Herend Porcelain Wren Figurine - Hand-painted Bird On Stump Base

Condition: Near Mint
Height: 4″ (10cm)
Width: 1.5″ (3.75cm)
Length: 2.5″ (6.25cm)
Year Manufactured: 1970

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This piece is a Herend porcelain…

Condition: Near Mint
Height: 4″ (10cm)
Width: 1.5″ (3.75cm)
Length: 2.5″ (6.25cm)
Year Manufactured: 1970

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This piece is a Herend porcelain wren, hand-painted and perched on a stump with a couple of green leaves. The bird’s warm chestnut back and tail fade into a creamy belly, with neat brushwork that picks out the tiny feather lines and a little eye. The glaze is glossy and even, and the edges of the beak and tail look clean, with no chips or hairlines I can spot—nice for a near mint example from 1970. It has that lively, about-to-dart-forward pose wrens are known for, which makes it an easy, cheerful display on a shelf or desk.

Herend is the famed Hungarian porcelain house founded in 1826, known for fully hand-made and hand-painted work. Their artists cast each figure, trim it, then paint and fire it several times to lock in colors and sheen. Birds are a long-running Herend specialty, whether in natural coloring like this wren or in the brand’s well-loved fishnet pattern introduced in the 19th century. Backstamp typically reads Herend Hungary with a shield, sometimes with painter’s numbers. The firm won honors at world fairs and supplied European royalty, including Queen Victoria. Mid-century pieces remain collectible, and careful handling and dusting will keep the finish bright.