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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.
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"
Letter from de László to István Bárczy de Bárcziháza, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0125

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

Recipient: Bárczy de Bárcziháza, István (1882 - 1952)
24/07/1931
Holiday plans to go to the Tyrol; mentions the Royal Garden Party and a commission to paint the Duchess of York [9126]; reference to Bárczy's plans to introduce the Duke of Sutherland to the Regent and Prime Minister during the former's planned trip to Hungary (see also DLA019-0126); his son Stephen's recent operation.
Letter from de László to Adrian Hill, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0140

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

Recipient: Hill, Adrian Keith Graham (1895-1977)
17/07/1931
In response to Hill's inquiry about de László's present & future activities (see DLA019-0141), de László gives details of his recent exhibition in Paris (Charpentier, 1931); information about Andre Maurois’ book on Marshal Lyautey; and his recent portraits of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore [11642][11641] and Lloyd George [6072 or 6076].
Letter from de László to Léon Bélugou, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0152

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

Recipient: Bélugou, Léon (1865 - 1934)
20/07/1931
De László provides introductions to Louis Wiley and Adolph Ochs of The New York Times for the duc de Guiche. Mentions Dr Stratton and travel plans. Has just finished portraits of the Duchess of York's parents [11641][11642] and will soon paint the Duchess [12183]. Reference to a suggestion for Mauclair.
Letter from de László to Reginald Wingate, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0162

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

Recipient: Wingate, Sir Francis Reginald, 1st Baronet (1861 - 1953)
07/02/1931
De László would like to visit Abyssinia and Sudan to paint interesting studies, but time will not allow this year. He hopes to go at some point and will avail of Wingate's introductions then. Mentions their mutual friend, Slatin Pasha.