Herend Reserve Collection
Herend’s
exclusive Reserve Collection presents spectacular hand painted
porcelain sculptures with a powerful presence, making them strong
statement pieces commanding center stage. These very special
works – many
of which are limited editions — are
created for the true Herend connoisseur and art aficionados with
an eye for extraordinary compositions in porcelain, each meticulously
crafted by many pairs of hands and requiring many hours or even
days to paint.
Buddha
- limited edition of 250, 8.6" H, $1,675 |
Sphinx
- limited edition of 250, 11.5"L x 6.5" H, $7,450
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Herend’s
Reserve Collection Buddha is modeled after a smaller version sculpted
in 1937 by Kata Gacser. The chinoiserie design decorating Buddha’s
robe was created in 1996 to symbolize autumn, with its glorious
colors of nature offset by a sense of mourning over the pending
harshness of winter. The skills of eighteen Herend craftspeople
are required to create each piece, which takes over a day to paint.
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The
Sphinx is dressed in a breathtakingly intricate design called
Tattoo, which takes a Herend artist seven full days to paint.
Just as the Great Sphinx of Giza required monumental work to
construct, twenty-five pairs of hands are involved in creating
Herend’s
version. Each must be fired at least six times, as compared to
three times for typical Herend figurines.
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Pink
Elephant - limited edition of 180, 10" W x 9" H,
$4,765 |
Horse
Bust - limited edition of 250, 11.5" L x 11" H,
$2,950 |
This
striking elephant is a replica of an antique figurine depicting
an elephant carrying goods along the silk road.The figurine was reissued
from the Herend archives to commemorate the Manufactory’s 180th
anniversary.
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Quiet
dignity, abundant grace and unbridled spirit are adroitly captured
in Herend’s porcelain portrayal of one of society’s
best-loved animals. Seventeen craftspeople give form to Herend’s
magnificent horse bust, which requires three days to paint.
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Elk
- 11.5" L x 11.5" H,
$3,160 |
Rooster
(Symphonic Fishnet) - limited edition of 250,
13" W x 16" H,
$4,230
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| This figurine was designed by sculptor Janos Toth and introduced
in 1957. A very popular figurine in its original natural coloration,
it is now available for the first time in a shaded brown fishnet
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A
magnificent new fishnet design premiers on Herend’s classic
rooster, a commanding figure designed by Sandor Keleti in 1924.
For the first time in Herend’s 182-year history, a harmonious
medley of fishnet colors is composed in concert to create a synchronized
fishnet symphony. The product of 17 craftspeople, each rooster
requires 19 hours to paint.
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At
left: Minotaur - limited edition of 100, 6" W x 13.5" H,
$3,035 Among
Herend’s Carnival series
is The Minotaur, a Cretan monster that is embedded deep in
European culture. This god with the head of a bull descends
from the Moon God of Mesopotamia. The symbol of virility, he
is intent on attracting the
attention of the Earth Mother, symbol of eternal womankind.
That accounts for the tattooed muscular body, which serves
in
and of itself as a virtual Carnival costume.
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Shown
at right: Carnival Group - limited edition of 100, 11.5" W
x 15.75" H, $16,500. Part of the Carnival
Series, the Carnival Group depicts a Magician, two Clowns
and a Girl with Foo Dog.Once upon a time at the Venice Carnival,
a custom was to gild the bodies of lovely girls, who joined
the colorful procession.
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Jubilee
Vase - (180 Herend patterns)
limited edition of 5, 9.75" x 25.5" H, $52,770
A
striking vase created to commemorate the 180th anniversary
of the foundation of the Manufactory, the Jubilee vase
features 180 different Herend patterns chosen from over
4,000 possibilities. Artist Ákos Tamás not
only had to consider the aesthetic placement of each pattern
with its neighbor but also had to consider the best geometric
shape to feature it. Each pattern is also highlighted in
24K gold which further enhances its profile. |
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Alligator
- limited edition of 250,
16" L x 3 " H, $3,250
A
fearsome creature of the swamp becomes a study in astounding
beauty in Herend’s spectacular portrayal of the
largest reptile in North America. Herend’s striking
version takes approximately three days to paint and demands
the talents of 18 artists to create from beginning to
end.
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 Sea
Life Vase - 15" H x 9,5" D, $5805 |
From
the 2008 Frankfurt collection, a dramatically painted vase
and bowl offer a peek into an underwater paradise. Depending
on the piece, lionfish, powder blue sturgeon, clownfish,
and threadfin butterflyfish (among others) play around
coral and kelp. While Herend is famous for its fishnet painting,
for these sea life vignettes Herend artists have wisely chosen
to use a natural coloration thereby maximizing the detail
and beauty of the tropical fish. The aquatic landscape is
further enhanced by various shades of blue which give the
viewer a sense of depth while hinting at the tropical sun
shining overhead.
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Sea
Life Bowl - 7" H x 12.5" D, $5360 |
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At
right: Tulip Vase 106516 - limited edition of 25,
18.25" H,
$15,000
At left: Tulip Vase 06516 - limited edition of
25,
18.25" H, $15,000
Originally
manufactured by the Alt Wein Porcelain Manufactory, the
Tulip vase was replicated by Herend in the early 1900s
and then reintroduced to great success in pink coloration
in 2007 and yellow coloration in 2008. The vase itself
in both shape and decoration is an example of Secession
style (what the Art Nouveau movement was called in Vienna).
This school of design was richly ornamental embracing
asymmetrical, flowing lines and often incorporating stylized
plant motifs. Behind the scenes, the vase is a complex
dance between its impressive height and its delicate
features which is accomplished through skillful design
and carefully sculpted components
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