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August 24, 2023: Summer Americana: Day One

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 398

SIGNED BILLY RAY HUSSEY, NORTH CAROLINA EARTHENWARE FACE JUG

Estimate: $100 - $200
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$200 $25
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SIGNED BILLY RAY HUSSEY, NORTH CAROLINA EARTHENWARE FACE JUG, dripped alkaline glaze, globular form, titled "Roy Thompson / is 40", incised to underside, hand-modeled with applied ceramic eyes, a nose with pierced nostrils, rounded cheeks, a full beard, crooked mouth, and strap handle, with additional incised eyes to each shoulder with "Life" incised below. Additional marks to underside include "BH" and "November 23". Billy Ray Hussey (b. 1955), Bennett, NC. 1989-1990. 8" HOA.
Catalogue Note: Roy Thompson, an antiques dealer from Glastonbury, CT, founded the Southern Folk Pottery Collectors Society in 1990. This face jug was commissioned anonymously for Mr. Thompson's 40th birthday.

Condition

Undamaged.

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From an Aldie, VA collection.