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Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0037

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
19/06/1936
Siklóssy thanks de László for sending "The Queen" featuring his portrait of Queen Marie [3211]. He and Légrády are working to resolve outstanding matters to encourage the artist's visit to Hungary.
Draft letter from de László to Elemér Preszly, Miscellaneous Foreign Letters Spain, Portugal, El Venice, 039-0024

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

Recipient: Preszly, Elemér (1877 - 1971)
17/02/1936
De László regrets that he cannot travel to Budapest to paint Elemér Preszly’s portrait for Pest-Pilis-Solt-Kiskun County, owing to existing commissions and a need for rest. He proposes sittings in the Palais Gramont in Paris during the summer, where he could complete the portrait in eight days.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Miscellaneous Foreign Letters Spain, Portugal, El Venice, 039-0052

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
The letter is erroneously dated "1935" by Siklóssy
Siklóssy expresses confidence that de László’s portrait of Queen Marie of Romania [3211] will be a masterpiece, recalls their brief meeting at the station, and notes he has respected the artist’s wish for discretion about his travels. Has informed mutual acquaintances that sittings are not currently possible and reports on progress with the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait".
Letter from Mrs Charles Gordon Moore to de László, M 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 076-0076

Sender: Moore, Mrs Charles Gordon [née Margaret Scott; other married name Mrs William Barker Ogden] (1872 - 1958)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
27/01/1936
Pleased de László liked the jade pieces she sent. Thanks him for his kindness to her daughter Peggy, reflects on the nation’s sorrow following King George’s death, and voices her hopes for Edward VIII. She congratulates the artist on his portrait of the Queen and conveys her gratitude for the portrait of Peggy. (DLA076-0076 and DLA076-0078 were previously partial items that have now been merged into DLA076-0076, AD 19/11/25).
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0078

Sender: Romania, Queen Marie of [née Princess Marie of Edinburgh] (1875 - 1938)

Recipient: László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)
29/11/1936
Letter from Queen Marie of Romania to Lucy de László confirming arrival of pictures (possibly [3211] [4220]). Salon requested portrait [possibly 3211], "a special favourite", remains. Leresanu, who sat for King Ferdinand's posthumous portrait [4217], has died; glad to have his sketch [10596]
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0079

Sender: Romania, Queen Marie of [née Princess Marie of Edinburgh] (1875 - 1938)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/08/1936
Queen Marie of Romania thanks de László for the sketch of her in national dress [3207]; she sends a cigarette box as a souvenir of their "long & happy association". Ileana is overjoyed with the portrait of Maria Ileana [5564]. She has spoken to Laptew about transportation & reproduction of the picture
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0081

Sender: Romania, Princess Helen of [née Princess Helen of Greece and Denmark]; consort of King Carol II (1896 - 1982)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
09/01/1936
Princess Helen of Romania has heard de László will paint her mother-in-law's portrait [2961]; would like de László to paint son, Michael [4218]. Exile; "peculiar" conditions of Romania; difficult task her brother faces (see fn 4 in transcription)
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0149

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

Recipient: Romania, Queen Marie of [née Princess Marie of Edinburgh] (1875 - 1938)
13/12/1936
Draft letter from Lucy to the Queen of Romania: de László's health; Cap Ferrat; memoirs; transportation of portraits [possibly 3211 & 4220]; exhibition of Queen's portrait [possibly 3211]; death of Leresanu; abdication and proclamation Duke of York
Letter from de László to Marczell 'Marczi' László, Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0065

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

Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
08/01/1936
Partial letter. Wishes to reclaim a portrait of Lucy from Gyula. Travel plans to Romania – can meet Marczi László on the train, but he must tell no-one that he (the artist) will be travelling through Pest. Does not like to paint portraits of friends. Believes he deserves the Corvin Chain.
Letter from de László to Marczell 'Marczi' László, Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0067

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

Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
12/02/1936
De László is painting a second portrait of the Queen of Romania [3211] having abandoned the first [2961], which he felt was overly opulent. He is also working on the portrait of King Ferdinand [4217]. A portrait of Lucy is mentioned. Item includes a small sketch in pen of the Queen's portrait [3211].
Letter from de László to Marczell 'Marczi' László, Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0068

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

Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
08/03/1936
A portrait of Lucy in the possession of Gyula Krämer, but belonging to de László, is mentioned. De László has finished a portrait of the King of Romania [4220] & started a portrait of the Crown Prince [4218]; he will paint two smaller pictures of the King [3225][3222]. [4220][3211] will be shown at the palace & then Paris Salon. De László & Lucy are planning to travel to Constantinople, Beirut & Jerusalem, intends to paint "impressions" there.
Letter from de László to Marczell 'Marczi' László (with a note appended by Lucy de László), Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0069

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)

Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
24/12/1936
Received a letter from Siklóssy about a photography exhibition at the Nemzeti Szalon on the British Empire, opened by Ambassador Knox. De László's royal portraits [9123][9126] have been reproduced widely. Reference to a picture of his that was "won by a poor man". Lucy thanks Marczi László for the Christmas present; she is sorry he is not spending Christmas with them.
Partial letters from de László to Marczell 'Marczi' László, Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0070

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

Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
01/01/1936
Partial letter 1: de László is staying at the Palace of Cotroceni; he plans to paint some "excellent pictures". Partial letter 2: de László is planning to travel to Constantinople & Jerusalem, possibly returning via Greece. Asks Marczi László to order a gravestone & to tidy the grave of his daughter, Eva. He is painting Prime Minister Baldwin's wife [2324] & plans to paint the Prime Minister as well. (Envelope does not belong to the partial letters. DLA135-0070, DLA135-0071, DLA135-0072 & DLA135-0073 letters are in the same envelope.)
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Siklóssy Coupures Album, 138-0003

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
Final digit is indistinct; the year could be read as “1937”, but based on the contents of the letter, it is “1936”
Letter primarily concerning de László's stay in Bucharest and his portraits of Queen Marie [3211], the late King Ferdinand [4217], King Carol [4220] and Prince Michael [4218]. Travel plans. Reference to portrait commissions being arranged by Siklóssy.
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0332

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
30/04/1937
De László has resumed painting but must limit his work due to ongoing recovery. Thanks Siklóssy for sending an illustrated supplement, praises its reproductions, and suggests sending copies to Lady Strathmore. Comments on the success of the Strathmore portraits in Edinburgh [11642][11641], the upcoming Coronation festivities in London, and the political situation in Europe.
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0333

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
03/05/1937
De László thanks Siklóssy for attending a concert and for sending an interview with Kenneth Clark. Requests a copy of the illustrated issue featuring the King and Queen’s portraits be sent to his ill brother and requests another issue illustrating the Queen’s parents.
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0335

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
26/05/1937
De László apologises for his delayed reply due to ill health and Coronation commitments, thanks Siklóssy for sending material to the Countess of Strathmore, and describes the Coronation. Regrets postponing a trip to Hungary for health reasons but invites Siklóssy and Légrády to visit him in England, when he hopes to paint Légrády’s portrait.
Letter from de László to the duc de Gramont, Personal Letters from 1st July 1937, 025-0075

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

Recipient: Gramont, Antoine XII-Armand, 12th duc de; styled duc de Guiche (1879 - 1962)
28/10/1937
De László regrets that he cannot include the duc de Gramont's portrait [possibly 8136], Montesquiou [4151] or Madame des Isnards [2030] in his forthcoming Wildenstein exhibition; describes the exhibition's two hangs; mentions Edward Tuck and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
Letter from Dr Ottó Légrády to de László, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0042

Sender: Légrády, Doctor Ottó (1878 - 1948)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
05/03/1937
Légrády expresses interest in visiting London with Gyula Kornis but hopes to see de László sooner in Hungary. Encourages the artist to conserve his energy during the busy Coronation period. Pesti Hírlap's Coronation issue, featuring de László’s work on the covers [9123][4460], is in preparation.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0063

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
25/04/1937
Siklóssy sends de László cover pages of a special English Coronation edition featuring his portraits of the King and Queen [9123][4460], along with an article about him and photos of his children. He notes the inclusion of portraits of Lord and Lady Strathmore [11642][11641] inside the supplement.