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Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0072

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
01/07/1937
Siklóssy received a letter from the mother of the Queen, which he has published in Pesti Hírlap (DLA162-0014). Confirms travel plans to London. In a postscript, he notes the enthusiastic reception of de László’s book (likely "Painting a Portrait").
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0096

Sender: Strathmore and Kinghorne, Nina Bowes Lyon, Countess of [née Nina Cecilia Cavendish Bentinck]; wife of 14th Earl (1862 - 1938)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
24/05/1937
The Countess of Strathmore thanks de László for reproductions of King [9123], Queen [likely 9126] & Princess Elizabeth [10531]. Glad de László saw Coronation–mentions King and Queen's attire
Pesti Hirlap, DLA162-0014

01/07/1937
Pesti Hírlap. Marking the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Pesti Hírlap published a special issue featuring portraits by de László [9123][4460]. At the artist’s suggestion, Dr László Siklóssy sent copies to Queen Elizabeth’s mother, the Countess of Strathmore, who replied with a handwritten letter of thanks (included), praising the portraits and sharing her interest in Hungary. Historical connections between Scotland and Hungary through the Countess' lineage and Glamis Castle.
Letter from de László to Marczell 'Marczi' László, Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0024

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

Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
16/05/2016
Will travel to Belgium & Paris for commissions and to see the Salon; unveiling of General Pershing's portrait [6888]. Henry's trip to Budapest. Has given Szeréna a copy of a painting from 1918 [10491] and a drawing of their mother. Visit from the Queen of Spain with her mother, Princess Beatrice. Includes press cutting concerning the 1934 De László Medal.
B 1899-1916 Private, 002-0043

Sender: Brangwyn, Sir Frank William (1867-1956)

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

Letter from Sir Frank William Brangwyn to thank de László for his congratulations, presumably in connection with a recently exhibited work
Letters 1900-1915 Private, 003-0049

Sender: Theotoky, John

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

Visit card of John Theotoky, Master of the Court of H.M. The Queen of the Hellenes
Letters F 1889-1916 Private, 005-0012

Sender: Ferenczy, Ida von (1839 - 1928)

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

Telegram from Ida von Ferenczy, confidant of the late Empress Elisabeth of Austria, informing de László of a forthcoming charitable exhibition of "our unforgettable saintly Queen" which is to include "the beautiful sketch you gave me" [7857]
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0132

Sender: J. Walter Thompson Company

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

Contract between J. Walter Thompson Co. advertising agency and de László regarding use of his portrait of the Queen of Romania [3200] for advertising purposes
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0157

Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)

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

Letter dates to sometime between 17th and 22nd February 1925. Vilmos Ruttkay de Ruttka thanks de László for a recent favour. Rubido-Zichy informed him of the artist's party with the Crown Princess of Romania. He saw Kellogg's portrait [5917] in "The Times". He has sent the "Illustrated London News" article to the "Pesti Hirlap"
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0180

Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)

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

Vilmos Ruttkay de Ruttka remembers that Leipnik was involved in a newspaper scandal and that de László should tread carefully
Personal 1930, 017-0015

Sender: Kendrick, Sydney Percy (1874 - 1955)

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

Sydney Kendrick has been commissioned by Philip Pandély Argenti to copy de László's portrait of his mother, Madame Pandély Argenti [3987]. As Argenti's sister has refused to lend the original [3987], Kendrick is asking de László whether he can make the copy [2659] after a photograph
Personal 1930, 017-0032

Sender: Salter, Lady Clavell [née Nora Constance Ouchterlony]; wife of Sir Arthur Clavell, the Hon. Mr Justice Salter (1859 - 1928) (1883 - 1976)

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

Lady Clavell Salter thanks de László for getting the picture of her husband [13342] back to her so quickly; she is happy with the glass and that he did the eyebrows
Personal 1930, 017-0033

Sender: Salter, Lady Clavell [née Nora Constance Ouchterlony]; wife of Sir Arthur Clavell, the Hon. Mr Justice Salter (1859 - 1928) (1883 - 1976)

Recipient: László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)

Letter from Lady Clavell Salter to Lucy regarding an outing with Lucy, Lucy's sister and her husband, de László and a few other friends
Personal 1930, 017-0034

Sender: Salter, Lady Clavell [née Nora Constance Ouchterlony]; wife of Sir Arthur Clavell, the Hon. Mr Justice Salter (1859 - 1928) (1883 - 1976)

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

Letter from Lady Clavell Salter dated Dec. 1930 regarding the portrait of her late husband [13342] that de László brought to her almost one year ago; she thanks the artist for "such a wonderful gift"
Personal 1930, 017-0035

Sender: Salter, Lady Clavell [née Nora Constance Ouchterlony]; wife of Sir Arthur Clavell, the Hon. Mr Justice Salter (1859 - 1928) (1883 - 1976)

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

Letter from Lady Clavell Salter dated Apr. 1928 regarding a visit to an exhibition
Personal 1930, 017-0036

Sender: Salter, Lady Clavell [née Nora Constance Ouchterlony]; wife of Sir Arthur Clavell, the Hon. Mr Justice Salter (1859 - 1928) (1883 - 1976)

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

Lady Clavell Salter sends card to de László for friend's exhibition. Will go to Seaford to visit husband's grave; asks if de László & Lucy would like to meet there. [Item dated 16 April, possibly 1928, see fn 1 in transcription.] (DLA017-0036 & DLA017-0037 were previously partial items that have now been merged into DLA017-0036, AD 04/08/21)
Personal 1930, 017-0039

Sender: Salter, Lady Clavell [née Nora Constance Ouchterlony]; wife of Sir Arthur Clavell, the Hon. Mr Justice Salter (1859 - 1928) (1883 - 1976)

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

Lady Clavell Salter invites de László to dinner; she will see the picture today
Personal 1930, 017-0041

Sender: Salter, Lady Clavell [née Nora Constance Ouchterlony]; wife of Sir Arthur Clavell, the Hon. Mr Justice Salter (1859 - 1928) (1883 - 1976)

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

Letter from Lady Clavell Salter to de László confirming she is at home
Personal 1930, 017-0042

Sender: Salter, Lady Clavell [née Nora Constance Ouchterlony]; wife of Sir Arthur Clavell, the Hon. Mr Justice Salter (1859 - 1928) (1883 - 1976)

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

Letter from Lady Clavell Salter (dated 7 June, possibly 1929) enclosing a photograph that de László might like since "the lines are left on on the face". She would like the portrait [13342] done in "robes". She will help the artist with his "War Picture" if he wishes
Letters 0000 Press, 091-0014

Press cutting from an unidentified publication. "Hungarian artist triumphs in Germany". Exhibition of de László's pictures in Berlin at the request of the Dowager Empress of Germany; Werner has publicly expressed his admiration for him; Prince Ratibor intends to have his family painted by de László; the Grand Duke of Weimar has invited him to court, with a view to producing a portrait [10512]