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Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Business Correspondence - Concertina File, 153-0802

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
25/05/1935
Plans to paint Légrády in Budapest have fallen through, but efforts to arrange sittings with Herczeg in Paris continue. Payment, framing logistics, and work on the Regent’s portrait reproductions are underway. Recent political appointments in Budapest and possible commissions from Elemér Preszly and a young woman (Duplicate of DLA138-0020).
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Business Correspondence - Concertina File, 153-0803

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
23/05/1935
Siklóssy updates de László on unsuccessful initial attempts to reproduce the Regent's portrait [110886], sharing that the Regent prefers smaller, signed photographic reproductions. New photographs are being arranged, and careful work is underway to ensure high-quality results (Duplicate of DLA138-0021).
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0016

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/06/1936
Baldry praises the reproduction of de László’s portrait of Queen Marie [possibly 3211] and congratulates him on his promotion in the Légion d’honneur. He discusses Sir Robert Witt, de László’s current work, his lecture and the Royal Academy exhibition.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0017

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/04/1936
Baldry discusses de László and Lucy’s travels, hoping he will sketch in Jerusalem. Notes Sickert’s exhibition at the Leicester Galleries following his resignation from the Royal Academy, mentions Llewellyn’s portrait of the Archbishop of Canterbury, praises de László’s portrait of Mrs Stanley Baldwin [2324], reports on Kendrick’s recovery, and congratulates de László on the recent award of a further order.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0019

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
13/03/1936
Baldry congratulates de László on the progress of his Romanian portraits [4220][3211][4217] and asks to see photographs of the series. He discusses his own pastel still lifes and the difficult state of the art market, advises against exhibiting a picture under unfavourable conditions, and reports on Kendrick’s recovery from illness.
Letter from Eileen Abernethy, de László's secretary, to Alfred Lys Baldry, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0086

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Forkum, Mrs [née Eileen Abernethy] (1898

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
29/04/1936
De László’s secretary, Eileen Abernethy, sends Baldry reproductions of works by Hogarth, Reynolds and Ingres for his forthcoming lecture. De László and Lucy are expected to return on Saturday.
Letter from de László to Alfred Lys Baldry, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0088

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

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
06/05/1936
De László sends Baldry a revised copy of his lecture, asking him to shorten it further, and discusses the accompanying slides and arrangements for the forthcoming reading.
Letter from de László to Alfred Lys Baldry, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0089

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

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
09/06/1936
De László thanks Baldry for his congratulations on the birth of his grandson (Christopher); discusses visits from Barczy and the duc de Gramont and the success of their lecture.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0090

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
02/06/1936
Baldry congratulates de László and Lucy on the birth of their grandson, Christopher.
Letter from de László to Alfred Lys Baldry, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0091

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

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
15/07/1936
De László sends Baldry an editorial comment from Apollo on his RSA lecture and asks him to edit his proposed response for publication. Explains his views on the relationship between the representation of nature and abstraction in art, criticising contemporary abstract painting.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0092

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
16/07/1936
Baldry comments on the Apollo note about de László’s lecture and returns a revised version of his response, focusing on the representation of nature as the foundation of art. Comments on the editor’s modernist views and asks about de László’s lunch with the Archbishop.
Letter from de László to Alfred Lys Baldry; item includes a presumed revised text of de László’s reply to Apollo, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0094

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

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
22/07/1936
De László thanks Baldry for revising his reply to Apollo and sends him a reply from Fürst for his perusal. Discusses his forthcoming portrait of the Archbishop of Canterbury [6171][6173] and a sitting for the Queen of Romania [3207]. Item includes the presumed revised text of de László’s reply to Apollo.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to Eileen Abernethy, de László's secretary, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0096

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Forkum, Mrs [née Eileen Abernethy] (1898
30/04/1936
Baldry updates de László's secretary, Eileen Abernethy, on the artist's return from abroad and arrangements to review his lecture and accompanying illustrations. Notes some uncertainty over de László’s travel dates.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0100

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
08/10/1936
Baldry comments on Fürst’s response in Apollo and encloses a cutting concerning modern art, discussing Dean Inge’s views on social class and taste. Asks about de László’s recovery.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0101

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
29/09/1936
Baldry discusses a copyright dispute concerning an engraving and advises referring the matter to the Imperial Arts League for guidance on de László’s legal rights. He suggests that de László’s secretary, Eileen Abernethy, meet the League’s secretary with copies of the correspondence.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0102

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
12/08/1936
Baldry comments on the Apollo issue, the Society of Arts report, his meetings in London, and the Leicester Galleries exhibition, particularly William Nicholson’s "Sweet Peas" and Walter Sickert’s portrait of the King. Encloses a quotation from the life of Alfred Gilbert on portraiture and the importance of understanding a sitter’s character, noting its relevance to de László’s views.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0103

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
31/07/1936
Baldry comments on modern art in the current issue of the Studio and on Sickert’s portrait of the King. He proposes two books on de László’s work, one on his paintings of children and another on his sketches and studies, and says he has raised the idea with Curtis Brown.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0104

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
01/07/1936
Baldry discusses de László’s planned visit and forthcoming work, including his proposed group portrait of children outdoors. He praises de László’s Royal Society of Arts medal and anticipated commission from the Archbishop [6171]. Comments on the Amsterdam exhibition and William Nicholson’s knighthood.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0105

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
31/05/1936
Baldry discusses press reactions to de László’s lecture and comments on the contrast between modernist art and the enduring principles of artistic expression.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0106

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/05/1936
Baldry reviews de László’s lecture and suggests small changes to clarify the argument and improve its delivery.