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Herend Figurines Vintage

"Barcaccia" Fountain Herend Porcelain Centerpiece Exclusive for SERRA
By Herend
Located in Roma, IT
Herend exclusively for the Serra shop, using a sterling silver model that Serra had created (with the
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1990s Herend Figurines Vintage

HEREND 1941, Porcelain statuette 'Dancers', Vintage
By Herend
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
. Also today the Herend figurines are collected and beloved among famous families and famous customers
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1940s Hungarian Herend Figurines Vintage

HEREND 1940, Porcelain statuette 'Musicians', Vintage
By Herend
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
. Also today the Herend figurines are collected and beloved among famous families and famous customers
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1940s Hungarian Herend Figurines Vintage

Rare Original Massive Large Handpainted Hungarian Herend Porcelain Duck Grouping
Located in New York, NY
Herend Duck Grouping Showcasing 2 Large Ducks. Beautifully done and stamped on bottom. Taken out of an
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20th Century Herend Figurines Vintage

Set of Four Porcelain Herend Hungary Figurines
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful set of four hand-painted porcelain figurines by Herend Hungary, each adorned in the iconic
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20th Century Hungarian Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Porcelain Hungarian Vintage Folk Peasant Figurine
By Herend
Located in Savannah, GA
The Herend Porcelain Manufactory is a Hungarian manufacturing company specializing in luxury hand
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1950s Hungarian Bohemian Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Porcelain Figurine Peasant Madonna with Child "Matyo Madonna”
By Herend
Located in Miami, FL
Herend Porcelain Figurine Peasant Madonna with Child "Matyo Madonna” Offered for sale is a fine
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Late 20th Century Hungarian Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Hand-Painted Hungarian Porcelain Figurine Representing a Fruit Vendor
By Herend
Located in Cagliari, IT
Exquisite figurine representing a tropical fruit vendor. Beautiful details of bananas and pineapple
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1990s Hungarian Rococo Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Large Herend Hadik Hussar Field Marshal of the Habsburg Army Porcelain Figurine
By Herend
Located in Tustin, CA
Finest quality, very large, handmade porcelain figurine of "Hadik Hussar, Field Marshal of the
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20th Century Hungarian Other Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Hungary porcelain D'or Blue small lidded vase, 1960s
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
with three angel figurines and empire style porcelain lid. The vase is marked with the Herend mark used
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20th Century Hungarian Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend "Esterházy" 39-Piece Hand Painted Porcelain Tea Service, Hungary, Modern
By Herend
Located in Cagliari, IT
the pieces and the knobs and handles with figurines of Chinese taste. The Esterházy decor was created
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1980s Hungarian Chinoiserie Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Large Collection of 26 Handpainted Porcelain Herend Hungary Figurines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large collection of 27 beautiful handpainted porcelain Herend Hungary figurines Dimensions of
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Late 20th Century Hungarian Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Art Deco Herend Porcelain Figurine, Cleopatra with Snake, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Art Deco Herend porcelain figurine. Cleopatra with snake. Mid-20th century. Measures: 25 x 13 cm
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

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Iradj Moini Angel Coral, Citrine & Rhinestone Dangle Clip on Earrings Vintage
By Iradj Moini
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning pair of signed vintage Iradj Moini Coral, Citrine and Rhinestone clip on dangle earrings are beyond fabulous. The brass is gilded to look old. There are 6 strands of a...
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1990s American Egyptian Revival Herend Figurines Vintage

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Citrine, Coral, Gold Plate

Native American Sterling Silver Coral Cabochon Ring, Mid 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
A vintage Native American ring. This sterling silver band features a bezel-set coral cabochon. Ring US Size 8 Hallmark: Illegible Mid to late 1900s
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20th Century Native American Herend Figurines Vintage

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Coral, Sterling Silver

Amazing Coral Claw Ring
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Coral Claw Ring from the 1970's with a massive white coral bead set in an 18k textured claw formed mount set with tiny diamond chips throughout. Size 6. Bead 20mm. 1970's It...
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1970s Italian Artisan Herend Figurines Vintage

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

AJD Beautiful 21" Beige & Cream Natural Real Coral & Goldy Rondels Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
This damatically beautiful 21 inch long natural Beige Coral necklace is enhanced with gold plated round fascinating real Lava beads set with an easy to use gold plated hook clasp. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Herend Figurines Vintage

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Coral, Gold Plate

The Art of Cartier 1988 Geneva Auction Hardcover Book
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Art of Cartier 1988 Geneva Auction Hardcover Book Catalog. The Art of Cartier Habsburg Feldman auction hardcover. 135 page catalog June 28, 1988, 216 fabulous lots. Hardcover wi...
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20th Century Swiss Herend Figurines Vintage

Cartier pink Panther Garden silk 70x70 square scarf
By Cartier
Located in Bilbao, ES
Cartier pink Panther Garden silk 70x70 square scarf New Never used rest of boutique stock Dark pink Panther Garden silk twill square scarf Dimensions: 70 cm x 70cm / 27.55 x 27.55...
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Early 2000s French Herend Figurines Vintage

Zuni Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Native American Knifewing Dancer Ring
Located in Wallkill, NY
The ring is made up of Turquoise, Onyx, Mother of Pearl And Coral. Ring is a size 7.5- Measuring 1.47 in x 1.15 in. Hallmarked inside G.B Natachu. This is out of a massive collection...
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1960s American Native American Herend Figurines Vintage

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Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Red Branch Coral Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning color on this Coral Necklace! Measures 20.5" end to end, Longest branch is 1.5" at the center of necklace
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1960s Unknown Herend Figurines Vintage

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Coral

Wonderful Victorian Coral Coiled Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Victorian snake bracelet of genuine coral beads wired on a coiled metal core capped with finely detailed repousee gold filled snake head and tail. Head is set with rose...
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Herend Figurines Vintage

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Coral, Pinchbeck

Opulent Freshwater Pearl Carved Coral Braided Necklace
Located in University City, MO
Opulent freshwater pearl carved coral braided necklace The elegant necklace is designed with twisted strands of oblong shaped freshwater pearls The necklace is embellished with...
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1980s Unknown Herend Figurines Vintage

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Freshwater Pearl, Coral

Cartier and America by Martin Chapman Hardcover Table Book 1st Ed. 2009
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Cartier and America by Martin Chapman Hardcover Table Book 2009. 176 pp. 1st Edition Published in 2009. Dimensions: 11" x 10" x 1". As opulent as the treasures it celebrates, this la...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Herend Figurines Vintage

Cartier Panthère Ruban Stainless Steel and Mother of Pearl Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful Cartier Panthère Ruban Stainless Steel & Mother of Pearl Wristwatch Steel Case with pink mother of pearl dial 22 mm case size Quartz movement Original Cartier deployment cl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Herend Figurines Vintage

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Stainless Steel, Steel

Art Deco Carved Red Coral and Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco carved genuine red coral and crystal paste brooch set in 800 grade silver mounting. The oval domed brooch is carved and pierced in a swirling floriform motif. European cir...
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1910s German Herend Figurines Vintage

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Coral, Silver

Cartier Panthere Gold Diamond Watch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold Panthere lady's watch by Cartier. Case measures 23mm in diameter excl crown, bezel decorated with approx. 0.40ctw in diamonds. Cartier 5 row panthere bracelet will fi...
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20th Century Herend Figurines Vintage

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Diamond, Gold

Cartier Rose Gold Small Panther with Diamonds Ladies Watch
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier Rose Gold Small Panther With Diamonds Ladies Watch - Quartz. 18K Rose Gold with brilliant cut diamond bezel ( 22 x 30 mm ) . Silver dial with black roman numerals . 18K Ros...
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21st Century and Contemporary Herend Figurines Vintage

Cartier Diamond by the Yard White Gold Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond By The Yard Choker Necklace by Cartier. With 12 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight 1.5ct Details: Chain: Length 14.5" Weight: 6.3 g...
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1990s French Herend Figurines Vintage

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Diamond, White Gold

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Rare Herend Figurine Mother Sitting on a Goat with a Baby
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
. Express shipping with FedEx (2 days) available for 60 USD.  Manufacturer: Herend porcelain manufactory
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1960s Hungarian Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Porcelain Figurine Depicting 2 Tiger Cubs
By Herend
Located in Hilversum, Noord Holland
Vintage midcentury porcelain figurine by Herend depicting a couple young tiger cubs playing
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Romantic Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Dancing Couple Porcelain Figurine by Herend Hungary
By Herend
Located in Hilversum, Noord Holland
Herend figurines are collected and beloved among famous families and famous customers like Lady Diana
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Romantic Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Porcelain Parrot on a Stump, 20th Century
By Herend
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare parrot figurine from this world reknown company. Beautifully executed with great detail
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20th Century Hungarian Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend, figurine of baby rabbit on a leaf in porcelain. 1980s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Herend, figurine of baby rabbit on a leaf in porcelain. 1980s. Measurements: L 7.5 x W 8.0 cm. In
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1980s Hungarian Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Hungary 5335 Raspberry Fishnet Porcelain Bunny Rabbit Sitting Figurine
By Herend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Herend Hungary 5335 Raspberry Fishnet Porcelain Bunny Rabbit Sitting Figurine. Circa Late 20th
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Late 20th Century Modern Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Hungary 15335 Blue White Fishnet Porcelain Bunny Rabbit Laying Figurine
By Herend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Herend Hungary 15335 Blue White Fishnet Porcelain Bunny Rabbit Laying Figurine. Circa Late 20th
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Late 20th Century Modern Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Hungary 15305 Blue White Fishnet Porcelain Bunny Rabbit Sitting Figurine
By Herend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Herend Hungary 15305 blue white fishnet porcelain bunny rabbit sitting figurine. Circa late 20th
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Late 20th Century Modern Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

2 Herend Hungary Porcelain Fishnet Enameled Frog Todd the Toad Figurines Pair
By Herend
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Herend Hungary fishnet hand painted patterned porcelain frogs or toads in blue and green
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Mid-20th Century Herend Figurines Vintage

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Enamel

Pair Herend Foo Dog Figurines Tall & Largest Size. Rare Artist Signed Edition
By Herend
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Artist signed and dated limited edition crafted by the world re known factory of Herend, this
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1980s Hungarian Chinoiserie Herend Figurines Vintage

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Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Dancer Herend Porcelain Sculpture
By Herend
Located in IT
Hungary - 1920-1949 - Porcelain. Beautiful porcelain figurine in Art Deco style from Herend Porcelain
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1940s Hungarian Art Deco Herend Figurines Vintage

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Ceramic

Art Deco Dancer Herend Porcelain Sculpture
Art Deco Dancer Herend Porcelain Sculpture
H 8.27 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
Herend Huge Lidded Vase VBO Hungary, circa 1950, Height: 22.63 inches
By Herend
Located in Vienna, AT
). diameter of vase's mouth 31.0 cm (= 12.20 inches). Manufactory: Herend Hungary. Hallmarked: Blue Mark
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Other Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Hungary 15335 Porcelain SBC Siang Blanc Green Flower Bunny Rabbit Figure
By Herend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Herend Hungary 15335 Porcelain SBC Siang Blanc Green Flower Bunny Rabbit Figurine. Circa Late 20th
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Late 20th Century Modern Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Sitting Parrot Figurine
Located in Pasadena, CA
20th Century porcelain figurine of a sitting Parrot, created by Herend of Hungary. A bright-eyed
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20th Century Hungarian Modern Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Colorful Herend Porcelain Parrot Figurine
By Herend
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a hand painted Herend porcelain parrot. Its background is white and adorned with tropical
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20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Porcelain Pair of Parrots Figurines
By Herend
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Herend hallmark.
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20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Modern Herend Hand Painted Porcelain "Badger" Figurine, Hungary
By Herend
Located in Cagliari, IT
A hand painted blue fish scale badger figurine, golden feet, nose and mane. New, never used
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1990s Hungarian Modern Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Set of Five Animal Porcelain Figurines by Herend
By Herend
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional set of 5 Porcelain animal figurines have been hand painted and are by the
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1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Herend Figurines Vintage

Herend Finest Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Kingfisher Bird Figurine
By Herend
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful handmade estate porcelain Herend "Kingfisher" bird figurine has been expertly hand
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20th Century Hungarian Other Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Modern Herend Hand Painted Porcelain "Wild Boar" Figurine, Hungary
By Herend
Located in Cagliari, IT
A hand painted blue fish scale wild boar figurine, golden feet, nose and fangs. New, never used
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1990s Hungarian Modern Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Rare Largest Sized Herend Rooster Figurine. Cobalt Porcelain Hand Painted
By Herend
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A collectible figurine from the world's most charming manufacturer, Herend. This is their largest
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1990s Hungarian Herend Figurines Vintage

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Gold, Enamel

Vintage Herend Rabbit Bunny with One Ear Up Porcelain Figurine Hungary
By Herend
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning vintage Herend porcelain bunny figurine with one ear up, created in Hungary Europe with
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Late 20th Century Hungarian Other Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Hungary Blue White Fishnet Porcelain One Ear Up Bunny Rabbit Figurine
By Herend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Herend Hungary blue white fishnet small porcelain one ear up bunny rabbit figurine. Circa Late 20th
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Late 20th Century Modern Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Porcelain Birds "Rothschild" Double Inkwell Stand
By Herend
Located in Miami, FL
Herend porcelain birds "Rothschild" double inkwell stand Offered for sale is a Herend porcelain
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20th Century Hungarian Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Pair of Miniatures Herend Hand Painted Porcelain Owls
By Herend
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a pair of Herend porcelain hand painted miniatures owls figurines. They are painted white in
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20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Girl Sitting with Basket Italian Porcelain Figurine
By Herend
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian porcelain figurine of a young girl in red dress holding a basket or vase from Lenci Torino
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herrond Parrot Figure
By Herend
Located in Pasadena, CA
20th Century figurine of a heron perched on a tree branch. The heron is depicted leaning over as if
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20th Century Hungarian Modern Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herrond Parrot Figure
Herrond Parrot Figure
H 6.25 in Dm 5 in
Sitting Parrot Figurine
Located in Pasadena, CA
A 20th Century porcelain figurine of a sitting Parrot by Herend of Hungary. The brightly colored
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20th Century Hungarian Modern Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Sitting Parrot Figurine
Sitting Parrot Figurine
H 5.5 in W 3 in D 4 in
VIENNA, "Theban Dancer"
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
An original period Art Deco porcelain figurine made by Wiener Porzellanmanufaktur (Vienna Porcelain
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1930s Art Deco Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

VIENNA, "Theban Dancer"
VIENNA, "Theban Dancer"
H 12.5 in W 8 in D 3.75 in
Herend Figurine by István Lőrincz of Family No 5431
By Herend
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Herend Figurine by István Lorincz of Family No 5431. Measures 25 cm / 9 27/32 in.
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20th Century Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Green Fishnet Pheasant Figurine
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
Length: 13" / 33cm Width: 6.3" / 16cm Form number: 5179 Pre-owned, in excellent condition, as seen on photos. Without any chips, cracks or repairs..
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1990s Hungarian Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Green Fishnet Pheasant Figurine
Herend Green Fishnet Pheasant Figurine
H 6.3 in W 13 in D 3.94 in
Herend Nude Girl with Snake Figurine
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
. Express shipping with FedEx (2 days) available for 60 USD.  Manufacturer: Herend porcelain manufactory
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1960s Hungarian Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Nude Girl with Snake Figurine
Herend Nude Girl with Snake Figurine
H 9.65 in W 3.94 in D 5.12 in
Herend Red Fishnet Guinea Fowl Bird Figurine
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
. Express shipping with FedEx (2 days) available for 60 USD. Manufacturer: Herend Porcelain Manufactory
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1960s Hungarian Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Grandiose Herend Bird Collection of 22 Figurines
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
22 pieces bird figurines Max. height: 13" (33cm) Min. height: 2" (5cm) Pre-owned, in
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1950s Hungarian Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Man Fighting with Bull Figurine, cca. 1965
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
Width: 16.5" / 42cm Depth: 8.7" / 22cm Height: 8.7" / 22cm
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1960s Hungarian Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Large Red Fishnet Dolphin Figurine, circa 1980
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
We ship this item worldwide for 35 USD. Shipping takes 7-10 business days.
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1980s Hungarian Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Porcelain Pheasant Figurine Fishnet Patten
By Herend
Located in Brussels, BE
Herend (Hungary) porcelain pheasant figurine decorated with their famous hand-painted fishnet
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20th Century Hungarian Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Rabbit Pair with Corn Figurine
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
. Express shipping with FedEx (2 days) available for 60 USD. Manufacturer: Herend Porcelain Manufactory
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1960s Hungarian Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Rabbit Pair with Corn Figurine
Herend Rabbit Pair with Corn Figurine
H 3.51 in W 3 in D 2.37 in
Pair of Herend Pheasant Bird Figurines, circa 1950
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
The set consists of 2 pieces pheasant figurines Length: 13" (33cm) Height: 6.3" (16cm) Form
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1950s Hungarian Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Large Vintage Porcelain Figurine by Herend Hungary Depicting Young Female Nude
By Herend
Located in Hilversum, Noord Holland
figurine depicting a young female nude playing with her hair by HEREND Hungary porcelain. This eloquent
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Polychrome Rooster Hen #5015
By Herend
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning, Herend polychrome porcelain rooster figurine with gold detailing. #5015
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20th Century Hungarian Herend Figurines Vintage

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Porcelain

Herend Polychrome Rooster Hen #5015
Herend Polychrome Rooster Hen #5015
H 7.25 in W 8 in D 4.25 in
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Herend Figurines Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal herend figurines vintage for your home. A herend figurines vintage — often made from ceramic, porcelain and enamel — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect herend figurines vintage — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A herend figurines vintage made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Herend each produced at least one beautiful herend figurines vintage that is worth considering.

How Much is a Herend Figurines Vintage?

A herend figurines vintage can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $695, while the lowest priced sells for $99 and the highest can go for as much as $18,200.

Herend for sale on 1stDibs

Herend Porcelain occupies a singular place in the world of luxury European ceramics. The firm's vast range of figurines and distinctive patterns are visually striking and notably different from those of other major porcelain producers like Meissen or Sèvres. Whereas the latter tend to feature discrete decorative elements that appear to float on a white background, Herend favors large, bold designs for its porcelain, with its serving pieces, dishes and other works incorporating historical scenes, animals or vegetation.

Vince Stingl established what would become the Herend Porcelain Manufactory in 1826 in the town of Herend, Hungary, to produce earthenware. When he went bankrupt in the late 1830s, Mór Fischer, who took over, switched the focus from earthenware to porcelain to take advantage of the growing European market for fine china. 

By 1849, Herend counted among its clients members of the Habsburg dynasty and the Hungarian aristocracy. Thanks to its participation in several important international exhibitions and fairs — including the 1851 Crystal Palace Exhibition in London, the 1853 Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations in New York and the 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris — its wares became a popular choice for courtly dining in the middle of the 19th century, and its patrons included Francis Joseph I of Austria and Queen Victoria of England, for whom its Viktória pattern was named.

The company foundered in the latter half of the 19th century under the leadership of Fischer’s two sons. But it was given new life, artistically and financially, when Fischer’s grandson, Jenő Farkasházy, himself a trained ceramist, took the helm around 1900. Farkasházy designed new patterns and revived classic ones. After World War II, Herend was nationalized by the Communist government but kept alive its tradition of skilled craftsmanship by continuing to produce its classic patterns. In 1993, after the fall of the Iron Curtain, the factory was privatized once again and today is owned by its management and workers.

Authentic Herend animal figurines — their groupings of white rabbits, cats or pheasants — are often covered head to toe with the factory’s famed “fish-scale” pattern, also known as Vieux Herend, which produces the effect of a dense coat of feathers or fur. The fish-scale pattern also appears on this chocolate cup and saucer decorated in the Cornucopia pattern.

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