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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 1st May. He has written about the artist’s donation to the Save the Children Fund in Hungary and promises to send press cuttings (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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