NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, ROOSTERStoneware with darker clay accents, modeled, as are all the cocks, in a crowing position, carved clay feathers, the tail composed of rolled clay, marked on the rear base of...
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, LARGESEATED CAT Light brown glazed earthenware, this feline features a bow collar and allover carved fur, inscribed on the underside "BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, LAMPBASE Double handled earthenware jug featuring applied yellow slip flowers and leaves, aperture for electrical wire near base, open interior, inscribed on the underside "Owens...
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, FACEJAR 1990-92, a brown glazed earthenware having a single rear spout, applied curly facial hair, broad nose and lips, pedestal base, inscribed on the underside, "Sorry for the...
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, FACEWALL POCKET 1986, stoneware with salt spotting throughout, applied two-dimensional Mountain Man face, inscribed on the reverse "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, STONEWAREJUG WITH BEAR 1984, semi-flat buggy jug having an applied carved fur walking bear to one side, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SLEEPINGFACE JUG Earthenware with applied carved features, closed eyelids, glazed-over open mouth, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, STANDINGBEAR Brown glazed earthenware carved allover to resemble fur, inscribed under glaze, "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, LIONEarly work, 1979-82, clear glazed earthenware with curly clay mane, unsigned....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, BEGGINGDOG Salt-glazed stoneware Spaniel, wearing a "BH" collar, begs for a treat, detailed chain with cobalt accent, inscribed on the bottom "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, WINKINGFACE JUG LAMP BASE 1980s, two color swirl clay stoneware, the applied features depict a winking countenance within a dark brown carved beard, inscribed on the underside "Owens...
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, TWOHANDLED FACE JUG 1984, red-brown glazed earthenware with yellow slip detail, note the 'sticking out' tongue, inscribed on the bottom "Owens BH"....
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NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, DOLLHEAD Salt glazed stoneware with cobalt detailed features, note apertures at bottom where a doll's head would be sewn into a sawdust or cloth body, inscribed at rear base rim...
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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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