NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY,NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, BEGGING DOG Salt-glazed stoneware Spaniel, wearing a "BH" collar, begs for a treat, detailed chain with cobalt accent, inscribed on the bottom "Owens BH".
HAIDEE BECKER(Britain/American,HAIDEE BECKER(Britain/American, born 1950)
Elunded on Daybed, 1989, signed lower right "Becker", pencil on brown paper, 20 x 30 in; modern frame, 32-7/8 x 38-5/8 in.
Provenance: Gallery Timothy Tew, Atlanta, Georgia, HB 373 (label verso); Estate of Fred R. and Beverly Kaye, Atlanta, Georgia
Condition:
good condition, not examined out of frame; frame with abrasions
NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY,NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATED LION Clear glazed earthenware with brown curly mane, seated on a shaped platform base, inscribed on the underside "BH".
NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY,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 HUSSEY,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 (BENNETT, NC,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".
NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY,NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATED SPANIEL 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').
SMILING FACE JUG, BILLY RAY HUSSEYSMILING 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 on the underside "BH 49," along with Southern Folk Pottery Collector's Society stamp.
FOLK ART FIGURAL, BILLLY RAY HUSSEYFOLK 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".
BILLY RAY HUSSEY (BENNETT, NC,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.
NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY,NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, STANDING BEAR Brown glazed earthenware carved allover to resemble fur, inscribed under glaze, "Owens BH".
NC POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, MANNC POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, MAN IN HAT FIGURE Earthenware with two color glaze, bulbous form, inscribed on the bottom "BH 12".
NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY,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".
NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY,NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, STONEWARE JUG WITH BEAR 1984, semi-flat buggy jug having an applied carved fur walking bear to one side, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH".
A Large Bernard Bloch ExpressiveA Large Bernard Bloch Expressive Head Tobacco Jar Molded pottery head chubby and smiling with oval wove cap shirt and black tie polychrome decorations bottom incised BB 8175.
NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY,NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, LARGE SEATED CAT Light brown glazed earthenware, this feline features a bow collar and allover carved fur, inscribed on the underside "BH".
NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY,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".
NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY,NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SLEEPING FACE JUG Earthenware with applied carved features, closed eyelids, glazed-over open mouth, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH".
A Heinrich Handwerke bisque headA Heinrich Handwerke bisque head doll with sleepy eyes, open mouth with teeth, natural brown hair wig, composition body and ball joints, wearing a purple dress and undergarments, 48cm high
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".
NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY,NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATED DOG 1986, earthenware Spaniel with carved hair, chain-link collar, oval platform base, white slip glaze, inscribed on the underside "BH".
EARLY TALL PITCHER, BILLY RAY HUSSEYEARLY TALL PITCHER, BILLY RAY HUSSEY (NC) Salt glazed stoneware, inscribed on the underside "BH" "Owens".
NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY,NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, STANDING LION 1986, clear glazed earthenware with curly brown glazed clay mane, inscribed on the underside "BH".
Billy Ray Hussey figural group,Billy Ray Hussey figural group, smiling man stroking two dogs, incised on back of man "Friendly Pants", base marked "Love them all, long ears and short ears BH" (Billy Ray Hussey) and "38", 10-1/2 in. Excellent condition.
NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY,NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, STONEWARE SPANIEL 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".
NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY,NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, RED HEADED LION 1980s, clear glazed earthenware with reddish curly clay mane, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH".
NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY,NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, DOG WITH BASKET Clear (orange) glazed earthenware of a standing dog carrying a floral basket, raised on a flat platform base, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH".
NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY,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 HUSSEY,NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATED SPANIEL Early 1990s, after the favored 19th century mantel dog produced in Staffordshire, clear (buff) glazed earthenware, inscribed on the underside "BH 4".
FOLK ART FACE JUG, BILLY RAY HUSSEYFOLK 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".
GOAT FIGURAL, BILLY RAY HUSSEYGOAT FIGURAL, BILLY RAY HUSSEY (BENNETT, NC, B. 1955) Clear glazed earthenware, seated goat on a crimp-edged platform inscribed on the bottom "BH 5".
NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY,NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, TALL DOUBLE 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 glaze, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH".
NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY,NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, LAMP BASE Double handled earthenware jug featuring applied yellow slip flowers and leaves, aperture for electrical wire near base, open interior, inscribed on the underside "Owens BH".
NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY,NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY, SEATED SPANIEL Glossy brown glazed earthenware, realistic features, carved fur and chain collar, raised on a small platform, incised on the underside, "Owens BH".
JANUS FACE JUG, BILLY RAY HUSSEYJANUS 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"
NC FOLK POTTERY, BILLY RAY HUSSEY,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".