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Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0022

Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
09/10/1935
New photographs of the exhibition (Nemzeti Szalon, Oct 1935), including floral decorations, have been taken. Siklóssy is arranging for the Ave Maria picture [possibly 11601] to be photographed. He is also trying to locate the Spanish Dancer [6316], but has had trouble reaching K. Róbert Kertész of the Chilston Fund.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0023

Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/01/1936
Siklossy sends the galley proof of the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait". In addition to the paintings published in the British edition, the Hungarian edition will contain de László's military service photograph (see DLA138-0016), Felicián Zách [11229] and Ave Maria [11601].
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0024

Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
18/11/1935
Siklóssy confirms receipt of de László’s donation. He sends a draft biographical introduction, written as foreword to the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait", requesting feedback. He also asks for details about de László’s interactions with Edward VII for a project he's working on.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0025

Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/10/1935
Siklóssy encloses copies of the coloured reproduction of Horthy’s portrait [110886], comparing different printing techniques. He encloses an exhibition notice (Nemzeti Szalon, Oct 1935) from the Pester Lloyd. He mentions progress on funding "The Studio" book ("Painting a Portrait"), and includes correspondence relating to the Lady Chilston Fund.
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Hungarian Letters, 036-0026

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
11/11/1935
De László thanks Siklóssy for his letters and reproductions of the Regent’s portrait [110886]. Declines a request to paint Ede Virág-Ébner, citing concerns about setting a precedent. Expresses disappointment over the handling of a donated painting [6316] for a charity lottery, agreeing to wait for the next draw before possibly offering it to the State Museum. Includes a donation for the Árpád Bajtársai Association and asks Siklóssy to deliver it. Comments on the return of the King of Greece.
Letter from Dr Ottó Légrády to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0027

Sender: Légrády, Doctor Ottó (1878 - 1948)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
04/10/1935
Légrády thanks de László for sending the London News and encloses the Pesti Hírlap. Commission from Pest County to paint Elemér Preszly's portrait, noting that several others, himself included, hope to have their portraits painted. The Prince of Wales' popularity in Hungary. Supportive of de László’s plan to write a memoir.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0031

Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
04/07/1935
Siklóssy sends a photograph of the Speaker’s office showing Horthy’s portrait [110886], noting the planned refurbishments to the room. He mentions his upcoming travel to London via North Cape.
Letter from Dr Ottó Légrády to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0032

Sender: Légrády, Doctor Ottó (1878 - 1948)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
11/11/1935
Légrády offers his Rózsadomb house to de László for his stay in Budapest, ensuring it will meet the artist’s needs. As a precaution, he will arrange for an alternative studio. Congratulates de László on his portrait of King George II [7817], expresses admiration for his "large canvas" project, and is pleased to have helped with the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait".
Receipt from the “Árpád” Cooperative Society of students, Hungarian Letters, 036-0098

Sender: “Árpád” Cooperative Society

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
15/11/1935
Receipt for 1000 Francs from the "Árpád” Cooperative Society of students in the Royal Hungarian Péter Pázmány University's Faculty of Arts (see related item DLA036-011).
Letter from the “Árpád” Cooperative Society of students to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0113

Sender: “Árpád” Cooperative Society

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
16/10/1935
The “Árpád” Cooperative Society of students in the Royal Hungarian Péter Pázmány University's Faculty of Arts asks if de László will become the chief sponsor of their charity gala concert to be held on the tricentenary of the university's foundation.
Letter from Berta von Kerpely-Kupelwieser to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0124

Sender: Kerpely de Krassa, Mrs Anton [née Berta Kupelwieser] (1877 - 1940)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
10/09/1935
Berta von Kerpely-Kupelwieser, daughter of Paul Kupelwieser with whom de László once spent time at Brioni, is impoverished and in desperate need of money.
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0009

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
14/09/1936
Recovering from a serious heart attack, de László agrees to sign pages for the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait" once able. His illness has forced him to cancel travel to Hungary, where he planned to complete long-standing portrait commissions. He looks forward to working on his memoirs.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0010

Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
07/09/1936
Siklóssy requests signed pages for the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait".
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0036

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
17/09/1936
De László has received several appeals for help from institutions in Hungary. He asks Siklóssy to advise which institutions are genuine, as he only wants to support those truly in need. He mentions past unpleasant experiences, expressing a desire to avoid being misled again.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0037

Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
19/06/1936
Siklóssy thanks de László for sending "The Queen" featuring his portrait of Queen Marie [3211]. He and Légrády are working to resolve outstanding matters to encourage the artist's visit to Hungary.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0038

Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
05/06/1936
Siklóssy congratulates de László on becoming a grandfather. Updates him on efforts to find a suitable manor house in Hungary for his stay, noting difficulties due to economic hardship among the nobility.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0039

Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
09/05/1936
Siklóssy is delighted that de László plans to visit Hungary in the autumn. He advises him to write a letter to Ottó Légrády, affirming his satisfaction with the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait", agreeing it is best to paint the portraits in Hungary, and expressing his preference for working in the countryside.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0040

Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
25/04/1936
Siklóssy mentions de László’s recent travels. He updates the artist on the delay in printing the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait". Discusses Hungary’s favourable political situation. Refers to Pista Bárczy, Lord Rothermere, and Sir Austen Chamberlain.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0041

Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
01/05/1936
Mentions de László's holiday. Comments positively on Lord Rothermere’s article and notes improving British public opinion toward Hungary, despite recent diplomatic tensions.
Letter from Dr Ottó Légrády to de László, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0042

Sender: Légrády, Doctor Ottó (1878 - 1948)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
05/03/1937
Légrády expresses interest in visiting London with Gyula Kornis but hopes to see de László sooner in Hungary. Encourages the artist to conserve his energy during the busy Coronation period. Pesti Hírlap's Coronation issue, featuring de László’s work on the covers [9123][4460], is in preparation.