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Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Business Correspondence - Concertina File, 153-0802

Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
25/05/1935
Plans to paint Légrády in Budapest have fallen through, but efforts to arrange sittings with Herczeg in Paris continue. Payment, framing logistics, and work on the Regent’s portrait reproductions are underway. Recent political appointments in Budapest and possible commissions from Elemér Preszly and a young woman (Duplicate of DLA138-0020).
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Business Correspondence - Concertina File, 153-0803

Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
23/05/1935
Siklóssy updates de László on unsuccessful initial attempts to reproduce the Regent's portrait [110886], sharing that the Regent prefers smaller, signed photographic reproductions. New photographs are being arranged, and careful work is underway to ensure high-quality results (Duplicate of DLA138-0021).
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0016

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/06/1936
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.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0017

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/04/1936
Baldry discusses de László and Lucy’s travels, hoping he will sketch in Jerusalem. Notes Sickert’s exhibition at the Leicester Galleries following his resignation from the Royal Academy, mentions Llewellyn’s portrait of the Archbishop of Canterbury, praises de László’s portrait of Mrs Stanley Baldwin [2324], reports on Kendrick’s recovery, and congratulates de László on the recent award of a further order.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0019

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
13/03/1936
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.
Letter from Eileen Abernethy, de László's secretary, to Alfred Lys Baldry, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0086

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Forkum, Mrs [née Eileen Abernethy] (1898

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
29/04/1936
De László’s secretary, Eileen Abernethy, sends Baldry reproductions of works by Hogarth, Reynolds and Ingres for his forthcoming lecture. De László and Lucy are expected to return on Saturday.
Letter from de László to Alfred Lys Baldry, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0088

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

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
06/05/1936
De László sends Baldry a revised copy of his lecture, asking him to shorten it further, and discusses the accompanying slides and arrangements for the forthcoming reading.
Letter from de László to Alfred Lys Baldry, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0089

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

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
09/06/1936
De László thanks Baldry for his congratulations on the birth of his grandson (Christopher); discusses visits from Barczy and the duc de Gramont and the success of their lecture.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0090

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
02/06/1936
Baldry congratulates de László and Lucy on the birth of their grandson, Christopher.
Letter from de László to Alfred Lys Baldry, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0091

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

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
15/07/1936
De László sends Baldry an editorial comment from Apollo on his RSA lecture and asks him to edit his proposed response for publication. Explains his views on the relationship between the representation of nature and abstraction in art, criticising contemporary abstract painting.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to Eileen Abernethy, de László's secretary, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0096

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Forkum, Mrs [née Eileen Abernethy] (1898
30/04/1936
Baldry updates de László's secretary, Eileen Abernethy, on the artist's return from abroad and arrangements to review his lecture and accompanying illustrations. Notes some uncertainty over de László’s travel dates.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0104

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
01/07/1936
Baldry discusses de László’s planned visit and forthcoming work, including his proposed group portrait of children outdoors. He praises de László’s Royal Society of Arts medal and anticipated commission from the Archbishop [6171]. Comments on the Amsterdam exhibition and William Nicholson’s knighthood.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0105

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
31/05/1936
Baldry discusses press reactions to de László’s lecture and comments on the contrast between modernist art and the enduring principles of artistic expression.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0106

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/05/1936
Baldry reviews de László’s lecture and suggests small changes to clarify the argument and improve its delivery.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0107

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
07/05/1936
Baldry reviews de László’s lecture, suggesting further revisions and advice on its delivery; he comments on the number and selection of slides.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0108

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/05/1936
Baldry suggests revisions to the structure and wording of de László’s lecture.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0109

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
30/04/1936
Baldry confirms arrangements to meet de László to review the draft lecture and accompanying illustrations.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0110

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/04/1936
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].
Letter from José de Figueiredo to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0141

Sender: Figueiredo, Doctor José de (1872 - 1937)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
30/07/1936
José de Figueiredo regrets he cannot come to lunch, but wishes to call in the late afternoon.
Letter from de László to José de Figueiredo, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0142

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

Recipient: Figueiredo, Doctor José de (1872 - 1937)
28/07/1936
De László invites José de Figueiredo to lunch at his home. Typed letter, signed "Secretary".