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Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0196

Sender: Greece, George II of, King of the Hellenes (1890 - 1947)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/08/1924
Letter from George II of Greece to de László regarding a meeting between Queen Elisabeta of Greece and the artist in Paris
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0025

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

Recipient: Chamberlin, Frederick Carleton (1870 - 1943)
05/02/1925
De László thanks Frederick Chamberlin for the latter's appreciative letter (see DLA016-0026), his guide to Mallorca and book on Queen Elizabeth. He will not be able to visit Mallorca as he is going to the South of France to play golf on the doctor's orders. He invites Chamberlin to tea
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0047

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

Recipient: Bárczy de Bárcziháza, István (1882 - 1952)
25/09/1925
Letter from de László to István Bárczy de Bárcziháza, the first page of which largely deals with family/personal matters. He mentions his forthcoming travel plans to the United States and some recent "interesting sitters" (the Duchess of York [4460] and Queen Elisabeth of Belgium [7870])
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0063

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

Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
03/02/1925
Letter from de László to Sigmund Münz regarding travel plans & recent work. Count Mensdorff's portrait [4694] will go to Verein der Museumsfreunde; Pope Pius XI's portrait [6690] to be officially placed in Bodleian; painting Ambassador Kellogg [5917], mentioning recent Pilgrims' Club dinner. Crown Prince of Romania wants him to paint Crown Princess; has refused overtures to paint King & Queen of Romania. Dining with French Ambassador & Prince of Liechtenstein
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0112

Sender: Leipnik, Doctor Ferdinand L. (1869)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
19/01/1925
Letter from Ferdinand L. Leipnik regarding an article and reproductions, including that of the former Queen of Greece [3273], in a forthcoming issue of "The Graphic"
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0116

Sender: Leipnik, Doctor Ferdinand L. (1869)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
10/08/1925
Ferdinand L. Leipnik cannot join de László tomorrow. He requests a photograph of the artist's portrait of the Duchess of York [4460] for publication in "The Graphic"
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0129

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

Recipient: J. Walter Thompson Company
09/02/1925
Letter to the advertising agency, J. Walter Thompson Co. De László has finished the portrait of the American Ambassador [5917] and will send a photograph to the agency for publication in America. He requests a copy of the paper with the portrait of Queen Marie of Romania [3200] and asks what has been arranged for his portrait of the Pope [6690]
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0141

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/09/1925
Letter from de László thanking the unidentified recipient for a copy of the "Revue de l'art", which included his portrait of Pope XI [6690]. De László had hoped to travel to Paris to paint the Trianon, but must go to America. He asks the recipient's view on holding an exhibition in October or November, 1926
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0149

Sender: Scott, James Brown (1866 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/08/1925
Letter from James Brown Scott largely concerning how busy he has been with work, which means he cannot visit the de Lászlós and his "beloved Johnny". He found Henry to be a fine young man. He mentions the honours he is certain will soon come the artist's way
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0166

Sender: Laughlin, Irwin Boyle (1871-1941)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
17/03/1925
Irwin Boyle Laughlin thanks de László for "The Graphic" containing portraits [6690] [5917] [3273]; Queen Elisabeta's left him "quite cold". Mentions Gennadius' portrait [5316] and describes that sitter's character and his library under construction in Athens. When de László goes to America he should visit his Meridien House. Describes Greece as "falling to pieces"
Miscellaneous Press Cuttings 1925, 096-0097

8 Aug [handwritten on article]
[Morning Post, handwritten on article]. The Queen of the Belgians honoured de László with sittings for her portrait [7870] at Welbeck Abbey before leaving England.
Miscellaneous Press Cuttings 1925, 096-0098

22/08/1925
The Gentlewoman. The Queen of the Belgians sat to de László for her portrait [7870] whilst at Welbeck.
Miscellaneous Press Cuttings 1925, 096-0102

19/09/1925
Illustrated London News. Reproduction of de László's portrait of the Queen of the Belgians [7870].
Miscellaneous Press Cuttings 1925, 096-0108

22/08/1925
The Graphic. Illustration of de László's "fine new portrait" of the Duchess of York [4460].
Miscellaneous Press Cuttings 1925, 096-0142

02/09/1925
The Queen. Illustration of de László's portrait of Miss Bertha Phillpotts, later Dame Bertha Newall [10011].
Miscellaneous Press Cuttings 1925, 096-0162

Sender: Haskin, Frederic Jennings (1872 - 1944)
21/12/1925
The Gazette (Little Rock, Arkansas). Favourable review of the Corcoran Gallery's exhibition of de László's portraits. Includes a list of the paintings of the artist's eminent sitters and a short biography.
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0046

Sender: Elibank, Charles Gideon Murray, 2nd Viscount (1877 - 1951)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/09/1925
Lord Elibank thanks de László for wife's portrait [5010], "a work of wonderful art and beauty". Will arrange glazing with Remy; portrait will later be hung at Elibank. Mentions lunch with King & Queen of Greece, is sure the latter's portrait [3270] will be successful
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0137

Sender: Greece, George II of, King of the Hellenes (1890 - 1947)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
16/02/1925
Letter from George II of Greece to de László: photos of Queen's portraits have arrived; advises against shipping portraits until after de László's exhs; Crown Prince of Romania's visit to artist's studio; envious of sisters in London; holiday plans; news of duc de Gramont's death
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0015

Sender: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
13/07/1926
Sigmund Münz has sent reproductions of Mellon [6418], Herrick [possibly 5601], the Archbishop of Canterbury [4632] and Mrs Coolidge [4171] to the "Nacion" with his article; he has kept aside the Queen of Greece [possibly 3270] and the self portrait. He plans to write another article about de László as a painter of women. De László should let him know about the Italian trip (DLA016-0024 was previously archived with this item)
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