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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."
Letter from duchesse Marguerite-Alexandrine de Gramont to de László, Hungarian & German 1928-1929, 031-0067

Sender: Gramont, Duchesse de [née baronne Marguerite-Alexandrine von Rothschild]; wife of 11th duc (1855 - 1905)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
18/04/1905
The duchesse de Gramont praises de László’s portrait of Princess Pauline Metternich [110466], notes her family’s activities, and mentions plans to visit Vallière, hoping he might visit in June.
Letter from Mihály Ilk, Secretary and Bursar of the Nemzeti Casino, to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1933, 034-0048

Sender: Ilk, Mihály

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
19/02/1900
Letter from Mihály Ilk concerning a potential commission to paint the portrait of Elisabeth, late Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary, for the Nemzeti Casino. Once the Casino's leadership crisis has been resolved, a final decision about the portrait will be made.
Letter from Baroness Irma Puteani to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1933, 034-0054

Sender: Puteani, Baroness Irma (1870 - 1916)

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

Arrangements for the sittings of Maria Teresa (Archduchess Karl Ludwig of Austria) need to be postponed as the Archduchess is unwell after an illness.
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0049

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
11/07/1934
De László discusses a possible Hungarian edition of “Painting a Portrait”. Shares news of recent honours, including painting General Pershing [10242] and being appointed Grand Officer of the Order of Léopold. Clarifies travel plans to Budapest. Encloses a photograph King Feisal's portrait [possibly 7886] for possible reproduction.
Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0053

Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
20/07/1934
Pesti Hírlap. De László was awarded the Order of Léopold at the Royal Palace in Laeken, Belgium, in the presence of Queen Elisabeth. The honour followed his return from Paris, where he completed a portrait of General Pershing [10242].
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0055

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
28/09/1937
De László thanks Siklóssy for publishing his portrait of the Duchess of Northumberland [6868], promises to send a new studio photograph for the Hungarian Quarterly, and expresses gratitude for photos from Siklóssy’s visit. Reflects poetically on the end of summer, mentions preparations for his upcoming exhibition (Wildenstein, 1937), and notes plans to travel to the South of France to paint Légrády.
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0056

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
12/10/1937
De László thanks Siklóssy for the photographs taken at Petworth, and shares updates on his health and studio work. Mentions a lecture given by the Duchess of Atholl in Budapest.
Letter from de László's secretary to Dr László Siklóssy, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0058

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
08/09/1937
The Duchess of Northumberland has confirmed by telegram her delight in having her portrait [6868] reproduced in the Hungarian Quarterly Review.
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0069

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
07/09/1937
De László thanks Siklóssy for the photographs and Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait". He discusses his portrait of the Duchess of Northumberland [6868], soon to appear in the "Hungarian Quarterly", invites Légrády to the Riviera to complete his portrait, and requests details on his portrait of Count Szápáry [111159].
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0073

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
17/09/1937
Siklóssy thanks de László for the photograph of the Duchess of Northumberland's portrait [6868], published in Pesti Hírlap and intended for the Hungarian Quarterly. Requests a photo of de László in his studio and appreciates the invitation extended to Ottó Légrády.
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0075

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
28/10/1937
De László confirms sending a photograph for reproduction. Shares news of Légrády's possible visit to the Riviera for a long-overdue portrait, mentions completing the Duke of Connaught’s portrait [4117], and discuss preparations for an upcoming exhibition (Wildenstein, 1937).
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0077

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/10/1937
Siklóssy thanks de László for his letter (possibly DLA038-0055 or DLA038-0056) and notes he published edited excerpts. Encloses two articles on the Duchess of Atholl.
Letter from Countess Maria Eleonore Zamoyska to de László, Royal Court, 042-0056

Sender: Austria, Archduchess Friedrich of [née Princess Isabella von Croÿ-Dülmen] (1856 - 1931),Zamoyska, Countess Maria Eleonore (1862 - 1944)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/07/1904
When the Archduchess was in Vienna recently, she saw the portrait of the young Archduchesses [11301]; she is still not satisfied with Henriette regarding likeness and pose, but she is charmed by Marie-Anne; sends congratulations on the birth of de László's son, Stephen
Letter from Countess Maria Eleonore Zamoyska to de László, Royal Court, 042-0057

Sender: Austria, Archduchess Friedrich of [née Princess Isabella von Croÿ-Dülmen] (1856 - 1931),Zamoyska, Countess Maria Eleonore (1862 - 1944)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
05/07/1905
Her Highness likes the portrait very much [11301]; there are still some minor changes to do; she will let de László know in the autumn/winter
Letter from Countess Maria Eleonore Zamoyska to de László, Royal Court, 042-0058

Sender: Austria, Archduchess Friedrich of [née Princess Isabella von Croÿ-Dülmen] (1856 - 1931),Zamoyska, Countess Maria Eleonore (1862 - 1944)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/06/1900
Her Highness would prefer that de László comes to the Weilburg between the end of July and the end of August
Letter from Baron Werner von Reitzenstein to de László, G 1895-1914 Portraits, 068-0087

Sender: Reitzenstein, Baron Werner Von (1848-1935)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/01/1896
The family has moved to the Taschenberg Palace. De László's portrait of the Princess [possibly 111454], a Christmas present to the Prince, is hanging in the latter's office. When next in Dresden, could de László make some minor alterations to it?
Letters Miscellaneous 0000 Press, 090-0168

Sender: Abels, Ludwig (1867 - 1937)

Review of Vienna Künstlerhaus exhibition, Spring 1904. De László's "ingenious sketches" praised, comparison to Lenbach. Mentions portraits of Alice Barbi [2340]; the Hereditary Princess of Meiningen [5101]; Princess Pauline Metternich [110466]; Princess of Liechtenstein [7476]; Herr Miller zu Aichholz [11391], and a "simple portrait" of the artist’s mother.