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W 1893-1916, 012-0024

Sender: Walker, Sir Emery (1851-1933)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
18/06/1907
Letter from Sir Emery Walker confirming that he will be pleased to photograph de Laszlo's portrait of Princess VIctoria [10303] in any size the artist wishes. He adds that he only publishes photographs of pictures in the National Portrait Gallery—those he does for Sargent are paid for by the artist's sitters
Personal 1924, 015-0039

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

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

Letter from the duchesse de Gramont thanking de László for a rosary, a medal and some photographs. She just met the Prince of Wales and Prince Henry at the English Embassy
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0028

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

Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
21/06/1926
Münz can leave his article as is, but should add that de László has recently finished the Archbishop of Canterbury's portrait [4632] from which he derived much satisfaction owing to its historical significance. De László will send a parcel of photographs and a New York Times Supplement on his Mellon portrait [6418]. He mentions his travel plans to Italy with his family and suggests Münz join. He asks Münz to call on Lord and Lady Phillimore who will soon be travelling to Vienna
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0031

Sender: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/12/1928
Münz has not been in touch as he has been working on a book about King Edward VII, and he asks de László to send him a reproduction of his portrait of the King [7705]. He would also love to have a copy of de László's portrait of the Italian Crown Prince [7890] or [9813]. He enquires after de László's family; he has not heard from Marczell for some time; he suggests the artist takes greater care of his health
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0032

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

Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
27/12/1928
De László is interested to hear about Münz's King Edward VI book; he tells Münz who to contact regarding the reproduction of [7705]. He describes his experience painting the Prince of Piedmont [7890]; he mentions his forthcoming trip to Egypt
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0033

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
27/12/1928
Letter from de László's secretary to The Photographic Gesellschaft concerning reproductions of the portraits of Edward VII [7705] and Queen Alexandra [7707] for a forthcoming publication by Sigmund Münz
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0034

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

Recipient: Laib, Paul Ferdinand Anton (1869-1958)
07/01/1929
De László asks Paul Laib to send a reproduction of his portrait of King Edward VII [7705] to Sigmund Münz for reproduction in Münz's forthcoming publication
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0035

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

Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
07/01/1929
De László's secretary writes to Sigmund Münz confirming that the portrait of King Edward VII [7705] was photographed by Paul Laib and not The Photographische Gesellshaft. Laib will forward a reproduction of the portrait to Münz
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0036

Sender: Laib, Paul Ferdinand Anton (1869-1958)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/01/1929
Paul Laib writes that neither the Photographische Gesellschaft nor anyone with whom Laib was connected photographed de László's portraits of King Edward VII [7705] or Queen Alexandra [7707]
Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0178

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
16/04/1931
De László's secretary encloses a list of reigning monarchs de László has painted.
Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0219

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

Recipient: Runciman of Doxford, Walter Runciman, 1st Viscount (1870 - 1949)
22/11/1932
De László suggests Runciman might wish to bid on a "blank canvas" at a forthcoming charity auction and have his father's portrait painted.
Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0241

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

Recipient: Ferard, Arthur George (1858-1943)
21/11/1932
De László has promised to paint a portrait on a blank canvas [5012] to be auctioned for charity on 8 December 1932. The canvas will be kit-cat size, bearing his signature and in a good frame.
Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0242

Sender: Ferard, Arthur George (1858-1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
19/11/1932
Arthur G. Ferard, Chairman of the Victoria Hospital for Children, thanks de László for promising to paint a portrait on a blank canvas [5012] to be auctioned for charity by Seymour Hicks on 8 December 1932.
Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0244

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

Recipient: Guinness, Mrs H. Samuel [née Alfhild Holter] (1890 - 1983)
21/11/1932
Concerning his agreement to donate a blank canvas to be auctioned for charity [5012]. Received a thank you letter from Arthur G. Ferard.
Miscellaneous Press Cuttings 1924, 095-0110

23/05/1924
Daily Mirror. Photograph of de László painting Queen Marie's portrait [3200]; some of the artist's best-known works are listed
Miscellaneous Press Cuttings 1924, 095-0137

26/04/1924
Gloucester Citizen. De László's informal party in his studio yesterday was well-attended by prominent figures; the forthcoming Empire Ball was much-discussed. Includes description of the artist's rooms as "full of art treasures and relics of celebrities", and Fitzjohn's Avenue as one of London's interesting streets
Miscellaneous Press Cuttings 1925, 096-0100

05/09/1925
The Westminster Gazette. Announcement of Lady Joan Fitzwilliam's engagement to Captain G. P. Philipps; her portrait by de László at Wentworth Woodhouse [111869] is much admired. DLA096-0147 is a duplicate of this item.
Miscellaneous Press Cuttings 1926-1927, 097-0179

23/02/1926
The Daily Graphic. De László is in the US; asks whether he will paint President Coolidge's portrait [4169]. Includes anecdote relating to King Edward VII's sittings [7705].
Miscellaneous Press Cuttings Jan - April 1929, 099-0024

17/04/1929
Montreal Daily Star. De László is painting the portrait of Frank B. Kellogg, former U.S. Secretary of State, in London [5920].
Miscellaneous Press Cuttings Jan - April 1929, 099-0059

09/03/1929
The Bazaar. De Lászlo is in Cairo finishing portraits of King Fuad [4094][113256][110671][4099] and his son, Prince Farouk [4122]. The writer believes de Lászlo has "painted more famous people than any living artist", including King Edward VII [7705], Queen Alexandra [7707], the Kaiser [4952], the King of Portugal [5156][5160] and Benito Mussolini [6383].