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Personal 1924, 015-0008

Sender: Unwin, Thomas Fisher (1848 - 1935)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
25/12/1923
Letter from Thomas Fisher Unwin thanking de László for sending him some publications regarding his (de László's) work. Unwin is glad to welcome the artist as a member of the "Cobden Club", a club devoted to spreading the principles of Victorian reformer and statesman, Richard Cobden (Unwin's father-in-law), summarised in its motto 'Peace, free trade and goodwill among nations'
Personal 1924, 015-0010

Sender: Preetorius II, Wilhelm (1852 - 1924)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
31/12/1923
Letter from Wilhelm Preetorius II congratulating de László on receiving the Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy. Preetorius advises the artist to "not take on too much; keep your freshness by giving yourself more rest and choosing your sitters". The remainder of the letter is mostly concerned with Preetorius' family life--his elder daughter's recent remarriage; the poor health of his wife, younger daughter and grandson; and his son's passing. He thanks de László for the gift of money he wired. He finishes the letter by passing on greetings from the artist, Max Thedy: "He was our guest of 3 weeks and painted 3 men and a lady and 2 children's portraits which were all very successful: 75 Dollars per picture!! An example of conditions in Germany!!!"
Personal 1924, 015-0012

Sender: Roederer, Countess Pierre-Louis [née Louise de Saint-Alary] (1863 - 1930)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/12/1923
Letter from Comtesse Louise de Roederer praising de Laszlo's portrait of her daughter, Régine [9564]. "I am so grateful to you to have caught successfully not only her features but also her moral personality", she writes, "and to make us a part of your talent – so prestigious – and of your genius, which captivates us all"
Personal 1924, 015-0024

Sender: Edvi Illés, Aladár (1870 - 1958)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
01/12/1923
Aladár Edvi Illés thanks de László for sending his picture to the Fine Art Society; he is pleased de László liked the watercolour. Aranka Gellért lent him her copy of The Studio with Baldry's "well written" article on de László. He asks about the latter's recent trip to Rome
Personal 1924, 015-0030

Sender: Indecipherable

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
27/12/1923
Letter with an indecipherable signature to de László thanking the artist for sending a copy of The Illustrated London News containing reproductions of two new portraits that display "remarkable spontaneity and skill." The author will send de László a translation of his article reproduced in the Tribuna
Personal 1924, 015-0094

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

Recipient: Jolley, Ethyl M.
19/10/1923
Letter from de László to Ethyl M. Jolley apologising that he cannot make use of her suggestion due to forthcoming travel commitments (item was previously archived with DLA0015-0004)
Personal 1924, 015-0095

Sender: Nicholson, Ivor (1891 - 1937)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
22/08/1923
Letter from the publisher Ivor Nicholson thanking de László for the invitation to tea; Nicholson looks forward to discussing the artist's book (item was previously archived with DLA015-0006)
Letter from J. R. Bailey to de László, Studio Correspondence Nov 1920 - Apr 1924 Various Art Societ, 105-0032

Sender: Bailey, J. R.

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
31/10/1923
Acknowledgement of de László's letter of 30 October concerning a forthcoming exhibition.
Letter from John P. White & Sons Ltd. to de László's secretary, Studio Correspondence Nov 1920 - Apr 1924 Various Art Societ, 105-0085

Sender: John P. White & Sons Ltd.

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Pigg, Thomas
22/08/1923
Receipt for panelling.
Letter from de László to Gerald Berkeley Wills, Studio Correspondence Nov 1920 - Apr 1924 Various Art Societ, 105-0086

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

Recipient: Berkeley Wills, Gerald (1882 - 1979)
20/08/1923
Confirmation of cheques sent to contractors for work done to the pergola and small studio at 3 Fitzjohn's Avenue. Will hold on the fountain for the time being.
Studio Correspondence Nov 1920 - Apr 1924 Various Art Societ, 105-0087

Sender: John P. White & Sons Ltd.

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
08/08/1923
Architect's certificate for panelling to the small studio at 3 Fitzjohn's Avenue (see related item DLA105-0088).
Studio Correspondence Nov 1920 - Apr 1924 Various Art Societ, 105-0088

Sender: Berkeley Wills, Gerald (1882 - 1979)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
08/08/1923
Amount due to John P. White & Sons Ltd. for panelling the small studio at 3 Fitzjohn's Avenue.
Letter from Gerald Berkeley Wills to de László, Studio Correspondence Nov 1920 - Apr 1924 Various Art Societ, 105-0089

Sender: Berkeley Wills, Gerald (1882 - 1979)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
29/06/1923
Account from Gerald Berkeley Wills on behalf of John P. White & Sons Ltd.
Letter from Gerald Berkeley Wills to de László (item includes a message in de László's hand on verso/page 2), Studio Correspondence Nov 1920 - Apr 1924 Various Art Societ, 105-0090

Sender: Berkeley Wills, Gerald (1882 - 1979),László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
11/05/1923
Concerning the erection of a pergola and future work to the floor. Item includes a message in de László's hand on verso/page 2 concerning the return of Commendatore Tomaso Tittoni, Italian Ambassador.
Invoice from Alfred's (G. Alfred) to de László, Studio Correspondence Nov 1920 - Apr 1924 Various Art Societ, 105-0092

Sender: Alfred, G.

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
12/05/1923
Invoice from Alfred's for work to the studio/house at 3 Fitzjohn's Avenue. Item continued from DLA105-0093.
Invoice from Alfred's (G. Alfred) to de László, Studio Correspondence Nov 1920 - Apr 1924 Various Art Societ, 105-0093

Sender: Alfred, G.

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
12/05/1923
Invoice from Alfred's for work to the studio/house at 3 Fitzjohn's Avenue. Item continues as DLA105-0092.
Letter from de László to Gerald Berkeley Wills, Studio Correspondence Nov 1920 - Apr 1924 Various Art Societ, 105-0094

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

Recipient: Berkeley Wills, Gerald (1882 - 1979)
11/05/1923
Regarding payment and quality of workmanship.
Letter from John P. White & Sons Ltd. to de László's secretary, Studio Correspondence Nov 1920 - Apr 1924 Various Art Societ, 105-0095

Sender: John P. White & Sons Ltd.

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Pigg, Thomas
11/05/1923
Receipt for partial payment received.
Letter from de László's secretary to John P. White & Sons Ltd., Studio Correspondence Nov 1920 - Apr 1924 Various Art Societ, 105-0098

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

Recipient: John P. White & Sons Ltd.
09/05/1923
Payment to John P. White & Sons Ltd.
Letter from de László to Gerald Berkeley Wills, Studio Correspondence Nov 1920 - Apr 1924 Various Art Societ, 105-0099

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

Recipient: Berkeley Wills, Gerald (1882 - 1979)
09/05/1923
Rectification works de László requires John P. White & Sons Ltd. to undertake.