Condition: Near Mint
Height: 1″ (2.5cm)
Width: 7″ (17.5cm)
Length: 10.5″ (26.25cm)
Year Manufactured: 1970
This striking artifact is a bronze relief created by the Hungarian sculptor Otto Kopcsanyi in 1970. Titled “Centaur And Mermaid,” the…
Condition: Near Mint
Height: 1″ (2.5cm)
Width: 7″ (17.5cm)
Length: 10.5″ (26.25cm)
Year Manufactured: 1970
This striking artifact is a bronze relief created by the Hungarian sculptor Otto Kopcsanyi in 1970. Titled “Centaur And Mermaid,” the piece instantly draws your attention with its bold, abstract forms and the enchanting figures of a mermaid and a centaur brought together in a single artistic vision. Measuring about 1 inch in height, 7 inches wide, and 10.5 inches long, this plaque is solid yet detailed, with a tactile surface that you can almost feel just by looking at it. Despite being over fifty years old, it’s held up exceptionally well and is described as being in near mint condition. The hand-crafted details and unique patina that’s developed over the decades make it a genuine treasure for collectors and anyone who appreciates mid-century European art.
Otto Kopcsanyi was known for his expressive style, often mixing mythical or fantastical themes with a modern, almost playful approach. His bronze reliefs, such as this one, are not mass-produced items; each piece was meticulously handmade, which means every example is slightly different. Reliefs like this weren’t hugely common even in their own time, and these days, finding one in such good shape is pretty rare. Art by Kopcsanyi often ended up in private collections or as a statement piece in stylish homes, and they’ve only grown in appeal as people rediscover the unique charm of Hungarian modernists from the 1960s and 1970s. If you love art that tells a story and stands out from the usual, this is the kind of piece you won’t see every day. It’s vintage, quirky, and carries the weight and character that comes from half a century of history.
