B. 1955), ALL TIED UP Polychrome glazed earthenware of a man, obviously distressed, hands and ankles wrapped by snakes, titled and signed on the underside "BH 54"....
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BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH COUNTY, NC,B. 1955), TWO FIGURES OF BOYS "Those Days" polychrome glazed earthenware, the boy, seated upon an open cookie jar, is depicted chewing a cookie, milk in hand, inscribed on...
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BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH COUNTY, NC,B. 1955), TWO ANIMAL SCULPTURES Earthenware, both modeled seated upon a stump, the bear holds a honey pot and dips with its paw, inscribed on the underside "Life is so Sweet"...
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BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH COUNTY, NC,B. 1955), JUGS, JAM AND CROCKS Polychrome glazed earthenware of smiling gent seated upon an open pot, cradling a vase with others displayed at his feet, titled and signed...
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BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH COUNTY, NC,B. 1955), STRAWBERRY PICKER Polychrome glazed earthenware, a boy and his animal friends are seated on a circular base enjoying strawberries, signed and titled on the underside...
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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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BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH COUNTY, NC,B.1955), SMILING FACE JUG Small earthenware jug decorated in yellow slip with cobalt highlights, details include incised eyelashes, single curly clay eyebrow, and open mouth...
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BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH COUNTY, NC,B.1955), DECORATED COOKIE JAR Earthenware, globular form with conical lid, applied ear handles, yellow glazed body decorated with flowering vines, signed on the underside...
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BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH COUNTY, NC,B.1955), LARGE PIGGY BANK Earthenware, choice meaty sections inscribed and picked out in manganese, such as "Ham" or "Loin", upper surface with coin slot, inscribed on the...
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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 (RANDOLPH COUNTY,NC, B. 1955), BURLON WORKED HARD Figural composition of polychrome glazed earthenware, a detailed depiction of Burlon Craig standing amid his finished pottery, one hand rests...
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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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BILLY RAY HUSSEY (ROBBINS, NC, B. 1955),SMALL FACE JUG Lead glazed earthenware, smiling toothy grin wit glaze runs from the rim and handle, inscribed on the underside "Christmas 1995 BH"....
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