Szilágyi András (szerk.): Ars Decorativa 19. (Budapest, 2000)

New acquisitions 1999

Veress, Miklós / Porcelain Factory, Hollóháza, Experimental Studio: Ancient form, ornamental vessel, 1982. Porcelain, cast, with transparent brown and black crystalline glaze, in its foot incised L261V and with green counterdie: Hollóháza Stúdió Hungary 1831 in circular legend with the raven figure. H: 12,8 cm., D.: 13,8 cm., FD.: 9,3 cm. Inv. No.: 2000.22.1 Veress, Miklós: Pelican Veress, Miklós / Porcelain Factory, Hollóháza: Animal figures (parts of a series consisting of thirty pieces), 1984. Porcelain, cast, with colourless glaze, unpainted. Sample pieces glued on wooden block. Unmarked. "Pair of hens" H.:ll,5 and 6,5 cm., W.: 8 ill. 8,5 cm., De.: 4,5 cm. "Pelican" H.: 10 cm., W.: 10 cm., De.: 5 cm. "Water-bird" H: 8 cm., W.: 9,5 cm., De.: 4,5 cm. "Owl" H.: 7,8 cm., W.: 4,7 cm., De.: 7,5 cm. "Toucan" H.: 12,5 cm., W.: 10,7 cm., De.: 5,4 cm. "Hedgehogling" H: 4,5 cm., W.: 8,8 cm., De.: 4,8 cm. "Wild" H.: 6,3 cm., W.: 9 cm., De.: 4,7 cm. "Pig" H.: 4,7 cm., W.: 4,7 cm., De.: 4,7 cm. Inv.No.: 2000.112.1-8. Eva Csenkey DEPARTMENT OF TEXTILES Triumphal Procession - tapestry, embroidered Designed by Gyula Tornai (1851-1929); executed by R.R., 1911 Signed: In the bottom right-hand corner the initials "TGY"; above them in the middle "R1911R" Measurements: 110cm x 1116cm Embroidered on a greyish white silk repp base using couched silk thread stitching and embellished with dye applied by paintbrush. Shows an Oriental-type triumphal procession in historical attire, with ornamented waggons, horses and wild beasts. Purchased from Mrs. Barnabás Ruszinkó with money from the National Cultural Fund, 1999 According to the seller this tapestry once adorned the stairwell of a villa in Rath György utca that had been designed by Aladár Arkay. Inv. No.: 99.84.1 Pillow case - embroidered Hungarian, early 18th century Measurements: 68cm x 62cm