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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.

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ReserveCollection

March 2014

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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.

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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

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Stemming from the sameinspiration, Imre Schrammelcreated the “Carnival Manwith Mask, which stands animpressive 15.75” tall.

Limited Edition of 100

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Beautifully hand painted and embellished with 24K gold accents, the proud Peacock stands 9.25” H.

Peacock

Limited Edition of 250

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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

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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

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Watchful Owl stands proudand tall at 12”.

Watchful OwlLimited Edition of 250

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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

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At 16” tall, the Roosterfigurine proudly shows off aharmonious medley offishnet colors, composed inconcert to create asynchronized fishnetsymphony.

RoosterLimited Edition of 250

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Painted in the Jiangxipattern, this 14” tallfigurine symbolizeshappiness and generosityand serves as a talisman ofgood luck.

Laughing

Buddha

Limited Edition of 250

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Standing 10” tall andproudly showing off hiscolorful feathers, this parrotis painted in the symphonicfishnet style.

Parrot

Standing

Limited Edition of 250

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The Rainbow-Billed Toucanis perched at a stately6.75” H. and exhibits arainbow of Herend’s fishnetcolors.

Toucan

Limited Edition of 250

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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

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Accompanying TwirlRooster is Swirl Hen, whichmeasures 5” in length and stands 7.25” tall.

Swirl Hen

Limited Edition of 100

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Herend artists create this13.5” tall masterpiece bypairing a Chinese waterdragon with the elaborateJiangxi pattern.

Pitcher

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Available in a limited edition of 100, the candelabra measures 14.5” long and stands 13” tall.

Woodland Party Candelabra

Limited Edition of 100

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Standing 8.5” tall, dramatic24K gold leaves andalternating panels of keylime and butterscotchfishnet adorn Herend’spineapple

Pineapple

Limited Edition of 150

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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

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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