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Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László; letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0148

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
30/08/1935
Multiple pieces of correspondence. Letter dated 30 August 1935: Holme's offer has been accepted; the publication of the Hungarian version of "Painting a Portrait" is underway, with 200 signed copies planned. De László should write to Légrády. Balló has requested the artist's portrait of the "Governor" for an upcoming exhibition. Letter dated 30 September 1935: De László agrees to sign 200 copies of the Hungarian version of "Painting a Portrait". Mentions Nemzeti Szalon opening. Encloses photograph of King George of Greece.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0149

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/09/1935
Siklóssy's portrait [111404] has been praised by notable figures (Herczeg, Kornis). Légrády still hopes de László will paint Herczeg. He agrees to a 4-page preface for the Hungarian edition of “Painting a Portrait”. Plans to exhibit portraits of himself and Wekerle [possibly 111100] (Nemzeti Szalon, Oct 1935). The Regent’s portrait [110886], much admired by Sztranyavszky, will feature prominently in the exhibition; it will be officially unveiled at the opening of Parliament.
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0150

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
18/09/1935
De László reflects on Siklóssy's visit to London and a sketch he made of him [111404]. Discusses the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait". Recalls painting Wekerle’s portrait [111100]. Requests varnishing of Horthy's portrait [110886] prior to exhibition (Nemzeti Szalon, Oct 1935). Prince of Wales’ visit to Hungary. Recent holiday highlights. Requests an update on the planned presentation of Horthy’s portrait in Parliament.
Postcard from Dr László Siklóssy to de László; letter from de László's secretary to Dr László Siklóssy, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0151

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951),László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
23/07/1935
Multiple pieces of correspondence. Postcard dated 23 July 1935: Siklóssy regrets being unable to accept de László’s invitation due to a prior commitment but looks forward to discussing the book soon. Letter dated 24 July 1935: De László’s secretary extends an invitation from the de Lászlós to dinner.
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0152

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
13/12/1935
De László thanks Siklóssy for his efforts regarding the mishandled charity lottery painting [6316]. He disagrees with Gábor Ugron's claim that the committee has sole rights over the painting and asserts his original donation was to a different society. Has returned proofs for the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait". Received notice from the Alispán regarding a portrait commission and anticipates painting three notable figures in Budapest. Supports "The Hungarian Quarterly", has sent a King Edward anecdote, and requests the marriage date of Crown Prince Rudolf for his memoirs.
Letter from the Munkácsy Guild to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0072

Sender: Márk, Lajos (1867 - 1942),Glatz, Oszkár (1872 - 1958),Gyenes de Szentgyörgyvár, Lajos (1890 - 1971),Munkácsy Guild

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
04/07/1935
Letter from the Munkácsy Guild thanking de László for his support. Appended note in Lajos Márk's hand referencing de László's confusion over the Lady Chilston and Munkácsy Guild initiatives.
Letter from Elek Petrovics to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0073

Sender: Petrovics [Petrovich], Elek (1873 - 1945)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
30/03/1935
Petrovics looks forward to seeing de László’s new portrait of the Regent in Parliament [110886].
Letter from Aladár Edvi Illés to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0074

Sender: Edvi Illés, Aladár (1870 - 1958)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
25/04/1935
Edvi Illés sends best wishes on de László's 66th birthday. Difficult times in Hungary for artists; news on Edvi Illés' sons’ careers.
Letter from the Munkácsy Guild to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0075

Sender: Márk, Lajos (1867 - 1942),Glatz, Oszkár (1872 - 1958),Gyenes de Szentgyörgyvár, Lajos (1890 - 1971),Munkácsy Guild

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
02/03/1935
Letter from the Munkácsy Guild thanking de László for his donation.
Postcard from Ede Balló to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0080

Sender: Balló, Ede (1859 - 1936)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
09/01/1935
Balló is pleased to hear that de László is planning a visit to Budapest. He thanks him for a portrait of a lady.
Letter from Béla Dege to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0096

Sender: Dege, Béla

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/01/1935
Béla Dege introduces himself as a reader of the Pesti Hírlap. He mentions de László’s Magdalen painting [2932] in the Szépművészeti Museum. He is an engineer asking de László’s help to recommend him to Prajadhipok, King of Siam, who is recruiting several professionals in London before he returns to Siam.
Letter from László Almássy to de László; item includes a draft reply from de László to Almássy, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0124

Sender: Almásy, László (1869 - 1936),László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Almásy, László (1869 - 1936)
20/03/1935
László Almássy thanks de László for painting a portrait of the Regent Horthy [110886] for the Hungarian House of Representatives. Encloses a photograph taken on the occasion of the artist's visit to the House. Item includes a draft reply from de László thanking Almássy for his hospitality and noting the pride he feels in being able to offer a portrait of a "forever eminent" and "shining star" of Hungarian history to the nation.
Letter from Count János Wimpffen and Sándor Budinszky to de László; item includes a draft letter from de László to Jenő Hubay, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0126

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Budinszky, Sándor (1901 - 1975),Wimpffen, Count János

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Hubay de Szalatnya, Jenő (1858 - 1937)
01/04/1935
Letter from József Technical University’s Benevolent Society, asking de László to accept becoming a patron of their gala concert and to make a donation. Item includes a draft letter from de László to Jenő Hubay in which de László recalls fond memories of painting Hubay's wife's portrait [4825], and requests assistance in forwarding a letter to Sándor Budinszky (see related item DLA035-0129).
Letter from Ilona Mándy to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0127

Sender: Mándy, Ilona

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
09/05/1935
lona Mándy, a correspondent of Hétfői Napló, Párisi Curír and l’Agence de Presse Elysée, requests an appointment with de László.
Letter/receipt from Sándor Budinszky to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0129

Sender: Budinszky, Sándor (1901 - 1975)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/04/1935
Sándor Budinszky confirms receipt of a letter from de László, sent by Jenő Hubay's emissary, along with a cheque for £10.
Letter from de László's secretary to Máté Bacsich, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0130

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

Recipient: Bacsich, Máté
05/04/1935
De László has reviewed Bacsich's daughter's drawing and, finding it lacking in sufficient quality, is unable to offer any advice (see related items DLA035-0132 and DLA035-0131).
Letter from Máté Bacsich to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0131

Sender: Bacsich, Máté

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
02/04/1935
Máté Bacsich encloses a drawing by his daughter, seeking de László’s advice on whether he should send her to art school (see also DLA035-0132).
Letter from Máté Bacsich to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0132

Sender: Bacsich, Máté

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/03/1935
Máté Bacsich encloses a drawing by his daughter, seeking de László’s advice on whether he should send her to art school (see also DLA035-0131).
Letter from Nándor Bilkei Gorzó to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0003

Sender: Bilkei Gorzó, Nándor

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
09/09/1935
Commission to paint the portrait of Elemér Preszly, Főispán (County Prefect) of Pest-Pilis-Solt-Kiskun County, now Secretary of State and Deputy Minister of the Interior. A fee of 6000 Pengő is offered. For de László's draft reply agreeing to the commission, see DLA036-0002; commission also referred to in DLA036-0027 and DLA135-0060.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0006

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
27/02/1935
Siklossy is pleased de László will paint the Prince of Wales, who enjoyed his visit to Budapest despite photography restrictions. He sends a special English edition covering the visit and asks about a large-format album of de László’s work for future reproductions.