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This is a Herend Kingfisher porcelain bird figurine from around 1970, finished in glossy white. The sculpt shows the kingfisher poised with a catch in its beak, perched on a stylized stump; the modeling is crisp and smooth, giving it a clean, Art Deco–influenced look. It stands 5 inches tall (12.5 cm), 2 inches wide (5 cm), and 4 inches long (10 cm). Condition is near mint: bright glaze, sharp details, no chips, cracks, or repairs noted. At roughly 56 years old, it’s solidly vintage, and the all-white version is less common than Herend’s painted fishnet pieces, which adds a touch of rarity.

Herend, founded in 1826 in Hungary, is one of Europe’s best-known porcelain houses, favored by royalty and collectors. Each piece is made from fine hard-paste porcelain, cast in molds, hand-trimmed and polished, then kiln-fired multiple times for strength and sheen. Bird figures are a staple in their line, and quality shows in clean anatomy and smooth glaze. Authentic examples carry the Herend Hungary backstamp and a model number on the base. Collectors value intact edges, uniform white, and original finish. Pieces from the late 1960s–1970s were made in smaller runs than many modern issues, which helps this vintage kingfisher stay desirable.

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This charming pair of Herend ducks is a hand‑painted porcelain figurine from around 1960. The sculpt shows a mallard drake nuzzled against a white duck, glazed in rich, lifelike colors—deep burgundy chest, blue wing panels, and an orange bill—with a smooth, glossy finish that catches the light. It’s a compact display piece, standing about 3 inches tall, 3 inches wide, and 4 inches long, easy to tuck into a cabinet or on a shelf. Condition is near mint, with crisp paint and no obvious chips or repairs. At roughly 66 years old, it’s a mid‑century original and a well‑kept survivor from the golden era of European porcelain.

Herend Porcelain Manufactory of Hungary, founded in 1826, is famed for finely modeled, hand‑painted tableware and animals. Every piece is cast, trimmed, then painted by a studio artist and fired multiple times for that bright white body and jewel‑like glazes. Collectors know the Herend Hungary backstamp and the painter’s or model numbers underneath. Beyond its famous Queen Victoria and fishnet patterns, Herend also made naturalistic birds like this pair, often in runs. Mid‑century examples over 60 years old in near mint condition are increasingly scarce, which is why these ducks remain desirable to collectors.

This is a Herend Green Parrot figurine, handpainted porcelain bird statuette dating to 1980. At just 1.5 inches tall, 1 inch wide, and 1 inch long, it’s a petite perch-sitter. It’s in Near Mint condition—glossy glaze, no chips or repairs, minimal shelf wear to the base. The colors: soft jade green body, yellow wash on the breast, warm apricot and coral around the beak and wing tips; detailed feather texturing; perched on a white and brown branch base. At roughly 46 years old, it’s solidly vintage and a charming accent for a curio, desk, or windowsill.

Herend is Hungary’s famed porcelain house, founded in 1826 and celebrated for finely modeled, fully handpainted pieces. Every figurine is shaped, glazed, and painted by artisans, then fired multiple times; painters sign with a number or mark beside the blue Herend Hungary backstamp and form number. Their animals and birds—alongside patterns like Fishnet—are favorites with collectors because no two are exactly alike. Production in the late 1970s–1980s was smaller than today and export from behind the Iron Curtain could be spotty, so minis like this can be harder to find. Keep it dusted and avoid harsh cleaners; the glaze will stay bright for decades.