Gabriel Hayes (1909–1978) Original Oil – Portrait

Original Oil Painting by Gabriel Hayes (1909–1978) Portrait of a Young Boy - Original oil on board, signed and dated 1949. A rare opportunity to acquire an original painting by one of Ireland's most distinguished twentieth-century artists. Gabriel Hayes was an acclaimed painter, sculptor and designer whose work forms an important part of Ireland's artistic heritage. She is best known for designing Ireland's iconic decimal bronze coinage introduced in 1971, creating the celebrated sculpture *The Three Graces*, and producing major public commissions including the monumental limestone reliefs on the Department of Industry & Commerce building on Kildare Street, Dublin. In recognition of her outstanding contribution to Irish art, she was awarded the **Oireachtas Gold Medal for Sculpture** in 1977. This painting, "Portrait of a Young Boy" is a fine example of Hayes' portrait work and is signed and dated - 1949- This painting was previously catalogued for sale by James Adam & Sons Fine Art Auctioneers, St Stephen's Green, Dublin, in 2019 with a published estimate of €2,000–€4,000 ( link below ). Artist: Gabriel Hayes (1909–1978) Title Portrait of a Young Boy Medium Oil on board Date: 1949 Signature: Signed and dated by the artist Size: Approx. 61 × 48.4 cm (24 × 19 inches) Condition: Good overall condition Framed. An excellent opportunity to acquire an original work by an artist whose paintings and sculptures are held in important public and private collections throughout Ireland.