herend reserve collection
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Herend’s exclusive Reserve Collection presents spectacular hand painted porcelain sculptures with a powerful presence, making them strong statement pieces commanding center stage.TRANSCRIPT
ReserveCollection
March 2014
Herend porcelain’s exclusive Reserve Collection
presents spectacular hand painted porcelain
sculptures with a powerful presence.
These statement pieces truly command center stage.
Each is a very special work created for Herend
connoisseurs and art aficionados with an eye for
extraordinary compositions in porcelain. Adorned
with 24-karat gold accents, most are limited editions
that are meticulously crafted by many pairs of hands
and take many hours, day and weeks to paint.
Prepare to sense the passion of great sculptors,
master painters and visionary designers imbued in
every Reserve Collection piece they lovingly craft.
Each is elegantly presented in a luxury case.
After experiencing aVenetian Carnival firsthand,Imre Schrammel wasinspired to create theCarnival Figurine series. The16” tall “Carnival Womanwith Mask” is in celebrationof the 160th anniversary ofthe Queen Victoria pattern.
Carnival Woman and
Man with Mask
Limited Edition of 100
Stemming from the sameinspiration, Imre Schrammelcreated the “Carnival Manwith Mask, which stands animpressive 15.75” tall.
Limited Edition of 100
Beautifully hand painted and embellished with 24K gold accents, the proud Peacock stands 9.25” H.
Peacock
Limited Edition of 250
Inspired from small pieces of stone, glass or ceramic used in mosaics, thirty eight different Herend patterns create a mosaic-like compositionon the tortoise’s shell. The 3” tall Tessarae Tortoise stretches to 8.75” long.
Tessarae Tortoise
Limited Edition of 250
A new symphony of fishnetcolors in light orange,raspberry and rust makes a world-wide debut on the stunning Flamingo Duetfigurine, which stands at animpressive 11” tall.
Flamingo Duet
Limited Edition of 250 Painting Time: 13 hours
Watchful Owl stands proudand tall at 12”.
Watchful OwlLimited Edition of 250
For the first time, theRothschild Bird pattern hasbeen rendered in sculpturalform. Offering a stylizeddepiction of the birds, thislovely 6.5” tall figurinebrings to life the storyincluding the tree thatanchors all 12 RothschildBird motifs.
The Rothschild Birds
Limited Edition of 250
At 16” tall, the Roosterfigurine proudly shows off aharmonious medley offishnet colors, composed inconcert to create asynchronized fishnetsymphony.
RoosterLimited Edition of 250
Two impressive painting techniques are combined to create this striking figurine: symphonic fishnet coupled with faux bois. Measures 9.5” in length and 7.75” in height.
Canadian Ducks
Limited Edition of 250
The fishnet Elk figurine was originally introduced in natural coloration in 1957, and designed by sculptor Janos Toth. It measures 11.5” long and stands11.5” tall.
Elk
Sitting 8.5” high, the Geishais dressed in a kimonodecorated in the ornateEmpereu pattern whichfeatures lotus blossomsamong other flower motifs.
Geisha
Limited Edition of 250
A replica of an antique figurine depicting an elephant carrying goods along the historical Silk Road, the 9.5” tall and 10” wide Silk Road Elephant figurine was reissued from the Herend archives to commemorate the Manufactory’s 180th anniversary.
Silk Road
Elephant
Limited Edition of 180
This symphonic fishnetschool of fish stands animpressive 13.5” tall andconsists of 40 differentcomponents meticulouslycrafted and married to forma sculptural masterpiece.
Tropical Reef
Limited Edition of 100
Herend’s Madonna & Childis based on a Gothic woodenstatue from (circa) 1420called the Second Madonnaof Toporc which is housedin the Hungarian NationalGallery. The 22” tallporcelain version made itsdebut in 1940 when artistKata Gacser reinterpretedthe image for theManufactory.
Madonna and
Child
Limited Edition of 250
Painted in the Jiangxipattern, this 14” tallfigurine symbolizeshappiness and generosityand serves as a talisman ofgood luck.
Laughing
Buddha
Limited Edition of 250
The Buddha measures 8.6” tall and is modeled after a smaller version that was sculped in 1937 by Kata Gaeser.
Buddha
Limited Edition of 250
Inspired by Chinese mythology, the 7.5” long and 7.25” tall Carps at Dragon’s Gate figurine depicts the belief that any carp that can surmount the raging torrents at Dragon’s Gate in the Shanxi Province of China will soar
into the sky and transform itself into a dragon, believed to be the most powerful and divine of all creatures.
Carps at
Dragon’ s Gate
Limited Edition of 250
Herend’s mythical dragon is 11.5” long and 4.5” wide and hand painted in the Chrysanteme Orange pattern,
Dragon
Limited Edition of 300
Herend’s artists presenttheir own uniqueinterpretation of a felinegatekeeeper resting on adramatic pedestal with arecurring motif.Highlighted in 24K gold theLion on Pedestal standsguard at 13” tall.
Lion on
Pedestal
Limited Edition of 250
Standing an impressive15.5” tall, the Large Giraffefeatures a modified fishnetpainting technique intendedto mimic the animal printthat graces a giraffe.
Large
Giraffe
Limited Edition of 250
Standing 10” tall andproudly showing off hiscolorful feathers, this parrotis painted in the symphonicfishnet style.
Parrot
Standing
Limited Edition of 250
The Rainbow-Billed Toucanis perched at a stately6.75” H. and exhibits arainbow of Herend’s fishnetcolors.
Toucan
Limited Edition of 250
The twirling kaleidoscopetreatment which takes 6hours to paint makes itsdebut on the boastfulrooster and hen. The TwirlRooster measures 6.25” inlength and stands 9.25” tall.
Twirl Rooster
Limited Edition of 100
Accompanying TwirlRooster is Swirl Hen, whichmeasures 5” in length and stands 7.25” tall.
Swirl Hen
Limited Edition of 100
The Herend Manufactory has immortalized the world’s largest bivalve mollusk with this 8” long and 10.25” wide Giant Clam, with pearlized interior.
Giant Clam
Limited Edition of 250
Mermaid on Shell
Limited Edition of 250
Holding a 24K gold tulipshell while perched on agiant clam shell with itspearlized core exposed,Herend ’s Mermaid on Shellfigurine measure 9” longand 10” tall.
Among Herend’s Carnivalseries by Imre Schrammel isthe 13.5” tall Minotaurfigurine, a Cretan monsterthat is embedded deep inEuropean culture.
Minotaur
Limited Edition of 100
Measuring 11.5” long and 6.5” tall, the Sphinx is dressed in a breathtakingly intricate design called Tattoo. Because tattooing was practiced by the ancient Egyptians 4000 years ago, the design was a natural choice for Herend’s Sphinx.
Sphinx
Limited Edition of 250
Green fishnet is offset by layers of alternating colors which dramatically highlight the armored back of this 16” long alligator.
Alligator
Limited Edition of 250
Horse Bust
Limited Edition of 250
Quiet dignity, abundantgrace and unbridled spiritare adroitly captured inHerend’s porcelainportrayal of one of society’sbest-loved animals. Thismagnificent thoroughbredbust measures 11.5” longand 11” tall.
With this introduction wecelebrate Rothschild Birdand all of its many moodswith a 14.4” tall coveredurn featuring all 12 motifsas well as all of the bordercolors that have beenpresented over the years.The urn is inscribed with aspecial commemorativeanniversary logo. Limited Edition of 250
Covered Urn
Originally manufactured bythe Alt Wein PorcelainManufactory, the 18.25” tallTulip Vase was replicated byHerend in the early 1900sand then reintroduced togreat success in pinkcoloration in 2007 andyellow coloration in 2008.
Tulip Vase
Limited Edition of 25
Herend artists create this13.5” tall masterpiece bypairing a Chinese waterdragon with the elaborateJiangxi pattern.
Pitcher
Available in a limited edition of 100, the candelabra measures 14.5” long and stands 13” tall.
Woodland Party Candelabra
Limited Edition of 100
The mastery of Herend’sartists is fully realized inthis depiction of thePhoenix at the moment ofdeath and rebirth. Thisfigurine is 5.75” long and7.25” high.
Phoenix
Limited Edition of 150
Ming Dynasty Dragon
Limited Edition of 100
Inspired by the Ming Dynasty and its signature blue and white color scheme, this striking piece withstands time at 11.5” long and 4.5”high.
Sitting in a proud stancewith a hint of anticipation,this Labrador Retriever(8.5” high) could be anactual working dog ormaybe he is just good atworking the ball. Eitherway, his soulful eyes clearlyhave a story to tell.
Black Lab
Limited Edition of 100
A dynasty of prosperity, military expansion and artistic achievement, the most treasured art figurines eminating from the Tang Dynastywere ceramic horses glazed in cobalt blue. Herend offers its modern interpretation in striking sapphire fishnet. (14” long x 12” high.)
Limited Edition of 150
Tang Horse
The artists at Herend have clearly captured the presence of an alpha member of the pack (9.5” long x 4.5” high). The sophisticatedcoolness of the platinum and gray-tone fishnet yields center stage to the drama of the wolf ’s fiery eyes whose message is clearly in auniversal language.
Wolf
Limited Edition of 150
Roosevelt Elk-
Limited Edition of 75
To honor the 1909 conservation efforts of President Theodore Roosevelt to protect the Olympic Elk, this impressive animal wasrenamed Roosevelt Elk. Almost as if he knows he is being talked about, this male (only males have antlers) has looked up from hisnormal grazing to allow us to admire Herend’s 9.75” tall interpretation.
Fireworks Dragon
Limited Edition of 100
This dragon is clearly dressed to be part of a world-renown party – whether it’s carnival in Rio or a Chinese New Year celebration inSan Francisco. While he radiates the heat, intensity and energy of a fireworks show, his vibrant combination of black fishnet with swirlsof color will fortunately be around long after the few remaining embers of a fleeting aerial display diminish. (11.5” long x 4.5” wide)
This 6” tall duo, normally serving as guardians against evil spirits, must be resigned to the fact that their more noble function will take aback seat to the lure of aesthetics found in the striking combination of their sapphire color offset by 24K gold.
Foo Dogs
Limited Edition of 100
Created by sculptor Eva Vastagh in 1937, this figurine wonderfully captures the determined energy of two peacocks engaged in a mockdual to win the favor of a peahen. 8.5” long and 5.25” high.
Pair of Peacocks
Limited Edition of 75
Reflecting a snapshot of every day life in a pride of lions, this mother and baby are honored to model a new mosaic fishnet colorcombination of gold, terracotta and chocolate. 10.25” long x 4” high.
Lioness and Cub
Limited Edition of 150
On a beautiful summer’sday, a striking new fishnetcolor, black sapphire, makesits debut on the bluebird.The figurine is 4.75” longand 8.5” tall.
Bluebird on Sunflower
Limited Edition of 100
A north wind blows inHerend today and theweather vane, standing13.5” tall, proudly shows offhis unique copper fishnetand sapphire blue tailfeathers.
Weather VaneLimited Edition of 100
North America’s largest land mammal was more hulking than handsome – until Herend’s artists covered him in a mantle ofgold accents and dramatic chocolate fishnet. The bison is 10.75” long and 7.75” tall.
Bison
Limited Edition of 250
Groomed by Mother Nature but enhanced by Herend, the hardy longhorn and its characteristic features are beautifully captured in this figurine which stands 14” long and 7.5” tall.
Large Longhorn
Limited Edition of 150
Standing 8.5” tall, dramatic24K gold leaves andalternating panels of keylime and butterscotchfishnet adorn Herend’spineapple
Pineapple
Limited Edition of 150
The Rose vase captures arose garden at the height ofthe season. The vase is 9.5”long and 9.25” tall.
Limited Edition of 100
Rose Vase
Each parrot is a uniquefigurine and comes in itsown luxury case. They aresold together as a set withthe parrot looking down 6”long and 5.75” tall and theparrot looking straight 5.5”long and 6.5” tall.
Parrots
Limited Edition of 50