Billy Ray Hussey (Bennett, NC, b. 1955), Lion Figurine
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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.
Larger lion 6 1/2 x 7 in.
From the Collection of Joseph Kovacs, Lancaster, New York
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
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.
Larger lion 6 1/2 x 7 in.
From the Collection of Joseph Kovacs, Lancaster, New York
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition
Good condition; booklet has soiling.
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Billy Ray Hussey (Bennett, NC, b. 1955), Lion Figurine
Estimate $50 - $25,000
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