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Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0179

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
16/04/1931
The editor of The Illustrated London News asks de László’s secretary for the Spanish Royal Family photographs; he asks which reigning monarchs de László has painted.
Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0180

Sender: Haddon, (arthur) Trevor (1864-1941)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
23/02/1931
Trevor Haddon mentions an exhibition at Bond Street. He is trying to obtain a sitter for a portrait for his next exhibition. He is available to do any copies. He thinks de László's portrait of the Prince of Piedmont [7890] is one of the artist's best.
Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0195

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

Recipient: Benlliure Gil, Professor Mariano (1862 - 1947)
03/02/1931
De László was unable to attend his son's wedding due to illness. Now in Paris to paint an important portrait. Will travel to Spain to meet his wife near Seville and then on to Tangiers. Hopes to see Benlliure in Spain.
Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0197

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
17/03/1931
Benlliure has been working hard on a large religious sculpture. De László's portraits of the King and Queen of Spain [12400][12398] and of Benlliure himself [10155] are available for the artist's exhibition in Paris (Charpentier, 1931).
Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0199

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
06/05/1931
Concerning shipping for de László's exhibition in Paris (Charpentier, 1931). His own portrait [10155] can be included if desired.
Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0208

Sender: Robertson, John (1862-1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
01/10/1932
Report of de László's exhibition in Dundee (Victoria Art Galleries, 1932).
Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0209

Sender: Robertson, John (1862-1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/09/1932
Report of de László's exhibition in Dundee (Victoria Art Galleries, 1932).
Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0221

Sender: Robertson, John (1862-1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/10/1932
Report on the exhibition (Dundee, 1932) to be arranged. Catalogues have been sent. Commission of Countess of Airlie's portrait [2203].
Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0282

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Forkum, Mrs [née Eileen Abernethy]

Recipient: Cordano, Colonel Alessandro
28/12/1932
De László will settle Humbert's invoice. In response to Princess Helen of Romania's enquiry, de László is asking for £150 for the portrait of Princess Irene of Greece [7825[, which was commissioned by the late Queen Sophia of Greece.
Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0285

Sender: Baumann, Gyula

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
01/12/1932
The Gertler String Quartet asks de László if they could perform at one of his musical evenings, or whether he could give them introductions to his friends/acquaintances. They enclose a summary in French of their performance reviews.
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0041

Sender: Buccleuch and 10th Duke of Queensberry, Walter John Montagu Douglas Scott, 8th Duke of (1894 - 1973)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
27/10/1932
Lord Dalkeith thanks de László for the "excellent beautiful and charming" portrait of his wife [3733]; was sorry to have missed the Dundee exhibition
Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0280

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Forkum, Mrs [née Eileen Abernethy]

Recipient: Cordano, Colonel Alessandro
19/01/1933
De László explains that the portrait of Princess Irene of Greece [7825] was an express commission from the late Queen Sophia of Greece.
Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0009

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

Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
12/06/1933
Description of Paul's wedding. Lottery of the Spanish Dancer [6316]. Finished portrait of Princess Elizabeth [10531]. Some of the works to be included in forthcoming exhibition (Knoedler, 1933).
Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0010

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

Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
16/07/1933
"Moral triumph" of the exhibition at Knoedler's & other artists' jealousy ("they make it their business to keep the king and queen away from me"). Count de Gramont to visit. Unpleasantness from the Hungarian side. Wonders what happened to the Spanish dancer [6316]. Tiring of portraiture and plans to start working on his "magnum opus". Book about his working methods to be published.
Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0011

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

Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
08/08/1933
Suggests Marczi transfer his son to an institution closer to Vienna. Situation in Budapest is bad, de László feels sorry for Egerer; receiving letters regarding pictures he gave to the Frim boys. Siklóssy and Gramont visited. Reference to forthcoming book.
Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0015

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

Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
18/09/1933
Finished copy portrait of Count Apponyi [111856] for the Palais des Nations. Portrait of Princess Elizabeth [10531] will be published in "Pesti Hírlap". Off to Paris to paint the portrait of General Pershing [6888]. "I’m going to be producing a very important work which will be much talked about", he writes.
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0211

04/10/1934
The Evening News. Photographs of Queen Marie of Romania and Princess Beatrice leaving the artist's studio; de László bidding farewell to his royal guests; Prince George arriving for the final sitting of his portrait [5931]. Reproduction of Princess Marina's portrait [5928]
Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0038

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

Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
19/11/1934
Sent a study to the Műcsarnok for the painting of Mary Magdalene [2932], which he will offer to the nation. Invitation to the palace before the royal wedding. Unveiling of Archbishop of York's portrait [7329]. Lists portraits at the ecclesiastical palace: "I have been nominated the official painter of the Church". Unveiling of Flinders Petrie portrait [6906]; opening of royal exhibition (Knoedler, 1934).
Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0041

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

Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
13/12/1934
The artist's many recent successes. Unveiling of Flinders Petrie portrait [6906]; Cambridge lecture; description of royal wedding & royal portrait exhibition (Knoedler, 1934); blank canvas auction; wants to work on "magnum opus" & memoirs; intends to offer painting to the nation [2932]; asks about raffle of [6316]. Item includes two press cuttings. (DLA135-0040 & DLA135-0041 letters are in the same envelope.)
Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0007

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

Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
15/05/1935
General family news and Marczi's finances. Success at the Salon. Large sums offered by publishers for the artist's memoirs. Légrády is publishing the portrait of Horthy [110886], to be unveiled shortly. Lucy recently visited friends with the Duke and Duchess of York. Plans to go to Salzburg for the Festspiele.