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Envelope addressed to Marczell 'Marczi' László in de László's hand, Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0077

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

Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
05/04/1934
Envelope addressed to Marczell 'Marczi László' László in de László's hand, postmarked 5 April 1934, Plymouth. Corresponding letter is likely DLA135-0074, letter from de László to Marczell ‘Marczi László’ László, 4 April 1934.
Envelope addressed to Marczell 'Marczi' László in de László's hand, Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0078

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

Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)
14/09/1934
Envelope addressed to Marczell 'Marczi László' László in de László's hand, postmarked 14 Sep [19]34, Swiss Cottage.
Letter from F.A. Mercer [The Studio Ltd.] to Messrs. Légrády & Co., Siklóssy Coupures Album, 138-0009

Sender: Mercer, Frank Alfred

Recipient: Légrády, Doctor Ottó (1878 - 1948)
09/05/1934
Potential Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait".
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to F.A. Mercer, Siklóssy Coupures Album, 138-0010

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

Recipient: Mercer, Frank Alfred
17/05/1934
Siklóssy acknowledges receipt of a letter concerning de László’s book "Painting a Portrait". He promoted the publication in Pesti Hírlap with illustrations and a write-up. Many in Hungary will order the English edition, leaving little demand for a Hungarian version. He mentions the country's difficulty in publishing. See also DLA026-0252, which is marked "COPY".
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Siklóssy Coupures Album, 138-0011

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/11/1934
Siklóssy thanks de László for the photographs, which he has published together with an article on the front page of Pesti Hírlap's supplement. Mentions de László's forthcoming visit to Budapest (typed text is duplicated in DLA035-0056).
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Personal Letters, 020-0022

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
25/09/1935
De László is pleased his sketch of Siklóssy [111404] was well received. Discusses the restoration and exhibition of his portraits of Wekerle [possibly 111100] and Horthy [110886]. Mentions a new commission to paint Elemér Preszly. Expresses continued desire to paint Légrády and Herczeg's portraits. Shares autobiographical notes for a proposed Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait", recounting early artistic ambitions and career milestones. Asks for help locating a picture [6316] he donated to charity and which remains unaccounted for.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0103

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
10/01/1935
Baldry encourages de László to rest after his exhibition, and comments on the Pastel Society and Academy exhibitions. He criticises art journalists Rutter and Konody and reports that he forwarded de László’s advice and a diagram on avoiding glare to the Belgian painter, A. Palthe.
Letter from de László to Alfred Lys Baldry, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0104

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

Recipient: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
21/01/1935
De László sends Baldry a proof of his Cambridge lecture, intended for publication as a booklet, asking him to review it before printing.
Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0280

Sender: Gramont, Antoine XII-Armand, 12th duc de; styled duc de Guiche (1879 - 1962),Gramont, Duchesse de [née Elaine Hélène de Greffulhe]; wife of 12th duc (1882 - 1958)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
27/06/1935
Invitation to lunch on 29 June with Professor Nuttall. Countess Villeneuve is coming for lunch to see the artist on 2 July.
Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0309

Sender: Gramont, Duchesse de [née Elaine Hélène de Greffulhe]; wife of 12th duc (1882 - 1958)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
18/01/1935
Thank you postcard from the duchesse de Gramont.
Letter from Sir Thomas Gardner Horridge to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0341

Sender: Horridge, Sir Thomas Gardner (1857-1938)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
12/02/1935
Sir Thomas Horridge refuses de László's request for his portrait [5657] to be exhibited at the Paris Salon.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László; letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0148

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
30/08/1935
Multiple pieces of correspondence. Letter dated 30 August 1935: Holme's offer has been accepted; the publication of the Hungarian version of "Painting a Portrait" is underway, with 200 signed copies planned. De László should write to Légrády. Balló has requested the artist's portrait of the "Governor" for an upcoming exhibition. Letter dated 30 September 1935: De László agrees to sign 200 copies of the Hungarian version of "Painting a Portrait". Mentions Nemzeti Szalon opening. Encloses photograph of King George of Greece.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0149

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/09/1935
Siklóssy's portrait [111404] has been praised by notable figures (Herczeg, Kornis). Légrády still hopes de László will paint Herczeg. He agrees to a 4-page preface for the Hungarian edition of “Painting a Portrait”. Plans to exhibit portraits of himself and Wekerle [possibly 111100] (Nemzeti Szalon, Oct 1935). The Regent’s portrait [110886], much admired by Sztranyavszky, will feature prominently in the exhibition; it will be officially unveiled at the opening of Parliament.
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0150

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
18/09/1935
De László reflects on Siklóssy's visit to London and a sketch he made of him [111404]. Discusses the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait". Recalls painting Wekerle’s portrait [111100]. Requests varnishing of Horthy's portrait [110886] prior to exhibition (Nemzeti Szalon, Oct 1935). Prince of Wales’ visit to Hungary. Recent holiday highlights. Requests an update on the planned presentation of Horthy’s portrait in Parliament.
Two items of correspondence between Dr László Siklóssy and de László: postcard from Siklóssy and letter from de László, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0151

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951),László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Postcard dated 23 July; letter dated 24 July
Two items of correspondence between Dr László Siklóssy and de László. Postcard dated 23 July 1935: Siklóssy regrets being unable to accept de László’s invitation due to a prior commitment but looks forward to discussing the book soon. Letter dated 24 July 1935: De László extends an invitation to dinner. Typed letter, signed "Secretary".
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0152

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
13/12/1935
De László thanks Siklóssy for his efforts regarding the mishandled charity lottery painting [6316]. He disagrees with Gábor Ugron's claim that the committee has sole rights over the painting and asserts his original donation was to a different society. Has returned proofs for the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait". Received notice from the Alispán regarding a portrait commission and anticipates painting three notable figures in Budapest. Supports "The Hungarian Quarterly", has sent a King Edward anecdote, and requests the marriage date of Crown Prince Rudolf for his memoirs.
Letter from the Munkácsy Guild to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0072

Sender: Márk, Lajos (1867 - 1942),Glatz, Oszkár (1872 - 1958),Gyenes de Szentgyörgyvár, Lajos (1890 - 1971),Munkácsy Guild

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
04/07/1935
Letter from the Munkácsy Guild thanking de László for his support. Appended note in Lajos Márk's hand referencing de László's confusion over the Lady Chilston and Munkácsy Guild initiatives.
Letter from Elek Petrovics to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0073

Sender: Petrovics [Petrovich], Elek (1873 - 1945)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
30/03/1935
Petrovics looks forward to seeing de László’s new portrait of the Regent in Parliament [110886].
Letter from Aladár Edvi Illés to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0074

Sender: Edvi Illés, Aladár (1870 - 1958)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
25/04/1935
Edvi Illés sends best wishes on de László's 66th birthday. Difficult times in Hungary for artists; news on Edvi Illés' sons’ careers.
Letter from the Munkácsy Guild to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0075

Sender: Márk, Lajos (1867 - 1942),Glatz, Oszkár (1872 - 1958),Gyenes de Szentgyörgyvár, Lajos (1890 - 1971),Munkácsy Guild

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
02/03/1935
Letter from the Munkácsy Guild thanking de László for his donation.