A few examples of appraisal values for
BILLY RAY HUSSEY

• BILLY RAY HUSSEY (BENNETT, NC, B.
  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 is marked "BH 3".
• BILLY RAY HUSSEY (BENNETT, NC, B.
  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 lion is accompanied by a small lion, not signed, probably by Crystal King (4 x 4 in.) (separation of front legs from the body, stable). Included is a 1992 booklet "North Carolina and Southern Folk Pottery" by William Ivey featuring a lion on the cover.
• BILLY RAY HUSSEY CERAMIC
  BILLY RAY HUSSEY CERAMIC SCULPTUREBilly Ray Hussey (American 1955- )- Begging Dog- ceramic sculpture, initialed BH on bottom and on dog's tag, very good condition. 8 1/2''
• BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH
  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".
• BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH
  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".
• BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH
  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 "BH 36".
• BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH
  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 were turned in the traditional Auman form, inscribed on the underside "Charlie R. Auman Day / March 22, 1977" "BH 35" (7 3/4 in.)
• BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH
  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 "BH 63".
• BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH
  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 the underside with title and "BH 52". The second is a salt glazed composition of a boy apparently showing a turtle to his dog titled on the underside "Curiosity" signed "BH 51".
• EARLY BILLY RAY HUSSEY (BENNETT,
  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, "BH".
• BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH
  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 nude for a handle, signed on the underside "BH 42 of 50" (10 in.)
• BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH
  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 on the underside "BH 55".
• NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY
  NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATED LION Early tall earthenware piece with a 'friendly' expression, molded and fired while Hussey worked at Boyd Owens' shop, inscribed on the bottom, "BH Owens".
• BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH
  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 with sharp teeth, inscribed on the underside "BH 32" (5 1/2 in.)
• NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY
  NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, LION Early 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".
• BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH
  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" "BH 12" (7 1/2 in.). The second is a monkey, Albany slip glaze, holding a jug, inscribed on the underside, "BH 3" (7 1/4 in.)
• BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH
  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 upon a five gallon face jug, his other hand holds a small devil face jug, several other signature pots surround his feet, signed on the underside "BH 63" and titled.
• BILLY RAY HUSSEY (RANDOLPH
  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 underside "BH 36".
• FOLK ART FIGURAL, BILLLY RAY HUSSEY
  FOLK ART FIGURAL, BILLLY RAY HUSSEY (BENNETT, NC, B. 1955) Dark brown glazed earthenware, an ape, with a happy appearance, sits on a stump holding a jug, inscribed on the underside "BH 4".
• NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY
  NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, LION Early work, 1979-82, clear glazed earthenware with curly clay mane, unsigned.
• NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY
  NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, FACE JUG 1980s, earthenware featuring double rear arched handles, Mountain Man with yellow slip hair and protruding tongue, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH".
• BILLY RAY HUSSEY SOUTHERN POTTERY
  BILLY RAY HUSSEY SOUTHERN POTTERY SNAKE TEAPOT Billy Ray Hussey (American/Georgia, b. 1955). Glazed stoneware teapot decorated with three snakes, one of which forms the handle. Signed "BH / XXIII"underneath. Approx h. 7.25"
• BILLY RAY HUSSEY (ROBBINS, NC, B.
  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".
• BILLY RAY HUSSEY (NC), IMPRESSIVE
  BILLY RAY HUSSEY (NC), IMPRESSIVE FOLK ART POTTERY ALLIGATOR High gloss glazed earthenware, modeled standing with erect tail and wide open mouth displaying rows of sharp white teeth, impressed 'scales' decorate the back, underside marked "BH 49". One of a very limited number made by the potter.
• NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY
  NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY LARGE LION 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".
• NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY
  NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY WORRIED FACE JUG Late 1980s, salt glazed with applied leaves flanking a creased forehead, applied carved clay beard, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH".
• NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY
  NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SAD FACE 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 BH".
• NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY
  NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, RED-HEAD LION Early 1980s, modeled gazing upwards as if contemplating a tidbit, raised on an oval base, inscribed on the bottom "BH Owens".
• NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY
  NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATED CAT 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.
• NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY
  NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, FACE WALL POCKET 1986, stoneware with salt spotting throughout, applied two-dimensional Mountain Man face, inscribed on the reverse "Owens BH".
• NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY
  NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, LION WITH TURNED HEAD 1986, clear earthenware with reddish curly clay mane, sideways glancing position and turned tail, inscribed on the underside "BH".
• NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY
  NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, FACE JAR 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 Ditch Around the Field" and "BH".
• NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY
  NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, STANDING BEAR Brown glazed earthenware carved allover to resemble fur, inscribed under glaze, "Owens BH".
• CHARLES LISK (VALE, NC, B. 1952)
  CHARLES LISK (VALE, NC, B. 1952) AND BILLY 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 face, facial hair detailed in a dark glaze, inscribed on the underside by both potters and numbered 12/50, made for The Southern Folk Pottery Collectors Society and so stamped.
• NC FOLK ART FIGURAL, BILLY RAY
  NC FOLK ART FIGURAL, BILLY RAY HUSSEYSouthern Folk 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" H x 8" D x 4" W. North Carolina, 20th century. Condition: Overall very good condition.
• NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY
  NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, TWO HANDLED FACE JUG 1984, red-brown glazed earthenware with yellow slip detail, note the 'sticking out' tongue, inscribed on the bottom "Owens BH".