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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Bárczy de Bárcziháza, István (1882 - 1952)
Letter from de László to István Bárczy de Bárcziháza mentioning: Patrick's recent motor accident; Eva Guinness' death; luncheon given for the Bethlens; unveiling of Lord Scarbrough's portrait [7122]; Lord Rothermere's portrait [4759] – Rothermere will not attend the unveiling of Rákóczi's statue for political reasons; recent meeting of Berzeviczy at the Hungarian Parliamentarian's banquet; press cuttings illustrating portraits [13322][6118][4221]; Lyautey's portrait [6118] purchased by the French Government; travel plans; portraits on view in Venice [789][6875]; award of Grand Prix at Barcelona; question concerning Káldy Gyula
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Forkum, Mrs [née Eileen Abernethy] (1898
Recipient: Cordano, Colonel Alessandro
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.
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Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Baldry praises the reproduction of de László’s portrait of Queen Marie [possibly 3211] and congratulates him on his promotion in the Légion d’honneur. He discusses Sir Robert Witt, de László’s current work, his lecture and the Royal Academy exhibition.
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Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Baldry congratulates de László on the progress of his Romanian portraits [4220][3211][4217] and asks to see photographs of the series. He discusses his own pastel still lifes and the difficult state of the art market, advises against exhibiting a picture under unfavourable conditions, and reports on Kendrick’s recovery from illness.
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
De László thanks Baldry for revising his reply to Apollo and sends him a reply from Fürst for his perusal. Discusses his forthcoming portrait of the Archbishop of Canterbury [6171][6173] and a sitting for the Queen of Romania [3207]. Item includes the presumed revised text of de László’s reply to Apollo.
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Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Baldry confirms that he has revised de László’s lecture, incorporating his amendments, and discusses the selection of illustrations from examples of ancient and modern art and possible copyright issues concerning the production of lantern slides. He praises de László’s portrait of Queen Marie [3211].
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Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Siklóssy thanks de László for sending "The Queen" featuring his portrait of Queen Marie [3211]. He and Légrády are working to resolve outstanding matters to encourage the artist's visit to Hungary.
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Preszly, Elemér (1877 - 1971)
De László regrets that he cannot travel to Budapest to paint Elemér Preszly’s portrait for Pest-Pilis-Solt-Kiskun County, owing to existing commissions and a need for rest. He proposes sittings in the Palais Gramont in Paris during the summer, where he could complete the portrait in eight days.
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Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Siklóssy expresses confidence that de László’s portrait of Queen Marie of Romania [3211] will be a masterpiece, recalls their brief meeting at the station, and notes he has respected the artist’s wish for discretion about his travels. Has informed mutual acquaintances that sittings are not currently possible and reports on progress with the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait".
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The Lady. Review of de László's exhibition at the French Gallery. Members of the elite attended the private view in the morning before going to the garden party at Buckingham Palace. A long list of those who attended, with a description of their appearance. Praise for de László as the "ideal painter of lovely womanhood" and "wonderfully successful" in painting men's portraits too.
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The Daily Graphic. A comment on de László's impressive studio beside his house in St John's Wood. Mention of his painting of the Queen of Romania [3200], and the paintings of his children [eg. 4366], which the Queen enjoyed on her visit. Mementoes from the artist's time painting Pope Leo XIII [4509] mentioned.
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