Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

August 24, 2023: Summer Americana: Day One

Thu, Aug 24, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 399

SIGNED BILLY RAY HUSSEY, NORTH CAROLINA EARTHENWARE JUGS, LOT OF TWO

Estimate: $100 - $200
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Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

SIGNED BILLY RAY HUSSEY, NORTH CAROLINA EARTHENWARE JUGS, LOT OF TWO, drippy alkaline glaze, comprising one hand-modeled face jug example having inset ceramic eyes with brushed cobalt accents, ears, a nose with pierced nostrils, a closed-mouth grin, having a projecting chin, and a horizontal strap handle to top of head flanked by two protruding spouts, and one globular-form example having plain mouth with applied strap handle. Each incised "BH", one with "5 2" and one with "5 4" to underside. Billy Ray Hussey (b. 1955) Pottery, Bennett, NC Late 20th/early 21st century. 9" HOA.

Condition

Face jug undamaged; remaining jug with hairline extending from base and partially up side.

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From an Aldie, VA collection.