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Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal 1932 N to Z, 018-0014

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
22/12/1930
Letter largely concerning a lecture Baldry delivered to the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists in which he attacked "modern extravagances"; mentions the private view of the Pastel Society's exhibition; refers to sittings for de László's portrait of his wife [3559].
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal 1932 N to Z, 018-0015

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/10/1930
Baldry looks forward to seeing de László after the latter's time away. Mentions de László's positive impact on the RBA as its president. Has been busy reviewing exhibitions, writing an article on Albert Moore & preparing a lecture for the Leighton centenary; intends to give a lecture to the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal 1932 N to Z, 018-0016

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
02/10/1930
Letter concerning various exhibitions; the RBA's new Art Club under Hesketh Hubbard's direction; Baldry's own writing; the film of de László's life; Patry's portrait of Lady Stradbroke; the death of Ellis Roberts.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal 1932 N to Z, 018-0017

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
09/09/1930
Baldry is glad de László is resting. Sydney Percy Kendrick is finishing a copy [possibly 112295] of de László's portrait of Lord Birchenough [3376]. Significant part of the letter devoted to developing an idea for a film based on de László’s life. Remarks on the recent deaths of the Duke of Northumberland and the artists Sir James Guthrie and Tom Mostyn.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal 1932 N to Z, 018-0018

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/08/1930
Baldry is glad de László is resting in Bagnoles. He is critical of the RBA and hopes de László's programme of reforms is implemented. Asks if de László has begun notes for the "film story" as he is looking forward to sketching out a plot; believes de László's life will make "more than one good film".
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal 1932 N to Z, 018-0019

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
11/08/1930
Letter discussing de László's family and RBA matters. Mentions the artist's health; Patrick de Laszlo's accident; the recent deaths of Sam Guinness's son, George, and Eva Guinness. Both Patry and Baldry think the RBA's rules should be amended to enable postal voting.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal 1932 N to Z, 018-0020

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/06/1930
Baldry discusses de László's "good work" as president of RBA and how he has won over his opponents; mentions de László's decision not to buy Littleworth Corner; will see him at RA soirée; wishes he could have been at presentation of Scarborough portrait [7122].
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal 1932 N to Z, 018-0021

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
06/08/1930
Arrangements to meet.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal 1932 N to Z, 018-0022

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
13/06/1930
Letter largely concerns the RBA, its current exhibition and de László's positive impact upon the society as its president. Baldry suggests de László finish the picture of Lucy, Paul and Patrick [8280] and exhibit it at the RBA in the autumn.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal 1932 N to Z, 018-0023

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/05/1930
Baldry strongly advises de László against the type of book & business arrangement proposed by Albert E. Marriott (Albert E. Marriott was a pseudonym of self-proclaimed "aristocrat of crooks", Netley Lucas). Mentions an article written by Nevinson that attacks the Academy; discusses portrait of Lord Spencer by Augustus John.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to Lucy de László, Personal 1932 N to Z, 018-0024

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)
05/06/1930
Baldry asks Lucy whether she has seen the advertisement in "The Times" for a particular house.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal 1932 N to Z, 018-0025

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/04/1930
Concerning Albert E. Marriott's suggestion to publish a book on de László. Whilst Baldry is not convinced it is a good idea, he thinks that Marriott's idea for an article is sound (Albert E. Marriott was a pseudonym of self-proclaimed "aristocrat of crooks", Netley Lucas).
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal 1932 N to Z, 018-0026

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/04/1930
Baldry regrets he cannot stay at de László's on Wednesday night; suggests he visits a week later. Asks for Nico Jungmann's address.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal 1932 N to Z, 018-0027

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/03/1930
Letter concerning de László's election as president of the RBA; Baldry advises diplomacy and the slow implementation of any intended changes.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal 1932 N to Z, 018-0028

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
01/03/1930
Letter regarding the presidency of the RBA and the factions who will both support and oppose de László's nomination to the position.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal 1932 N to Z, 018-0029

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
26/02/1930
Letter largely concerning de László's successful election as president of the RBA; another meeting will be held shortly to elect him a full member of the society. Baldry mentions some recent London exhibitions.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal 1932 N to Z, 018-0030

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
23/02/1930
Baldry is glad de László can rest after Paris; relieved Frederick Harwood does not have consumption. Praises Eastman portraits [5001][5004]. Likes Henry de Laszlo's wife. Mentions some exhibitions (will keep away from the Sickert); nothing happening at RBA with respect to presidency. Delighted Lyautey portrait [6118] will go to Versailles.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal 1932 N to Z, 018-0031

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/01/1930
Baldry has been busy attending the Italian and Pastel Society exhibitions. Mentions the presidency of the Royal Society of British Artists and the factional nature of that society. Refers to Paul's trip to America.
Letter from Frederick Carleton Chamberlin to de László, Personal 1932 N to Z, 018-0033

Sender: Chamberlin, Frederick Carleton (1870 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/11/1930
Chamberlin thanks de László for sending a private view card to Mlle Tilche; unfortunately it arrived too late.
Letter from Frederick Carleton Chamberlin to de László, Personal 1932 N to Z, 018-0034

Sender: Chamberlin, Frederick Carleton (1870 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
16/05/1930
Chamberlin accepts de László's invitation, but would like to bring an Italian-French lady in his wife's absence. Asks what the artist has decided regarding being put up for the Savage Club; mentions de László's proposal for the Pilgrims Society.