Background
Gerenday, Laci Anthony de was born on August 17, 1911 in Budapest, Hungary. Son of László and Ilona (Jiraszek) de Gerenday. came to the United States, 1912.
Gerenday, Laci Anthony de was born on August 17, 1911 in Budapest, Hungary. Son of László and Ilona (Jiraszek) de Gerenday. came to the United States, 1912.
Student, South Dakot State School Mines, Rapid City, 1929-1930; student, Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pennsylvania, 1931-1932; student, National Academy Design, New York City, 1932-1934; student, Beaux Arts Institute, New York City, 1934-1935.
Professor, Lyme (Connecticut) Academy Fine Arts, since 1979; sculptor, since 1936.
With United States Military, 1943-1946. Fellow National Sculpture Society (member council, Lindsey Morris Memorial award 1955, 81, 91, Bennett prize 1963, Roman Bronze Foundry award 1980, John Spring Art Founder award 1992). Member National Academy Design (academician, Ellen Speyer prize 1947, 63, 91, Daniel Chester French Gold medal 1995), National Arts Club (Salzman award 1994), Hudson Valley Arts Association (Mistress John Newington award 1979, Elliot Liskin Memorial award 1995), National Society Literature Arts, American Medallic Society, Federation International Medaille.
Married Mary Ellen Lord, 1939 (deceased 1976). 1 child, Lynn; married Elisabeth Gordon Chandler, May 12, 1979.