Lady Hazel Lavery

After the Anglo-Irish treaty, the Irish Free State government invited Lavery to create an image of a female personification of Ireland for the new Irish banknotes. Such a personification harks back to figures in ancient Irish mythology

This personification of Ireland modelled on Lady Lavery and painted by her husband was reproduced on banknotes of Ireland from 1928 until the 1970s. It then appeared as a watermark on Series B and C notes until the latter were replaced by the euro in 2002

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Handcrafted by traditional Irish artisan Tom Hughes. I am from Dublin Ireland now living in Sydney since 2001. I am Artist a professional photographer, I have a diploma in Graphic Design.

I have always been intrigued by handmade items; I believe if you have the talent to make it then do it.

I am trying to keep the art of copper repousse alive. Copper repousse is among the arts, that is all but a lost forgotten art
By commission, I can craft a bespoke custom, unique handcrafted repousse copper art. The design of your choice or I can help you design your unique copper artwork
My artwork is best described as being traditional rustic organic art. Just as in nature there will be flaws. I tend to be drawn to the ‘wear,’ finding it infinitely more beautiful and interesting than the flawless perfection of manufactured pieces.

Celtic Copper Craft artwork comes with a quality frame along with a signed & stamped certificate of authenticity.

Celtic Copper Craft artwork has a felt backing & signed with, my Gaelic signature (síniú) on the back of the work, also signed on the front.