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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 de Pernesz 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 is to paint the Prince of Wales' portrait. The Prince enjoyed his visit to Budapest, though photography was not permitted. He sends a special English edition covering the visit and asks about obtaining a large-format album of de László’s work for future reproductions.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy de Pernesz to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0007

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/10/1935
Siklóssy thanks de László for his letter, photos, and the Illustrated London News. Dr Légrády seems to be open to having his portrait painted, thanks to de László's charm. Siklóssy is glad the artist will also paint Elemér Preszly. He is currently translating Baldry’s book on de László.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy de Pernesz to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0009

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
04/11/1935
Siklóssy expresses excitement about de László’s upcoming visit. He mentions a forthcoming reproduction of King George of Greece's portrait [7817] in the Illustrated Pesti Hírlap. He relays a request from Mme Ébner, who hopes de László can paint her son before he departs for America (see fn2 in translation). He offers to send a photograph of the late Zsigmond Quittner’s portrait [possibly 111075].
Letter from Doctor László Siklóssy to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0010

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
26/06/1935
Siklóssy regrets the poor quality of reproductions, promising improvement. He agrees to publish the portrait of Marshall Byng [likely 3666], and will photograph the Speaker of the House's office, where the artist's portrait [of the Regent] [110886] is temporarily displayed.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy de Pernesz to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0011

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
02/07/1935
Siklóssy acknowledges de László's temporary move to Paris and regrets Ferenc 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.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy de Pernesz to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0012

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/02/1935
Siklóssy requests larger-format colour prints of the artist’s work for inclusion in a special anniversary edition of the Pesti Hirláp celebrating British-Hungarian friendship.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy de Pernesz to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0013

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
11/05/1935
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].
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy de Pernesz to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0014

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
25/04/1935
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.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy de Pernesz to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0015

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
07/05/1935
Horthy’s portrait [110886] has arrived at the Pesti Hírlap offices, where three colour reproductions are being made. He is sending black-and-white photographs for now, including a large-format one.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy de Pernesz to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0016

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
02/05/1935
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.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy de Pernesz to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0017

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
30/04/1935
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.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy de Pernesz to de László, Hungarian Letters, 036-0019

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
05/10/1935
Siklóssy shares details from the Nemzeti Szalon exhibition (Oct 1935), praising the prominent display and popularity of de László's portraits, especially that of Wekerle [111100], which he fought to include and had restored. He promises to send photographs of the hang soon.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy de Pernesz 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.