Here is what AI tells me about this piece.
Quick estimate
Because your piece is a large (≈12″) human figure, stamped “Herend Hungary Handpainted” with the dates 1826 & 1976 and the printed 150 plus a handwritten 189, it very likely is a commemorative / limited-edition Herend piece (1976 marking the 150th anniversary of Herend, founded 1826). For that type of large, numbered/commemorative Herend human figure, a reasonable market range today is roughly:
~US $400 → $2,500, depending on condition, exact model/edition, pattern, and whether it’s in original box or has provenance. Pieces at the low end appear in estate / e-commerce listings; rarer limited editions and pieces sold through dealers/auctions can reach the top end or above. eBay+2The Saleroom+2
Why I gave that range
- The dates and “150” strongly suggest a 1976 150th-anniversary issue. Herend has produced limited/anniversary editions and explicitly numbers some limited runs (examples and listings for limited-edition Herend items exist). Limited/collector series commonly carry higher prices than mass-production figurines. Herend Experts+1
- Size & subject matter matter. Human figures about 11–12½” have appeared in auction catalogues and price guides as higher-value lots compared with small animal figures. A catalogue/auction entry references a similar man-in-traditional-dress figure ~11½” tall. The Saleroom
- Market examples are mixed. Smaller/used Herend human-figure listings on eBay / Etsy show values from the low hundreds; some limited Herend items or dealer listings show prices in the thousands — hence the broad range. eBay+1
What the markings probably mean
- “Herend Hungary Handpainted” = maker and authenticity mark.
- “1826 & 1976” and “150” = almost certainly commemorating the 150th anniversary (1826 → 1976). That makes it a dated commemorative issue rather than a generic modern production piece. Herend Experts+1
- Printed number 150 could indicate the edition (e.g., limited to 150 pieces) or reference the anniversary — limited runs increase collectibility.
- Handwritten “189” is more likely a form/model number or painter/atelier inventory mark (not the edition size). Scratched marks often are workshop numbers or retailer stock marks.
