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Miscellaneous Press Cuttings Jan - April 1929, 099-0078

13/02/1929
The Queen. Reproduction of de László's portrait of the Duchess of York [4460], which was given to David Bowes Lyon by his mother as a wedding gift.
Miscellaneous Press Cuttings Jan - April 1929, 099-0079

12/02/1929
La Liberté. Reproduction of de László's portrait of Queen Elisabeth of Belgium [7870], with a caption noting that the artist is currently in Cairo [page 2 of PDF].
Miscellaneous Press Cuttings Jan - April 1929, 099-0080

10/02/1929
La Liberté. De László is painting the portrait of the King and Prince Farouk. After this announcement, there follows a biography, mostly of his artistic career and achievements, accompanied by a photograph of de László standing before his portrait of King Umberto III of Italy.
Miscellaneous Press Cuttings Jan - April 1929, 099-0089

07/02/1929
The Daily Chronicle. Article on the wedding and wedding gifts of David Bowes Lyon and Rachel Spender-Clay, mentioning that the Countess of Strathmore gave her son, the groom, de László’s portrait of his sister, the Duchess of York [4460].
Miscellaneous Press Cuttings Jan - April 1929, 099-0090

07/02/1929
Daily News. Article on the wedding and wedding gifts of David Bowes Lyon and Rachel Spender-Clay. Amongst the presents is a portrait of the groom's sister, the Duchess of York [4460], in a gold frame.
Miscellaneous Press Cuttings Jan - April 1929, 099-0091

07/02/1929
The Glasgow Herald. Article on the wedding and wedding gifts of David Bowes Lyon and Rachel Spender-Clay mentioning that the Countess of Strathmore gave her son, the groom, de László’s portrait of his sister, the Duchess of York [4460].
Miscellaneous Press Cuttings Jan - April 1929, 099-0096

06/02/1929
The Morning Post. Illustration of de László's portrait of the Duchess of York [4460], given to David Bowes Lyon as a wedding present from his mother.
Miscellaneous Press Cuttings Jan - April 1929, 099-0101

08/02/1929
Daily News. Article on the wedding of David Bowes Lyon and Rachel Spender-Clay, accompanied by a reproduction of de László’s portrait of the Duchess of York [4460], given as a gift by the Countess of Strathmore to the groom, her son.
Personal 1930, 017-0136

Sender: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/04/1930
Vilmos Ruttkay de Ruttka congratulates de László on his election as RBA president. He is taking art classes at the British Academy of Art, Rome; finds climate difficult. Received the "Queen" containing de László's fine portrait of Lord Scone [6264] (DLA017-0136 to DLA017-0138 & DLA017-0145, DLA017-0141, DLA017-0144 were partial items that have been merged into DLA017-0136, AD 25/08/21)
Letter from Count Raoul de Liedekerke to de László, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0063

Sender: Liedekerke, Count Raoul Elie Florent Marie Joseph de (1882 - 1981)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/03/1930
Count Raoul de Liedekerke hopes de László will visit Brussels soon; he would be happy to show the artist the portraits of his wife [4837] and mother [4833]; asks whether the latter portrait needs to be varnished
Letter from Mariano Benlliure Gil to de László, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0094

Sender: Benlliure Gil, Professor Mariano (1862 - 1947)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
04/06/1930
Mariano Benlliure Gil thanks de László for the photographs; mentions prominent position de László has accorded his marble Madonna; the Algardi panel [113394] is marvellous; happy de László enjoyed the Barcelona exhibition; positive remarks re the King and Queen of Spain; marquesa del Merito's beautiful portrait [13322]; the marqués de la Vega-Inclán sends his best
Letter from de László to Mariano Benlliure Gil, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0096

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

Recipient: Benlliure Gil, Professor Mariano (1862 - 1947)
20/05/1930
De László recounts his trip to Barcelona & Madrid; now in Paris, where he is showing two portraits at the Salon [6118][13322]. Encloses photographs of the Madonna (in situ) and the Algardi bas-relief [113394]
Letter from Mariano Benlliure Gil to de László, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0198

Sender: Benlliure Gil, Professor Mariano (1862 - 1947)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Based on the contents of the letter, the year should read ‘1931’ and not ‘1930’.
Glad to know de László intends to travel to Spain. Mentions the marqués de la Vega-Inclán and Princess Beatrice's illnesses.
Letter from Baron Iván Rubido-Zichy de Zich et Zagorje to de László; draft reply in de László's hand, Hungarian & German Letters 1930-1931, 032-0090

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Rubido-Zichy de Zich et Zagorje, Baron Iván (1874 - 1964)

Recipient: Rubido-Zichy de Zich et Zagorje, Baron Iván (1874 - 1964),László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
25/04/1930
Invitation to a gathering featuring a Hungarian choir. Draft reply in László's hand outlining his intention to invite the Budai Dalárda choir to his home. Regrets he cannot attend a soirée at the Queen's Hall. Presently finishing an important portrait. Travel plans to the country and Paris.
Letter from Elemér Radisics to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1930-1931, 032-0093

Sender: Radisics, Elemér (1884 - 1972)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
23/07/1930
Elemér Radisics regrets having been unable to visit de László at home.
Letter from de László to Lady Keyes, K 1916, 1923, 1924, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937, 073-0005

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

Recipient: Keyes, Lady [née Eva Mary Salvin Bowlby]; wife of 1st Baron (1882 - 1973)
19/11/1930
De László invites Lady Keyes to his studio for the alteration of her portrait [5978], hoping to fulfil Mrs Bowlby, her mother's, wishes. Pleased the Queen of Spain saw his work; recently showed the queen and Princess Beatrice around the RBA exhibition. His son Stephen’s wedding.
Letter from Lady Keyes to de László, K 1916, 1923, 1924, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937, 073-0006

Sender: Keyes, Lady [née Eva Mary Salvin Bowlby]; wife of 1st Baron (1882 - 1973)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
17/11/1930
Lady Keyes will soon be in London and asks if he might have time for a sitting to alter her portrait [possibly 5978]. She congratulates de László on his son's engagement. The Queen of Spain admired her husband's portrait [5990].
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0163

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

Recipient: Athlone, Princess Alice of [née Princess Alice of Albany]; wife of 1st Earl (1883 - 1981),Vega-Inclán, Benigno Mariano Pedro Casto de la Vega-Inclán y Flaquer, II marqués de la (1858 - 1942)
Date (14 [Mars?] 1930) appears on the draft salutation to Vega-Inclán
Draft letter from de László to Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone re: return of portrait [2447]; Barcelona's International Exposition; Grand Prix award for portraits of King & Queen of Spain; appointment as president of Royal Society of British Artists (first page includes dated draft salutation to Vega-Inclán)
Letter from de László to William Aiken, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0117

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

Recipient: Aiken, William (1880-1950)
15/08/1931
De László thanks Aiken for his letter (DLA019-0118) recounting the golden wedding celebration at Glamis Castle; pleased to hear of his portraits of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore [11642][11641], and the Duke and Duchess of York [9126][9123]; leaves tomorrow to take a cure at Baden-Baden
Letter from de László to the duque de Algeciras, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0123

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

Recipient: Algeciras, Ricardo López de Carrizosa y Martel, II duque de (1896 - 1982)
09/07/1931
Sends thanks for the gift of the manzanilla glasses; reference to a film ("a cinema") of his time spent at the duque's home; disappointed not to have been able to include his portraits of the Spanish royal family at his exhibition in Paris (Charpentier, 1931) owing to the "unfortunate political situation in Spain"