Herend Figurine Painting

What Makes Herend the Most Beloved Figurines?

What has made Herend’s figurines some of the most beloved and precious collectibles in the world for over fifty years?

It must partly be how cute they look, like these owls:

Herend Owl Figurines
Herend Owls

Or this magical bunny:

Herend Rabbit Figurine
Herend Rabbit Figurine

Or even this kitten caught in the moment of mischief:

Herend Gone Fishing Figurine
Herend Gone Fishing Figurine

And who will kiss this lucky frog?

Herend Frog Prince Figurine
Herend Frog Prince Figurine

Look closely, and you’ll see some of the special touches that make Herend figurines unique:  the pearl-like porcelain, the fishnet pattern (originally created in 1858 to imitate the feathers on a rooster), and the delicate 24 kt gold detailing.

And of course, because every piece is hand painted by an artist who has trained for at least three years before they are qualified, the subtle variations make them charming and completely unique.  Here is one of them at work on a special edition Fireworks Dragon:

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Painting Herend Figurine (courtesy Herend USA)
Painting Herend Figurine
Painting Herend Figurine (courtesy Herend USA)
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Herend Fireworks Dragon

 

Did you know that each Herend figurine can take an artist up to 16 hours to paint by hand.  How long would it take you?

See all Herend figurines at Gracious Style.

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