Porcelain Bird Figurine Herend Cuckoo - Vintage Songbird Statuette

Condition: Near Mint
Height: 5.5″ (13.75cm)
Width: 2.5″ (6.25cm)
Length: 7.5″ (18.75cm)
Year Manufactured: 1970

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This hand-painted Herend cuckoo is a…

Condition: Near Mint
Height: 5.5″ (13.75cm)
Width: 2.5″ (6.25cm)
Length: 7.5″ (18.75cm)
Year Manufactured: 1970

Photos form part of the description. Exact item shown; please review all images carefully.
This hand-painted Herend cuckoo is a charming vintage porcelain songbird from 1970, perched on a textured tree stump with soft green leaves. The glaze is bright and glossy, and the colors move from warm russet on the head to caramel and chocolate on the wings, with neat white speckles and careful feather shading. It’s in near mint condition with a crisp beak and tail, no chips or cracks, and only the lightest signs of handling underneath. The pose feels lively and alert, so it shows beautifully on a mantel, bookshelf, or in a glass cabinet, and it makes a thoughtful gift for any bird lover.

Herend Porcelain of Hungary has crafted luxury hard‑paste porcelain by hand since 1826. Each figurine is cast, finished, and painted by artisans using overglaze enamels and multiple firings, so no two pieces are exactly alike. Most examples carry the blue Herend shield mark with “Herend Hungary” and “Handpainted,” often joined by an impressed form number and painter’s marks on the base. The brand is known for lifelike animals and classic patterns such as Queen Victoria, Rothschild Bird, and the later fishnet scales. Bird figures remain collector favorites; sharp modeling and intact tips bring stronger values. Care is simple: dust with a soft brush, avoid harsh cleaners, and handle by the base.