Andor Meszaros Australia, 1900-72
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About Andor Meszaros
Born in Budapest, Hungary in 1900, Andor Meszaros worked studied extensively Vienna, Paris and Budapest prior to his arrival in Australia in 1939. A sculptor who specialised in medallions, over more than 30 years, he created hundreds of art medals depicting the leading Australians to who contributed to the scientific, medical and artistic fields. He also created some larger sculptures including three works for the King George V Memorial Hospital for Mothers and Babies in Sydney and a silver alter-piece for Canterbury Cathedral in England. He was President of the Victorian Sculptors Society in 1955-56 and 1962.
The earliest auction listing we have for Andor Meszaros is in 1975 and in total 26 works by the artist have been offered for sale, of which 18 (69%) were sold. The highest price recorded for the artist is $20,130 for A Pair of Moulded Rams Heads sold by Gibson's Auctioneers & Valuers in June 2021. This year one work has been offered for sale. Works by Andor Meszaros are held by the Queensland Art Gallery, Ian Potter Museum of Art and a further four major public national galleries (see list below).
Andor Meszaros is listed in the following standard biographical references:
- McCulloch, Alan McCulloch, Susan McCulloch, Emily McCulloch-Childs. The New McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art. 4th Edition, Aus Art Melbourne & The Miegunyah Press, 2006. Page 679
Artists' Resale Royalty
Could the second and subsequent works by this artist sold after June 9, 2010 for over $1,000 be liable for the Artists' Resale Royalty? More info…
Yes, eligible, subject to the artist satisfying the residency test. The artist is alive or has been deceased for less than 70 years. Contact the Copyright Agency for information on the residency test.
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