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Sender: Dienes, László
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
László Dienes requests de László’s permission to make a copy of his portrait of Regent Miklós Horthy in the Museum of Fine Arts [5684]. The copy is intended for the Ludovika Academy. A handwritten note beneath the typescript affirms Dienes’s experience in producing accurate copies of museum works.
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Sender: Bayer, Ágost (1892 - 1958)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Bayer has been commissioned by the army battalion in Esztergom to paint a portrait of Regent Horthy. As Horthy himself is unlikely to sit to Bayer, and Bayer does not wish to paint from a photograph, he asks for de László’s permission to copy his portrait of the Regent at the Museum of Fine Arts [5684].
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Sender: Horthy de Nagybánya, Admiral Miklós, Regent of Hungary (1868 - 1957)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
The Principal Private Secretary to the Regent (Horthy) writes to convey the Regent’s thanks for de László and his family’s good wishes for the New Year. His signature is illegible.
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Sender: Háry, László (1890 - 1953)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
László Háry, officer commanding the Royal Hungarian Air Force Testing Station in Székesfehérvár, asks for permission to have de László's portrait of Admiral Horthy [5684] copied for their officers' mess. The copyist they envisage is György Litkey.
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Sender: Balló, Ede (1859 - 1936),Balló, Mrs Ede [née Margit Vámossy]
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Travel and holiday experiences. Műcsarnok exhibition reflects the poor state of Hungarian art. References Lady Chilston’s efforts to support young artists and de László's donation of a painting to the cause, exhibited at the Nemzeti Szalon. Margit Balló thanks de László for sending a reproduction and a pamphlet he wrote on the relationship between painter and sitter.
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Sender: Almásy, László (1869 - 1936),László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Almásy, László (1869 - 1936)
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.
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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)
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).
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Bilkei Gorzó, Nándor
Draft letter from de László agreeing to accept a commission to paint Elemér Preszly, Főispán (County Prefect) of Pest-Pilis-Solt-Kiskun County, now Secretary of State and Deputy Minister of the Interior. He accepts the offered honorarium of 6000 Pengő. See DLA036-0003 for the commission; commission also referred to in DLA036-0027 and DLA135-0060.
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Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Siklóssy thanks de László for the corrections to the biography, explaining a translation challenge with the word “sitter.” Plates have arrived for the Hungarian translation of "Painting a Portrait" but are delayed by customs. Advises de László to avoid László Kőszeghy, describing him as unpleasant despite his artistic talent. Verso of the sheet includes a list of names in de László’s hand.
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Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Siklóssy regrets the poor quality of reproductions, promising improvement. He agrees to publish the portrait of Marshall Byng [3666], and will photograph the Speaker of the House's office, where the artist's portrait [of the Regent] [110886] is temporarily displayed.
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Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Siklóssy acknowledges de László's temporary move to Paris and regrets Herczeg’s inability to join him. He shares plans for the redesigned Speaker’s office, tailored to best display the Regent’s portrait [110886], and mentions efforts to obtain a better interior photo. He will soon travel to North Cape and then London.
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Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Siklóssy updates de László on the progress of the reproduction of Horthy's portrait [110886]. The painting is on display in the Speaker’s Office, where renovations are being made to enhance its presentation. He notes the recent election of Sándor Sztranyavszky as Speaker [of the House of Representatives].
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Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Siklóssy updates de László on arrangements to varnish and hang the portrait of the Regent [110886] in Parliament before the State Opening, confirming it will be in place by 1 May. He has written about the artist’s donation to the Save the Children Fund in Hungary and promises to send press cuttings (typed text is duplicated in DLA138-0015).
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Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Horthy’s portrait [110886] has arrived at the Pesti Hírlap offices, where three colour reproductions are being made. Siklóssy is sending black-and-white photographs for now, including a large-format one.
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Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
The portrait of the Regent [110886] will be available on 3rd May. It will be photographed before being installed in the Prime Minister's office, which is being rearranged to best display the work.
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Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Siklóssy congratulates de László on his 65th birthday. He encloses press cuttings about the de Lászlós’ charitable donation to the Save the Children Fund and confirms that the Regent’s portrait [110886] is being delivered to Parliament today.
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