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Letter from Colonel Alessandro Cordano to de László's secretary, Eileen Abernethy, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0281

Sender: Cordano, Colonel Alessandro

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Forkum, Mrs [née Eileen Abernethy]
12/01/1933
Receipt of de László's cheque settling Humbert's transportation charges. Princess Helen regrets she cannot purchase the portrait of Princess Irene of Greece [7825].
Letter from Robert Morley to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0008

Sender: Morley, Robert (1857-1941)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
25/06/1933
Morley praises de László’s exhibition (Knoedler, 1933), highlighting several portraits for their excellence, particularly those of Maude Royden [6809], Viscount Byng [3666], and Countess László Széchényi [4238]. Cautions against overwork, referencing Frank Holl's fate. Expresses frustration with contemporary art criticism and the state of the art world, and touches on the financial struggles of artists and dealers.
Letter from de László to Mrs Elaine Hunter, Personal Letters, 020-0239

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)

Recipient: Hunter, Mrs Robert L. [née Hon. Elaine Augusta Guest; other married name Mrs Ernest A. Villiers]
05/11/1933
De László suggests a date to view Lord Carson’s finished portrait [3975] in his studio; he also plans to show it to Lord Findlay and Holman Gregory on the same day.
Postcard from Mrs Elaine Hunter to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0240

Sender: Hunter, Mrs Robert L. [née Hon. Elaine Augusta Guest; other married name Mrs Ernest A. Villiers]

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
05/11/1933
Accepting an invitation to tea.
Letter from Robin Lewin Hunter to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0241

Sender: Hunter, Robert Lewin (1852-1942)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
27/10/1933
Concerning an invitation to the Justinian Society's annual dinner, which Hunter hopes de László will attend.
Letter from Lord Illingworth to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0243

Sender: Illingworth of Denton, Albert Holden, 1st Baron (1865 - 1942)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
08/11/1933
Lord Illingworth encloses a ticket for the Royal Gallery for the Opening of Parliament. He suggests that if de László would like access to the Queen’s Gallery, he should write to Lord Cromer, mentioning his intention to paint the interior of the Lords' Chamber.
Letter from de László to Mrs M. Catherine Inge, Personal Letters, 020-0244

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)

Recipient: Inge, Mrs William Ralph [née Mary Catharine Spooner] (1880 - 1949)
29/11/1933
De László expresses appreciation for Dean Inge’s remarks at the unveiling of Professor Haldane’s portrait [5554]. Pleased the portrait was well received and hopes to paint the Dean in the spring (see [5727]). Shares upcoming travel plans to America, Madeira, and Morocco.
Letter from Mrs Mary Catherine Inge to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0245

Sender: Inge, Mrs William Ralph [née Mary Catharine Spooner] (1880 - 1949)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/11/1933
Expressing admiration for de László’s portrait of Professor John Scott Haldane [5554], praising it as a vivid and lifelike portrayal that perfectly captures his noble character.
Letter from de László to Béla Iványi-Grünwald, Personal Letters, 020-0246

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)

Recipient: Iványi-Grünwald, Béla (1867 - 1940)
04/12/1933
De László shares potential travel plans. He addresses a proposed Hungarian art exhibition, stressing it must be dignified, well-organised, and officially supported by the Hungarian government and its London representative, Count Széchenyi. He urges prioritising the exhibition’s moral and artistic value over commercial aims.
Letter from R. Kirkland Jamieson to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0247

Sender: Jamieson, R. Kirkland (1881-1950)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
05/05/1933
R. Kirkland Jamieson reminds de László of an upcoming de László Medal jury meeting, and thanks him for agreeing to serve on the jury.
Letter from Nicolaas “Nico” Wilhelm Jungman[n] to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0248

Sender: Jungmann [or Jungman], Nico (1872 - 1935)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/06/1933
Nico Jungman[n] thanks de László for his visit and letter, mentions Mabuse panels (see DLA020-0249), and and wishes him success with the show (Knoedler, 1933).
Letter from de László to Nicolaas “Nico” Wilhelm Jungman[n], Personal Letters, 020-0249

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)

Recipient: Jungmann [or Jungman], Nico (1872 - 1935)
24/04/1933
Sir Merrick Burrell is sending Jungman[n] two Mabuse works in need of restoration and appropriate framing. Mentions Burrell "splendid" Franz Hals.
Letter from de László to Juan Lafita y Díaz, Personal Letters, 020-0252

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)

Recipient: Díaz, Juan Lafita y (1889 - 1967)
02/10/1933
De László apologises for missing Lafita’s exhibition opening due to a trip to Paris but hopes to visit it soon; invites Lafita and his wife to lunch.
Letter from Lord Lansdowne to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0254

Sender: Lansdowne, Henry William Edmund Petty-Fitzmaurice, 6th Marquis of (1872 - 1936)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
26/09/1933
Lord Lansdowne thanks de László for his condolence telegram after the death of his son. He recalls his son may have been at Bowood during de László’s visit. Postpones sittings for his portrait [5972].
Letter from de László to Father Ernest Eugene Laws, Personal Letters, 020-0256

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)

Recipient: Laws, Father Ernest Eugene
16/06/1933
De László apologises for his delayed reply and thanks Father Laws for sending 'Our Lady’s Epitaph' (see DLA020-0259). Will resume work on the portrait soon [9806], hoping to share it by the end of the month.
Letter from Father Ernest Eugene Laws to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0257

Sender: Laws, Father Ernest Eugene

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
12/06/1933
Laws hopes to visit de László’s studio to see the portrait of Mrs. Bowring-Hanbury [9806]. He mentions Colin Agnew’s high praise of the artist's work.
Letter from Father Ernest Eugene Laws to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0258

Sender: Laws, Father Ernest Eugene

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
29/05/1933
Laws expresses joy at Bowring-Hanbury’s improving health and praises de László’s portrait of his (Bowring-Hanbury’s) wife [9806]. He offers best wishes for Paul de Laszlo's forthcoming wedding and encloses a poem (see DLA020-0259).
Verse by Father Ernest Eugene Laws, 'Our Lady's Epitaph', Personal Letters, 020-0259

Sender: Laws, Father Ernest Eugene

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
29/05/1933
Verse by Father Ernest Eugene Laws entitled 'Our Lady's Epitaph' (see related item DLA020-0258).
Letter from Dr Lajos Lederer to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0260

Sender: Lederer, Doctor Lajos (1904 - 1985)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
02/02/1933
Lederer confirms a visit. He assures de László he will not write about his book without prior consultation and suggests the possibility of an interview.
Letter from de László to Duncan Campbell Lee, Personal Letters, 020-0261

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)

Recipient: Campbell Lee, Duncan
19/10/1933
De László shares news of painting General Pershing’s portrait in Paris [6888]. He thanks Campbell Lee for a pamphlet, regrets missing a lecture. Mentions upcoming travel to the US for commissions, refers to his exhibition in New York (Knoedler, October 1933), and a portrait sitting with Lord Carson [3975].