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Letter from de László to Leila Mechlin, Personal Letters, 020-0274

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

Recipient: Mechlin, Miss Leila (1874-1949)
09/02/1933
De László requests information about the upcoming Chicago exhibition, as he is considering submitting one or two works completed in America. Feeling overworked, he is planning a five-week rest in southern Italy.
Letter from de László to Robert Morley, Personal Letters, 020-0278

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

Recipient: Morley, Robert (1857-1941)
25/09/1933
De László has not heard from Mrs Goodenough concerning a potential portrait commission, agrees that public taste is often misled by popular media, mentions his forthcoming book on portrait painting, and reports progress on his bust of Baldry [3583].
Letter from Robert Morley to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0279

Sender: Morley, Robert (1857-1941)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
19/09/1933
Morley inquires whether Mrs Goodenough, seeking a portraitist for her husband, followed his recommendation to view de László’s work; he critiques Augustus John’s popularity as press-driven, expresses interest in de László’s bust of Baldry [3583], and wishes him success with his work in Paris.
Letter from Robert Morley to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0280

Sender: Morley, Robert (1857-1941)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
19/06/1933
Morley regrets missing the private view of de László’s exhibition (Knoedler, 1933) and expresses hope for its success in supporting the A.G.B.I., comments on the challenges of funding artists amid widespread untrained talent, congratulates de László on his son Paul's engagement, and reflects on the balance between commissioned portraits and personal artistic fulfilment.
Letter from Robert Morley to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0281

Sender: Morley, Robert (1857-1941)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
12/05/1933
Robert Morley expresses pleasure at de László’s donation of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s portrait to Balliol College [6164], he praises the Archbishop’s recent speech on art, notes de László’s role as a judge for the de Laszlo medal, and reflects nostalgically—and critically—on modern changes in Rome and contemporary art trends.
Letter from Robert Morley to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0282

Sender: Morley, Robert (1857-1941)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
19/01/1933
Morley shares an amusing letter from architect Harold Falkner. Fond reminisces of Rome. He criticises Hardiman's sculpture of Earl Haig, predicting public backlash. He congratulates de László's son Paul on his engagement and hints at another portrait being needed.
Letter from Dr Charles Gordon Moore to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0284

Sender: Moore, Doctor Charles Gordon (c. 1884 - 1957)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/01/1933
Moore responds to de László's inquiry about the whereabouts of a copy [112153] of his portrait of the Queen of Spain [11168]. Moore explains that the portrait was removed from the Spanish Embassy when the Republican Ambassador took office and was given to King George. It is now located in Buckingham Palace. Queen Ena is currently in England.
Letter from de László's secretary to Mrs Charles Munn, Personal Letters, 020-0285

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

Recipient: Allez, Mrs Jacques [née Mary Astor Paul; other married name Mrs Charles A. Munn] (1889 - 1950)
24/09/1933
De László regrets mistakenly accepting a lunch invitation for Tuesday, as he had already committed to lunch with General Pershing, whose portrait he is presently painting [6888]. An alternative date is suggested.
Letter from de László to Mrs Charles Munn, Personal Letters, 020-0286

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

Recipient: Allez, Mrs Jacques [née Mary Astor Paul; other married name Mrs Charles A. Munn] (1889 - 1950)
24/09/1933
De László is in Paris briefly to paint General Pershing’s portrait [6888] and looks forward to meeting to discuss any restoration of her portrait [8882] that might be required.
Letter from Mrs Charles Munn to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0287

Sender: Allez, Mrs Jacques [née Mary Astor Paul; other married name Mrs Charles A. Munn] (1889 - 1950)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
22/09/1933
Mary Munn is pleased to know de László is in Paris as she is anxious to meet to discuss her portrait [8882] and its damaged frame.
Letter from Comtesse Marguerite Marie de Mun to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0288

Sender: Mun, Comtesse Marguerite Marie de [married name madame Jacques Patrick Hennessy] (1877 - 1970)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
26/04/1933
Comtesse Marguerite de Mun shares her recent travels in France. Reference to de László's "great war" picture. She agrees to loan the artist her study portrait [110993] (Knoedler, 1933). Sends congratulations on de László's son's engagement.
Letter from Comtesse Marguerite Marie de Mun to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0289

Sender: Mun, Comtesse Marguerite Marie de [married name madame Jacques Patrick Hennessy] (1877 - 1970)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/05/1933
Comtesse Marguerite de Mun confirms that her study portrait [110993] is available for the artist's exhibition (Knoedler, 1933).
Personal Letters, 020-0290

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

Recipient: Mun, Comtesse Marguerite Marie de [married name madame Jacques Patrick Hennessy] (1877 - 1970)
14/06/1933
De László apologises for the delayed reply due to his son Paul's recent wedding. Regretfully, he cannot include the comtesse's study portrait [110993] in his forthcoming exhibition (Knoedler, 1933) owing to space limitations.
Letter from Mrs Charles Munn to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0291

Sender: Allez, Mrs Jacques [née Mary Astor Paul; other married name Mrs Charles A. Munn] (1889 - 1950)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
26/07/1933
Concerning arrangements for de László to assess the portraits [8882][8976] in Paris in September prior to their cleaning and varnishing by Knoedlers.
Letter from de László to Mrs Charles Munn, Personal Letters, 020-0292

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

Recipient: Allez, Mrs Jacques [née Mary Astor Paul; other married name Mrs Charles A. Munn] (1889 - 1950)
01/08/1933
De László's September visit to Paris depends on General Pershing’s portrait sittings [6888], but he hopes to accept the invitation if timing allows.
Letter from de László to Mrs Charles Munn, Personal Letters, 020-0293

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

Recipient: Allez, Mrs Jacques [née Mary Astor Paul; other married name Mrs Charles A. Munn] (1889 - 1950)
14/06/1933
De László apologises for the delayed response due to family and exhibition commitments, invites her to his forthcoming exhibition (Knoedler, 1933), and advises her portrait [8882] be cleaned and varnished at Knoedler’s, Paris.
Letter from Mrs Charles Munn to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0294

Sender: Allez, Mrs Jacques [née Mary Astor Paul; other married name Mrs Charles A. Munn] (1889 - 1950)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
29/05/1933
Seeking advice on varnshing/restoring a portrait: "The background is getting spotty and looks as if it were running, and all round my chin looks as if it were dirty as if I had rubbed it with black gloves". She wishes de László success with his forthcoming exhibition (Knoedler, 1933).
Letter from de László to Sigmund Münz, Personal Letters, 020-0295

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

Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
21/10/1933
He has met Dr. Edelstein and his daughter Carola (see DLA020-0296). General family news. Travel plans to America. Currently painting Lord Carson's portrait [3975]. Has not met the sculptor Felix Weiss. Still possessed of the "same ambition", "same vitality and love for my work as when we first met". De László is working on his book, which "will one day be a historic document".
Letter from Sigmund Münz to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0296

Sender: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
27/09/1933
Sends thanks for the “Apollo” magazine. Recommends Sēnor Segismundo Edelstein, an entrepreneur from Buenos Aires who is a friend of the Hirschs, to the artist. Could de László introduce Edelstein's daughter to his sons at Oxford. Hopes to send his book on King Edward before Christmas. Assumes the artist is as "repulsed" as he by what is occurring in Germany. Mentions sculptor Felix Weiss.
Letter from de László to Sigmund Münz, Personal Letters, 020-0297

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

Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
03/02/1933
Painting a second portrait of the Archbishop of Canterbury [6164]. Has had to put his "big canvas" aside. De László's brother Marczi is unwell. Busy with his son Paul's engagement. Recently did an "amusing" sketch of his "friend Marconi’s beautiful wife" [9979]. Introduction to Signor Preziosi. Forthcoming travel plans to Italy.