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Letter from de László's secretary to The French Gallery / Wallis & Son, Exhibitions at French Gallery London 1924-1927, 107-0207

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

Recipient: The French Gallery / Wallis & Son
02/04/1925
De László has completed Lady Markham’s portrait [4730] and requests confirmation of the quoted price before issuing his account.
Letter from W.P. Winchester to de László, Exhibitions at French Gallery London 1924-1927, 107-0208

Sender: Winchester, William Proctor (1884 - 1933),The French Gallery / Wallis & Son

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
12/03/1925
Winchester acknowledges de László's decision not to hold a summer exhibition, suggesting instead a "mixed" exhibition. He encloses a list of commissions, hoping some will be completed upon de László's return from France.
Letter from de László to W.P. Winchester, Exhibitions at French Gallery London 1924-1927, 107-0209

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

Recipient: Winchester, William Proctor (1884 - 1933),The French Gallery / Wallis & Son
19/02/1925
De László is leaving for the south of France, and regrets not completing more portraits before departing. He is still undecided about holding an exhibition in 1925 but hopes to write with a decision from Hyères.
Letter from W.P. Winchester to de László, Exhibitions at French Gallery London 1924-1927, 107-0210

Sender: Winchester, William Proctor (1884 - 1933),The French Gallery / Wallis & Son

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
18/02/1925
Winchester asks de László to confirm whether he intends to hold an exhibition at the French Gallery in 1925, as the gallery needs to finalise its schedule.
Receipt from The French Gallery / Wallis & Son, Exhibitions at French Gallery London 1924-1927, 107-0211

Sender: The French Gallery / Wallis & Son

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
19/01/1925
Receipt for £100 being the 10% commission on de László's portrait of Viscountess Willingdon [7755] (see related item DLA107-0212).
Letter from de László's secretary to The French Gallery / Wallis & Son, Exhibitions at French Gallery London 1924-1927, 107-0212

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

Recipient: The French Gallery / Wallis & Son
16/01/1925
A £100 cheque is enclosed as 10% commission on de László's portrait of Viscountess Willingdon [7755].
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Re-sleeved Material from Box S Private 1899-1916, Box Privat, 116-0066

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
05/02/1925
Baldry suggests a country house near him for de László to consider, mentions the Imperial Arts League annual meeting, and inquires about progress on the Kellogg portrait [5915].
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Re-sleeved Material from Box S Private 1899-1916, Box Privat, 116-0073

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
07/01/1925
Baldry reports on a visit to Agnew’s, praising de László’s portrait of Viscountess Willingdon [7755] while criticising Oswald Birley’s portrait of Viscount Willingdon; brief comments on other works and exhibitions.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Re-sleeved Material from Box S Private 1899-1916, Box Privat, 116-0075

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
16/01/1925
Baldry explains that Frank Dicksee’s lack of reply is due to a newspaper notice thanking well-wishers for his knighthood, adding that such notices are common for busy individuals.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Re-sleeved Material from Box S Private 1899-1916, Box Privat, 116-0077

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
01/07/1925
Baldry informs de László that the Salters Company is seeking a portrait of its Master, Lord Cheylesmore; de László or Orpen have been suggested for a full-length commission.
Letter from Lord Cromer to Lord Selborne, Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0013

Sender: Cromer, Rowland Thomas Baring, 2nd Earl of (1877 - 1953)

Recipient: Selborne, William Waldegrave Palmer, 2nd Earl of (1859 - 1942)
10/02/1925
Letter from Lord Cromer to Lord Selborne informing him that it will be difficult to get Lucy de László on the Court List owing to application numbers (DLA123-0113 is a duplicate of this item)
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0043

Sender: Elphinstone, Sidney Herbert Elphinstone, 16th Lord Elphinstone and 2nd Baron (1869 - 1955)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
26/05/1925
Lord Elphinstone thanks de László for agreeing to paint his son's portrait [5184]; will leave its form to the artist; dates for sittings
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0046

Sender: Elibank, Charles Gideon Murray, 2nd Viscount (1877 - 1951)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/09/1925
Lord Elibank thanks de László for wife's portrait [5010], "a work of wonderful art and beauty". Will arrange glazing with Remy; portrait will later be hung at Elibank. Mentions lunch with King & Queen of Greece, is sure the latter's portrait [3270] will be successful
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0048

Sender: Elibank, Charles Gideon Murray, 2nd Viscount (1877 - 1951)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
08/10/1925
Lord Elibank informs de László that the portrait [5010] has arrived; is very pleased. Encloses cheque, will send second installment in March
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0108

Sender: Carson of Duncairn, Edward Henry Carson, 1st Baron (1854 - 1935)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
31/07/1925
Letter from Lord Carson to de László concerning a delay in sending the artist a book on contract law
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0109

Sender: Carson of Duncairn, Edward Henry Carson, 1st Baron (1854 - 1935)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
04/03/1925
Letter from Lord Carson to de László regarding a book on contract law
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0113

Sender: Cromer, Rowland Thomas Baring, 2nd Earl of (1877 - 1953)

Recipient: Selborne, William Waldegrave Palmer, 2nd Earl of (1859 - 1942)
10/02/1925
Letter from Lord Cromer to Lord Selborne informing him that it will be difficult to get Lucy de László on the Court List owing to application numbers (duplicate item, see also DLA123-0013)
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0122

Sender: Rothschild, Baron Robert Philippe Gustave de (1880 - 1946)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
12/06/1925
Baron de Rothschild congratulates de László on his silver wedding anniversary
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0137

Sender: Greece, George II of, King of the Hellenes (1890 - 1947)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
16/02/1925
Letter from George II of Greece to de László: photos of Queen's portraits have arrived; advises against shipping portraits until after de László's exhs; Crown Prince of Romania's visit to artist's studio; envious of sisters in London; holiday plans; news of duc de Gramont's death
Letter from de László to Sigmund Münz, Personal 1925-1926, 016-0002

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

Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
18/12/1926
Letter from de László to Sigmund Münz largely regarding recent and forthcoming sitters, e.g. Duchesse d'Ursel [4969]; Maréchal Lyautey [6118]; Lord Reading [6747]. He will travel to Portugal and Spain in January/February 1927. He hopes Dr and Frau Pagenstecher will come to England to have their portraits painted. He mentions his delight over Paul's university results and his disappointment over Henry's forthcoming nuptials