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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
De László discusses Holme’s proposed book on children’s portraits, his portrait of Madeleine Carroll [3969], and his search for a nude model. Mentions painting the former King George of Greece [7817]. Confirms a forthcoming trip to Paris.
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Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Baldry encourages de László to make the most of his holiday and urges him to devote more time to independent work rather than portrait commissions. He hopes the proposed portrait of the Prince of Wales will proceed and asks whether the two Kent portraits [5952][5954] will be sent to Canada for exhibition.
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Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Baldry discusses the Daily Mail’s treatment of de László’s Marina portrait [5928], criticising the paper’s conduct and suggesting that de László engages a press agent. Mentions completing a series of pastels.
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
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.
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Sender: Gramont, Duchesse de [née Elaine Hélène de Greffulhe]; wife of 12th duc (1882 - 1958)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 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."
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Gramont, Antoine XII-Armand, 12th duc de; styled duc de Guiche (1879 - 1962)
De László thanks the duc de Gramont for information about Nélie Jacquemart (Mme André) and discusses his memoirs and forthcoming Wildenstein exhibition. Requests the duc de Gramont’s portrait [possibly 8136] and Montesquiou’s [4151] for the exhibition, and information about Comtesse des Isnards, whose portrait he also wishes to include [2030]. Requests tapestry frame. Letter continues as DLA025-0078.
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Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Siklóssy expresses excitement about de László’s upcoming visit. He mentions a forthcoming reproduction of King George of Greece's portrait [7817] in the Illustrated Pesti Hírlap. He relays a request from Mme Ébner, who hopes de László can paint her son before he departs for America (see fn2 in translation). He offers to send a photograph of the late Zsigmond Quittner’s portrait [possibly 111075].
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
De László thanks Siklóssy for his letters and reproductions of the Regent’s portrait [110886]. Declines a request to paint Ede Virág-Ébner, citing concerns about setting a precedent. Expresses disappointment over the handling of a donated painting [6316] for a charity lottery, agreeing to wait for the next draw before possibly offering it to the State Museum. Includes a donation for the Árpád Bajtársai Association and asks Siklóssy to deliver it. Comments on the return of the King of Greece.
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Sender: Légrády, Doctor Ottó (1878 - 1948)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Légrády offers his Rózsadomb house to de László for his stay in Budapest, ensuring it will meet the artist’s needs. As a precaution, he will arrange for an alternative studio. Congratulates de László on his portrait of King George II [7817], expresses admiration for his "large canvas" project, and is pleased to have helped with the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait".
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Eve, The Lady's Pictorial. The social columnist writes of a visit to de László's studio in Fitzjohn's Avenue and describes the entrance to the studio and the studio itself in some detail, his paintings including new portraits of Lady Londonderry and Princess Andrew of Greece. The columnist also meets an American married to a Russian and the actress, Haidée Wright, all preparing for an Empire pageant (full article is summarised from DLA095-0097)
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Eve, The Lady's Pictorial. The social columnist writes of a visit to de László's studio in Fitzjohn's Avenue and describes the entrance to the studio and the studio itself in some detail, his paintings including new portraits of Lady Londonderry and Princess Andrew of Greece. The columnist also meets an American married to a Russian and the actress, Haidée Wright, all preparing for an Empire pageant (DLA095-0078 and DLA095-0103 are partial, duplicates of this item)
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Eve, The Lady's Pictorial. The social columnist writes of a visit to de László's studio in Fitzjohn's Avenue and describes the entrance to the studio and the studio itself in some detail, his paintings including new portraits of Lady Londonderry and Princess Andrew of Greece. The columnist also meets an American married to a Russian and the actress, Haidée Wright, all preparing for an Empire pageant (full article is summarised from DLA095-0097)
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The Evening Standard. A ball will be held at Lord Leverhulme's Hampstead house; de László is choosing fancy dress for Haidee Wright; he will paint the pageant winner's portrait; includes a description of the studio, mentioning an unfinished work on the easel ("the wife of some diplomat, red-haired and very good looking"), and portraits of the artist's mother and Princess Andrew of Greece
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Grey, Nigel de (1886 - 1951),The Medici Society Ltd.
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Grey, Nigel de (1886 - 1951),The Medici Society Ltd.
Multiple pieces of correspondence. Letter dated 17 March: De László's secretary thanks Nigel de Grey for the reproduction of the portrait [4221]. Letter dated 15 March: Nigel de Grey sends de László a framed reproduction of the portrait [4221].
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