Herend
Discover the charming porcelain animals of Herend, revered for their elegant sculptural forms and wonderful fishnet pattern. Introduced in the 1870s, these subjects soared into popularity in the 1950s and remain sought after today, particularly in the United States. Creatures in the menagerie develop from the wellspring of an artist's imagination, often inspired by a personal experience such as a real-life encounter with a particular animal, or from the requests of collectors. The fishnet design for which Herend is famous was first seen in 1874 when a Herend artist became intrigued with an old Chinese porcelain plate bearing a fish scale design. Captivated by the intricate style, he incorporated it onto a rooster figurine by painting a black fishnet pattern onto the bird's breast in imitation of feathers, with the rest of the body in natural colorations. Though a number of designs still include shaded areas of color, since the 1960s many Herend figurines have been painted in the fishnet design from head to toe. Luxurious 24 karat gold accents the figures, adding even more to the enjoyment, value and beauty of each piece.


Bears	Birds	Cats

Dogs	Ducks	Elephants

Field and Pond	Limited Edition	Monkeys

Other Animals	Rabbits	Sea Animals

Sea Birds	Wild Animals