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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Chinese Export Style Rust Fishnet Porcelain Herend Foo Dogs -Pair
By Herend
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely set of Chinese Export style Herend rust fishnet foo dogs with 24K gold accents. They are marked and in very good condition. They date to t...
Gold
Very Large Herend Csikós on Horseback Fine Quality Hungarian Porcelain Figurine
By Herend
Located in Tustin, CA
Finest quality, very large, handmade porcelain sculpture figurine of a "Csikós on Horseback" has been created for Herend by the famous sculptor, Bela Markup and expertly hand-painted...
Porcelain
Colorful Herend Hungary Pegasus Figurine
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful hand-painted porcelain figure depicting a standing pegasus adorned with the iconic fish scale design in black and white. His wings are multicolor and the piece also includes...
Porcelain
Set of Eight Hand-Painted Porcelain Figurines–Herend-Hungary, Late 20th Century.
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and vibrant set of eight hand-painted porcelain figurines by Herend, Hungary, each adorned in the iconic fish scale pattern and finished with 24-karat gold accents. This beaut...
Porcelain
Herend Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figurine Death of Cleopatra
By Herend
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A porcelain blanc-de-chine figurine of a dying Cleopatra from the 1920's by Herend. The figure of Cleopatra with a venomous snake. 10 inches tall, 5 inches wide, 3.5 inches deep
Porcelain
Set of Four Herend Hungary Porcelain Animal Figurines
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful set four hand-painted porcelain figurines depicting different types of animals: a dormouse on top of an apple, a squirrel, a ram, and a pair of love birds. Made by Herend Hu...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary porcelain animal figure of a large Rooster, 1960s
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain animal figure of a large Rooster, 1960s This 40 cm tall Rooster is hand-painted with the Vieux Herend (VHV) Green Fishnet design It has beautiful colors. It...
Porcelain
Herend Nude Sitting Female Figure
By Herend
Located in Houston, TX
Herend female nude figure, hand-painted. #5719. Condition is perfect, circa 1960s. Has Herend stamp on the bottom Measures: 17.5” H x 9.5” W.
Porcelain
Herend Nude Female Figure with Mirror
By Herend
Located in Houston, TX
Herend female nude figure, hand-painted. # 5723. Condition is perfect, circa 1960s. Measures: 16” H x 9.5” W.
Porcelain
Pair of Herend Porcelain Hand Painted Large Size Ducks
By Herend
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Herend Porcelain Hand Painted large size ducks. This is the large size. 15" wide by 7 1/2" tall. Good age appropriate condition. Gold is in wonderful condition. There are 2 v...
Porcelain
Herend White Porcelain Horse Figurine Sculpture
By Herend
Located in Doylestown, PA
1960s hand-painted white porcelain figurine of a rearing horse by Herend Hungary. It features a crisp, creamy white Blanc de Chine glaze with a horse in rearing position raised on a...
Porcelain
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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 painted and gilded porcelain. Founded in 1826, it is based in the town of Herend nea...
Porcelain
Herend Butterfly and Flower Porcelain Figurines, 2
By Herend
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Herend Painted Butterfly and Flower Porcelain Figurine, marked "Herend Hungary / Handpainted / 16" to underside. 3" H x 4.75" W x 4.25" D. Provenance: From a Connecticut Es...
Porcelain
Vintage Herend Boy Holding Manger Fine Quality Hungarian Porcelain Figurine
By Herend
Located in Tustin, CA
Finest quality, adorable, handmade vintage porcelain Herend figurine of a young boy holding a manger has been expertly hand-painted by the legendary Hungarian master artisans of Here...
Porcelain
Rococo Blue Porcelan Large Figurine “Mrs. Déry” Lady Playing Guitar 14 inches
By Herend
Located in Uppsala , SE
Rococo Blue Porcelain Figurine Herend Hungary This listing is for a figurine by Herend entitled Frau Dery or Mrs Dery designed by Miklos Ligeti...
Porcelain
Porcelain Four Roses Decoration Cardholder Herend Hungary
By Herend
Located in Uppsala , SE
Beautiful vintage Herend porcelain rose on leaf, hand painted, the rose is a coral pink color, measuring 3" x 3-1/4" x 1-3/4" high overall, fully marked. Set included 4 roses Cardh...
Porcelain
$2,800 / set
Herend Hungary Porcelain Animal Set of 4
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful set of four hand-painted porcelain figurines depicting different types of animals: an elephant, a gorilla, a monkey and a circus bear. Made by Herend Hungary, each adorned i...
Porcelain
Herend Rothschild Birds Porcelain Vase
By Herend
Located in Antwerp, BE
Herend,Rothschild birds, vase,porcelain,flower. A porcelain Herend Rothschild Birds vase with two goat heads. Marked on underside. Measure: Height 25 ...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain Animal Set of 4
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful set of four hand-painted porcelain figurines depicting different types of animals: an elephant, a gorilla, a monkey and a circus bear. Made by Herend Hungary, each adorned i...
Porcelain
$1,997 / set
H 8.08 in W 4.53 in D 2.76 in
Chinese Early Qing Pair Blanc de Chine Porcelain Hawk Figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made pair antique Chinese porcelain blanc de chine figures of hawks dating from the early qing period and from the 18th century, possibly from the Kangxi reign. The fig...
Porcelain
$1,676
H 5.91 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
Age Art Deco Porcelain Figurine from Hungarian Porcelain Hollóháza
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Age Art Deco porcelain figurine from Hungarian porcelain Hollóháza About Holloaza Hollohaza porcelain is one of the oldest porcelain manufactory ...
Porcelain
Herend White Porcelain Horse Figurine Sculpture
By Herend
Located in Doylestown, PA
1960s hand-painted white porcelain figurine of a rearing horse by Herend Hungary. It features a crisp, creamy white Blanc de Chine glaze with a horse in rearing position raised on a...
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Turquoise Chinese Porcelain Goose Figurine
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century Chinese porcelain goose figure. Late Qing dynasty. Very well modeled turquoise goose on integral aubergine base - note the webbing and feather ends. Impressed Chin...
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Essex, MA
Each seated on pedestals one stepping on a ball the other clutching a reptilian creature. Painted in the spinach and egg color.
Other
Petite Blanc de Chine Porcelain Cat Sculpture, Vintage
Located in Yonkers, NY
This petite vintage Blanc de Chine porcelain cat is a charming and elegant decorative piece that captures the serene beauty of a cat in repose. Crafted with meticulous attention to d...
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs on Stands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fierce pair of ceramic Chinese Foo dogs on stands depicted sitting. Made in a beautiful famille verte green with bright yellow accents. Large ...
Ceramic
$1,675 / set
H 12.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of Large Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Norton, MA
Fine and very detailed pair of Chinese turquoise glazed foo dogs from the mid-20th century. The hollow biscuit porcelain figures stand raised on a rectangular base and are looking si...
Porcelain
$985
H 4 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Xianfeng Period Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of Superb Antique Chinese Hsien Feng - Xianfeng - Period Polychrome Enamel Sandstone Foo Dogs or Dragons. Wonderful polychrome colors and useful size. Attributed to the Hsein F...
Sandstone, Enamel
Herend Decor "Flower Bouquet" Vase Hand Painted Hungarian Porcelain, Modern
By Herend
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Exquisite vase in hand painted Hungarian porcelain by Herend. In "flower bouquet" pattern. Modern Vase with the charm of the 19th century. Since 1826, Herend's factory has been one o...
Porcelain
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail with each dog holding a coin medallion in its mouth and a beautiful color combinati...
Ceramic
Herend Fishnet Porcelain Rabbit Figurines, 2
By Herend
Located in Astoria, NY
Two Herend Rust Fishnet Porcelain Rabbit Figurines, one bunny with paw up, model 5335, and a seated hare, model 5527, each with impressed and "Handpainted ...
Porcelain
Herend Porcelain Hand Painted Rabbit
By Herend
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Herend porcelain hand painted friendly and sweet rabbit that is laying down. Its background is white with royal blue fish scale net pattern. The inside of the ears are ligh...
Porcelain
Pair of Herend Porcelain Hand Painted Rabbits
By Herend
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Herend porcelain hand painted rabbits. Their background is white with royal blue fish scale net pattern. The inside of their ears are light green color. Their eyes ...
Porcelain
Vintage White Herend Porcelain 5326 Bunny Rabbits Eating Corn Figurine
By Herend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage White Herend Porcelain 5326 Bunny Rabbits Eating Corn Figurine. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 3.5" H x 3" W x 2" D.
Porcelain
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H 3 in W 3 in D 1.6 in
Herend Finest Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Queen Victoria Butterfly on Flower
By Herend
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautifully handmade estate porcelain Herend Queen Victoria Butterfly on Flower has been expertly hand-painted by the legendary Hungarian master artisans of Herend. Special rust fish...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain 3 Piece Set of Animals
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three figurines depicting different types of animals: a stingray, a sea otter and a pelican. Each figurine is decorated with the iconic fishnet design; each colored different ...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain Sea Animal Figurine Set
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of five figurines depicting sea animals: two whales, two fishes and a coral piece with a group of fish. Each figurine is decorated with the iconic fishnet design; each colored di...
Porcelain
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H 3.25 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in
Herend Finest Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Foal Baby Horse Reclining Figurine
By Herend
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautifully handmade estate porcelain Herend "Foal" or baby horse figurine has been expertly hand-painted by the legendary Hungarian master artisans of Herend. Special black fish sca...
Porcelain
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H 3.25 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in
Herend Finest Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Carp Fish on a Wave Figurine
By Herend
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful and collectible handmade estate porcelain Herend "Carp Fish on a Wave" figurine has been expertly hand-painted by the legendary Hungarian master artisans of Herend. Special...
Porcelain
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H 3.25 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in
Herend Finest Quality Hand Painted Multicolor Porcelain Fishes on Coral Figurine
By Herend
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful handmade estate porcelain Herend "Fishes on Coral" has been expertly hand-painted by the legendary Hungarian master artisans of Herend. Special multicolor fish scale design...
Porcelain
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 fine craftsmanship. Herend Porcelain Manufactory (creat...
Porcelain
Herend Bear Figure with Blue Fishnet Decoration and Gilding
By Herend
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Herend baby strolling bear with blue fishnet decoration & gilding. Blue mark with K91 & impressed Herend. Measures : 4" x 2 1/8" x 2 1/4" h.
Porcelain