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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 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.
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, "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
Draft letter from Dr Ottó Légrády to a list of recipients, Siklóssy Coupures Album, 138-0014

Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951),Légrády, Doctor Ottó (1878 - 1948)
24/04/1937
Complimentary copies of the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait" will be sent out now that de László has recovered and before the Coronation. First draft of a letter which Légrády intends to send to all recipients of the complimentary copies.
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)