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Partial letter from de László to Marczell 'Marczi' László, Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0074

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

Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
04/04/1934
Partial letter. De László is travelling home from Tangier by ship. Has been commissioned to paint Sir Flinders Petrie [6896]. Bárczy sent a draft letter about offering the portrait of Görgey [110815] to the nation.
Envelope addressed to Marczell 'Marczi' László in de László's hand, Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0077

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

Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
05/04/1934
Envelope addressed to Marczell 'Marczi László' László in de László's hand, postmarked 5 April 1934, Plymouth. Corresponding letter is likely DLA135-0074, letter from de László to Marczell ‘Marczi László’ László, 4 April 1934.
Envelope addressed to Marczell 'Marczi' László in de László's hand, Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0078

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

Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
14/09/1934
Envelope addressed to Marczell 'Marczi László' László in de László's hand, postmarked 14 Sep [19]34, Swiss Cottage.
Letter from F.A. Mercer [The Studio Ltd.] to Messrs. Légrády & Co., Siklóssy Coupures Album, 138-0009

Sender: Mercer, Frank Alfred

Recipient: Légrády, Doctor Ottó (1878 - 1948)
09/05/1934
Potential Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait".
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to F.A. Mercer, Siklóssy Coupures Album, 138-0010

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

Recipient: Mercer, Frank Alfred
17/05/1934
Siklóssy acknowledges receipt of a letter concerning de László’s book "Painting a Portrait". He promoted the publication in Pesti Hírlap with illustrations and a write-up. Many in Hungary will order the English edition, leaving little demand for a Hungarian version. He mentions the country's difficulty in publishing. See also DLA026-0252, which is marked "COPY".
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Siklóssy Coupures Album, 138-0011

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/11/1934
Siklóssy thanks de László for the photographs, which he has published together with an article on the front page of Pesti Hírlap's supplement. Mentions de László's forthcoming visit to Budapest (typed text is duplicated in DLA035-0056).
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Personal Letters, 020-0022

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
25/09/1935
De László is pleased his sketch of Siklóssy [111404] was well received. Discusses the restoration and exhibition of his portraits of Wekerle [possibly 111100] and Horthy [110886]. Mentions a new commission to paint Elemér Preszly. Expresses continued desire to paint Légrády and Herczeg's portraits. Shares autobiographical notes for a proposed Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait", recounting early artistic ambitions and career milestones. Asks for help locating a picture [6316] he donated to charity and which remains unaccounted for.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0089

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/07/1935
Baldry inquires after de László and Lucy following their return from Paris, commenting on their recent social engagements and asking about the artist’s current work and Parisian paintings. Notes the recent death of R.B.A. member Hawksworth.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0090

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

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
25/06/1935
De László discusses Holme’s proposed book on children’s portraits, his portrait of Madeleine Carroll [3969], and his search for a nude model. Mentions painting the former King George of Greece [7817]. Confirms a forthcoming trip to Paris.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0091

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/06/1935
Baldry praises the reproduction of Lord Byng’s portrait [3666], discusses Holme’s proposed article on de László’s portraits of children and the reproduction of Madeleine Carroll’s portrait [3969]. He offers to help find a suitable nude model through Bertram Park.
Letter from de László to Alfred Lys Baldry, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0093

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

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
17/06/1935
De László describes seeing three of his portraits [5556][5557][7163] at the Haldins’ home, praising Mrs Haldin’s portrait [5556] in particular. Discusses a forthcoming trip to Paris, recommends the Russian Exhibition and mentions Lord Byng’s portrait [3666]. Holme has requested Madeleine Carroll’s portrait [3969] for reproduction in The Studio. Asks Baldry to help find a nude model through Bertram Park; discusses Park’s proposed books on nudes and children’s portraits.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0094

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
11/06/1935
Baldry asks about de László’s current work, encourages him to rest, and expects to return from Bournemouth in about a fortnight.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0095

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
26/05/1935
Baldry explains travel arrangements, declines the need for a car, and looks forward to seeing de László and his work.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to Lucy de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0096

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)
24/05/1935
Baldry confirms his visit to the de Lászlós and asks whether to bring his evening suit or black coat.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0097

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
22/05/1935
Baldry praises Jagger’s exhibition and criticises the publicity-seeking behaviour of Epstein in the controversy over his sculptures and of Sickert following his resignation from the Academy.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0098

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/04/1935
Baldry praises the reproduction of de László’s portrait of Dr Inge [5727]. He declines an invitation to visit in May as he is writing a book for The Studio.
Letter from de László to Alfred Lys Baldry, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0099

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

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
17/04/1935
De László thanks Baldry for writing, sarcastically commenting on his advice about publicity “stunts” and Sickert’s supposed artistic finesse, including his use of photographs instead of sittings. He invites Baldry to stay, hopes to have a private sitter for some studies, and mentions the reproduction of his portrait of Dr Inge [5727].
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0100

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
13/04/1935
Baldry sends de László Daily Express cuttings illustrating the reciprocal publicity between Walter Sickert and the newspaper, and satirises the relationship between artists and critics.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0101

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
18/02/1935
Baldry encourages de László to make the most of his holiday and urges him to devote more time to independent work rather than portrait commissions. He hopes the proposed portrait of the Prince of Wales will proceed and asks whether the two Kent portraits [5952][5954] will be sent to Canada for exhibition.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0102

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
22/01/1935
Baldry reviews de László’s lecture proof, comments on the contemporary art market, and advises de László to rest and take a holiday.