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Personal 1925-1926, 016-0129

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

Recipient: J. Walter Thompson Company
09/02/1925
Letter to the advertising agency, J. Walter Thompson Co. De László has finished the portrait of the American Ambassador [5917] and will send a photograph to the agency for publication in America. He requests a copy of the paper with the portrait of Queen Marie of Romania [3200] and asks what has been arranged for his portrait of the Pope [6690]
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0141

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/09/1925
Letter from de László thanking the unidentified recipient for a copy of the "Revue de l'art", which included his portrait of Pope XI [6690]. De László had hoped to travel to Paris to paint the Trianon, but must go to America. He asks the recipient's view on holding an exhibition in October or November, 1926
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0142

Sender: Young, John

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/08/1925
John Young thanks de László for his letter; he is glad that his verses reminded the artist of the Scottish Highlands
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0143

Sender: Young, John

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/06/1925
John Young is an admirer of de László's work; he sends the artist some of his poetry (see DLA016-0144 and DLA016-0145)
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0146

Sender: Scherl, Erwin,Kemény, Ferenc (1860 - 1944)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
09/09/1925
Two journalists, Erwin Scherl, Budapest editor of the Neue Freie Presse, and Ferenc Kemény from the Pesti Hírlap, are in London and would like to visit de László. "It would be an omission of duty if we did not pay tribute to László Fülöp on this occasion", they write.
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0147

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

Recipient: Scherl, Erwin
10/09/1925
De László would be pleased to receive Erwin Scherl and his friend (Ferenc Kemény) in his studio
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0148

Sender: Scott, James Brown (1866 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
17/09/1925
James Brown Scott refers to the trouble he & de László have in meeting; looks forward to seeing the artist in America; wishes that de László's son, John, could accompany him. Compares de László's portrayal of people of his age with Reynolds, Romney & Gainsborough "who enable us to come into touch, as it were, with England of the 18th Century"
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0149

Sender: Scott, James Brown (1866 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/08/1925
Letter from James Brown Scott largely concerning how busy he has been with work, which means he cannot visit the de Lászlós and his "beloved Johnny". He found Henry to be a fine young man. He mentions the honours he is certain will soon come the artist's way
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0150

Sender: Scott, James Brown (1866 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/06/1925
Letter from James Brown Scott, who is writing from Brussels. Mentions de László's forthcoming trip to America and wonders why his son, Johnny, will not be accompanying him. Advises the artist to rest since he will be inundated with commissions
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0151

Sender: Russell, Sir Charles, 1st Baronet (1863 - 1928)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
17/08/1925
Sir Charles Russell rejoices in de László's triumphs and has been speaking of the artist's successes to various "London Society Dames"
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0154

Sender: Nicholls, Doctor Henry Cecil ( - 1933)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
10/07/1925
Doctor Henry Cecil Nicholls is pleased de László has recovered from a "recent indisposition", and is sorry to learn of John de Laszlo's illness
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0156

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

Recipient: Maclagan, Sir Eric Robert Dalrymple (1879 - 1951)
23/07/1925
De László sends a copy of Oakley Williams' publication "Selections from the Work of P. A. de László" to Sir Eric Maclagan, director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, for that institution's library
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0159

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

Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
31/03/1925
De László has returned from holidaying in France; thanks Münz for letter (DLA016-0008) & articles. Does not know Dr Galambos' daughter, but reminisces about time spent with her family. Refers to sad situation of Kestraneks. Would be happy to meet with von Auspitz. Mentions painting Baroness de Rothschild's portrait [4616]
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0160

Sender: Guest, Arthur Rhuvon (1869 - 1946)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
22/02/1925
Arthur Rhuvon Guest thanks de László for the portrait [5403], which, along with that of his wife [5401], the artist "so generously bestowed" upon them
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0162

Sender: Easton, James R.

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
31/03/1925
Due to insufficient funds, the copy after de László's portrait of Reverend Bowlby [2507] must be postponed
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0163

Sender: Bélugou, Léon (1865 - 1934)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
05/06/1925
Léon Bélugou congratulates de László on the occasion of his silver wedding anniversary
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0164

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

Recipient: Bélugou, Léon (1865 - 1934)
21/06/1925
De László thanks Léon Bélugou for the silver wedding anniversary wishes. He is leaving for the Continent tomorrow, stopping in Basle and then on to Budapest for his retrospective exhibition. He intends to stop in Paris on the return journey. He mentions the recent passing of Léonce Bénédite
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0165

Sender: Bélugou, Léon (1865 - 1934)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
29/01/1925
Léon Bélugou mentions the artist's son, Henry, who will shortly collaborate with the firm "Optique et Précision de Levallois" (founded by the duc de Guiche and managed by Bélugou). The well-connected Marie Scheikévitch (formerly Mrs Pierre Carolus-Duran) would like to visit the artist's studio. Germaine's health has improved
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0166

Sender: Laughlin, Irwin Boyle (1871-1941)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
17/03/1925
Irwin Boyle Laughlin thanks de László for "The Graphic" containing portraits [6690] [5917] [3273]; Queen Elisabeta's left him "quite cold". Mentions Gennadius' portrait [5316] and describes that sitter's character and his library under construction in Athens. When de László goes to America he should visit his Meridien House. Describes Greece as "falling to pieces"
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0167

Sender: Hirst, Hugo, 1st & Last Baron (1863-1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
10/06/1925
Hugo Hirst thanks de László for the congratulatory telegram (likely in relation to Hirst's creation as a Baronet in that year's Birthday Honours list)