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Letter from Sir Thomas Gardner Horridge to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0341

Sender: Horridge, Sir Thomas Gardner (1857-1938)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
12/02/1935
Sir Thomas Horridge refuses de László's request for his portrait [5657] to be exhibited at the Paris Salon.
Letter from Winifred Macbeth to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0432

Sender: Macbeth, Mrs W. Gilchrist [née Winifred Emily Morrice] (1898 - 1971)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/08/1934
Winifred Macbeth thanks de László for the inscribed book. The artist's visit was a pleasure and his portraits [3921][7014][3918][3919] are "a constant joy".
Letter from John Robertson to de László, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0090

Sender: Robertson, John (1862-1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
29/10/1934
De László's pictures at The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts [11622][8180] were admired, though could have been better hung. Encloses a letter from the chief secretary of an insurance company in Dundee who was impressed with the artist's portrait of Anny Ahlers [2449]. Mr Macbeth has sent a letter concerning his daughter's portrait [3918].
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László; letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0148

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
30/08/1935
Multiple pieces of correspondence. Letter dated 30 August 1935: Holme's offer has been accepted; the publication of the Hungarian version of "Painting a Portrait" is underway, with 200 signed copies planned. De László should write to Légrády. Balló has requested the artist's portrait of the "Governor" for an upcoming exhibition. Letter dated 30 September 1935: De László agrees to sign 200 copies of the Hungarian version of "Painting a Portrait". Mentions Nemzeti Szalon opening. Encloses photograph of King George of Greece.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0149

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/09/1935
Siklóssy's portrait [111404] has been praised by notable figures (Herczeg, Kornis). Légrády still hopes de László will paint Herczeg. He agrees to a 4-page preface for the Hungarian edition of “Painting a Portrait”. Plans to exhibit portraits of himself and Wekerle [possibly 111100] (Nemzeti Szalon, Oct 1935). The Regent’s portrait [110886], much admired by Sztranyavszky, will feature prominently in the exhibition; it will be officially unveiled at the opening of Parliament.
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0150

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
18/09/1935
De László reflects on Siklóssy's visit to London and a sketch he made of him [111404]. Discusses the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait". Recalls painting Wekerle’s portrait [111100]. Requests varnishing of Horthy's portrait [110886] prior to exhibition (Nemzeti Szalon, Oct 1935). Prince of Wales’ visit to Hungary. Recent holiday highlights. Requests an update on the planned presentation of Horthy’s portrait in Parliament.
Postcard from Dr László Siklóssy to de László; letter from de László's secretary to Dr László Siklóssy, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0151

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951),László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
23/07/1935
Multiple pieces of correspondence. Postcard dated 23 July 1935: Siklóssy regrets being unable to accept de László’s invitation due to a prior commitment but looks forward to discussing the book soon. Letter dated 24 July 1935: De László’s secretary extends an invitation from the de Lászlós to dinner.
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0152

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
13/12/1935
De László thanks Siklóssy for his efforts regarding the mishandled charity lottery painting [6316]. He disagrees with Gábor Ugron's claim that the committee has sole rights over the painting and asserts his original donation was to a different society. Has returned proofs for the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait". Received notice from the Alispán regarding a portrait commission and anticipates painting three notable figures in Budapest. Supports "The Hungarian Quarterly", has sent a King Edward anecdote, and requests the marriage date of Crown Prince Rudolf for his memoirs.
Letter from José de Figueiredo to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0141

Sender: Figueiredo, Doctor José de (1872 - 1937)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
30/07/1936
José de Figueiredo regrets he cannot come to lunch, but wishes to call in the late afternoon.
Letter from de László's secretary to José de Figueiredo, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0142

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

Recipient: Figueiredo, Doctor José de (1872 - 1937)
28/07/1936
De László invites José de Figueiredo to lunch at his home.
Letter from José de Figueiredo to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0143

Sender: Figueiredo, Doctor José de (1872 - 1937)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/07/1936
José de Figueiredo informs de László that he is in London, and would like to come and visit him if convenient.
Letter from de László to the duc de Gramont, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0167

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

Recipient: Gramont, Antoine XII-Armand, 12th duc de; styled duc de Guiche (1879 - 1962)
07/10/1936
Following a severe angina attack, de László is recuperating in the Hampshire countryside; he will shortly leave for Brighton. Looks forward to receiving "the Insignia and the Brevet" from Corbin. Lecture has been reprinted in "Apollo".
Letter from the duc de Gramont to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0168

Sender: Gramont, Antoine XII-Armand, 12th duc de; styled duc de Guiche (1879 - 1962)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/10/1936
Advises de László to rest before returning to paint. Reference to the artist's lecture reprinted in "Apollo". The Comtesse de Mun has seen some pictures of de László's, including the Pope, and Gramont's son saw his portrait in Florence [9724].
Postcard from the duchesse de Gramont to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0169

Sender: Gramont, Duchesse de [née Elaine Hélène de Greffulhe]; wife of 12th duc (1882 - 1958)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
01/05/1937
Congratulates de László on his portrait of Edward Tuck [7369] (then on view at the Paris Salon). Requests photographs for her charity sale. Items the artist saw at rue d'Astorg will likely be sold by Dr Borenius at Sotheby's.
Letter from de László to the duchesse de Gramont, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0170

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

Recipient: Gramont, Duchesse de [née Elaine Hélène de Greffulhe]; wife of 12th duc (1882 - 1958)
04/05/1937
Reference to his portrait of Edward Tuck [7369] on view at the Paris Salon. Disposal of some of their parents' estate by Dr Borenius. Sends postcards after his royal portraits for a charity auction.
Letter from de László to the duchesse de Gramont, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0171

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

Recipient: Gramont, Duchesse de [née Elaine Hélène de Greffulhe]; wife of 12th duc (1882 - 1958)
19/05/1937
Reference to postcards de László sent for a charity auction being organised by the duchesse. Glad Borenius is helping to sell her "art treasures". Surprised his Montesquieu portrait [4151] is at "B.B". Wishes he could see Maurice Lobre's exhibition at Charpentier.
Postcard from the duchesse de Gramont to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0172

Sender: Gramont, Duchesse de [née Elaine Hélène de Greffulhe]; wife of 12th duc (1882 - 1958)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/05/1937
Maurice Lobre's exhibition at Charpentier is "a triumph". Dr Borenius will take everything away shortly (she was selling items from her parents' estate). Could de László make a sketch of the duchesse de Guise for the comtesse de Villeneuve-Bargemont?
Letter from the duchesse de Gramont to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0173

Sender: Gramont, Duchesse de [née Elaine Hélène de Greffulhe]; wife of 12th duc (1882 - 1958)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
08/05/1937
Requests more postcards of the King (for a charity auction she was organising). Borenius will visit her in Paris. She thinks the comtesse de Villeneuve-Bargemont would like de László to do a portrait of the duchesse de Guise. Saw Montesquieu’s picture at "B.B."
Telegram from Dr Ottó Légrády to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0210

Sender: Légrády, Doctor Ottó (1878 - 1948)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
06/06/1936
Congratulatory telegram from Légrády, possibly relating to the birth of the artist’s first grandchild, Christopher de Laszlo, son of Paul de Laszlo, who was born in May 1936.
Letter from de László to Dr Ottó Légrády, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0211

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

Recipient: Légrády, Doctor Ottó (1878 - 1948)
14/10/1936
De László apologises for his delayed reply due to illness. Expresses delight at the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait", especially the inclusion of early works [11229][11601]. Recalls time spent among Hungarian peasants with fondness. Travel to the South of France and Portugal will delay portrait commissions. Reflects on the recent death of Gyula Gömbös.