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Letter from Heinrich 'Henri' Kautsch to de László, K 1902-14 Portraits, 072-0010

Sender: Kautsch, Heinrich 'Henri' (1859 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
23/07/1910
Kautsch is glad de László is in the mountains, however, he (de László) seems overworked. Kautsch is busy with work. He asks whether they could meet in Munich. Beneditte [Bénédite?] agrees that de László should not postpone his dedication for too long; he mentions "George Petit's" and "acquired by the State", but that it is ultimately de László's decision.
Letter from Heinrich 'Henri' Kautsch to de László, K 1902-14 Portraits, 072-0011

Sender: Kautsch, Heinrich 'Henri' (1859 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Date to be verified
A Permanency Commission for art-related concerns with headquarters in Paris was founded at the last artists’ congress in Rome. Every nation has 1 painter, 1 sculptor, 1 architect, etc. De László was suggested as the painting representative for Hungary; Kautsch would like to know if de László will accept this position; Kautsch mentions some awards he has recently received.
Letter from Heinrich 'Henri' Kautsch to de László, K 1902-14 Portraits, 072-0012

Sender: Kautsch, Heinrich 'Henri' (1859 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/01/1914
All has been arranged with the lady, who agrees to de László's wish to see her; she will come to Kautsch's studio for a rendez-vous; he asks de László to name the day and hour.
Postcard from Heinrich 'Henri' Kautsch to de László, K 1902-14 Portraits, 072-0013

Sender: Kautsch, Heinrich 'Henri' (1859 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Postmarked 15/04/1906
Kautsch thanks de László for the card from Florence (see DLA121-0170); notes that his card was made only for family. Looks forward to seeing de László at the Salon.
Postcard from Heinrich 'Henri' Kautsch to de László, K 1902-14 Portraits, 072-0014

Sender: Kautsch, Heinrich 'Henri' (1859 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
01/05/1914
Reference to catalogues, which de László has two big pictures in. Much indecipherable content.
Postcard from Heinrich 'Henri' Kautsch to de László, K 1902-14 Portraits, 072-0015

Sender: Kautsch, Heinrich 'Henri' (1859 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Date read from postmark
Kautsch has just come from the Salon where he saw de László's name printed on a list. The General Assembly will take place on 8 June. Kautsch's brother-in-law Mataja will go to London on an official mission.
Letter from Heinrich 'Henri' Kautsch to de László, K 1902-14 Portraits, 072-0016

Sender: Kautsch, Heinrich 'Henri' (1859 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
26/12/1905
Kautsch is sending a Gobelins tapestry to de László. Read about de László's departure from Paris in the newspapers. Celebrated Christmas with Felician Myrbach.
Letter from Heinrich 'Henri' Kautsch to de László, K 1902-14 Portraits, 072-0017

Sender: Kautsch, Heinrich 'Henri' (1859 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/10/1905
Kautsch will accept the commission and will write to Herr Janssen; requests additional details for the gravestone; currently in Meran making a tombstone for his brother-in-law's father-in-law; includes details of further commissions; would like to make a medal or plaquette of de László and asks for sittings.
Postcard from Heinrich 'Henri' Kautsch to de László, K 1902-14 Portraits, 072-0018

Sender: Kautsch, Heinrich 'Henri' (1859 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
26/05/1912
News that de László has been suggested as an "Associé"; the General Assembly will be held on 4 June; congratulations.
Letter from Heinrich 'Henri' Kautsch to de László, K 1902-14 Portraits, 072-0019

Sender: Kautsch, Heinrich 'Henri' (1859 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
22/01/1912
Kautsch attended the first "Permanency meeting" ahead of June's grand Art Congress, "a fraternisation from all artists from all countries". The other artists were sorry de László was not there; Kautsch spoke on his behalf. The Permanency Commission was elected for five years; there were no Hungarians present; the Viennese sent many well-known people (e.g. Klimt, Hoffmann); Kautsch was elected delegate in Vienna and de László as "Secretaire"; he will receive official notice.
Letter from de László to Lady Keyes, K 1916, 1923, 1924, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937, 073-0005

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

Recipient: Keyes, Lady [née Eva Mary Salvin Bowlby]; wife of 1st Baron (1882 - 1973)
19/11/1930
De László invites Lady Keyes to his studio for the alteration of her portrait [5978], hoping to fulfil Mrs Bowlby, her mother's, wishes. Pleased the Queen of Spain saw his work; recently showed the queen and Princess Beatrice around the RBA exhibition. His son Stephen’s wedding.
Letter from Lady Keyes to de László, K 1916, 1923, 1924, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937, 073-0006

Sender: Keyes, Lady [née Eva Mary Salvin Bowlby]; wife of 1st Baron (1882 - 1973)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
17/11/1930
Lady Keyes will soon be in London and asks if he might have time for a sitting to alter her portrait [possibly 5978]. She congratulates de László on his son's engagement. The Queen of Spain admired her husband's portrait [5990].
Letter from Lady Keyes to de László, K 1916, 1923, 1924, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937, 073-0007

Sender: Keyes, Lady [née Eva Mary Salvin Bowlby]; wife of 1st Baron (1882 - 1973)

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

Lady Keyes informs de László of her London dates, inviting him to visit to discuss the portrait.
Letter from Lady Keyes to de László, K 1916, 1923, 1924, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937, 073-0008

Sender: Keyes, Lady [née Eva Mary Salvin Bowlby]; wife of 1st Baron (1882 - 1973)

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

Lady Keyes will be in London over the weekend after her sons’ quarantine and asks if she can visit de László.
Letter from Mrs Elizabeth Bowlby to de László, K 1916, 1923, 1924, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937, 073-0009

Sender: Bowlby, Mrs Edward Salvin [née Elizabeth Vans Agnew] (1854 - 1937)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/11/1929
Elizabeth Bowlby reminds de László of his promise to make an alteration to the portrait of her daughter, Lady Keyes [5978], and has brought the picture to his studio.
Letter from Sir Roger Keyes to de László, K 1916, 1923, 1924, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937, 073-0010

Sender: Keyes, Admiral Sir Roger John Brownlow Keyes, 1st Baron (1872 - 1945)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
See fn 1 in transcription
Sir Roger Keyes thanks de László for including his portrait [5990] in the exhibition (French Gallery, 1924) and for hosting a party. He apologises for the delay in replying and mentions upcoming travel to Scotland.
Letter from Sir Roger Keyes to de László, K 1916, 1923, 1924, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937, 073-0011

Sender: Keyes, Admiral Sir Roger John Brownlow Keyes, 1st Baron (1872 - 1945)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
17/06/1924
Sir Roger Keyes is proud to have his portrait [5990] included in de László’s exhibition (French Gallery, 1924). Requests invitations to be sent to his sisters, a friend, and mother-in-law.
Letter from Sir Roger Keyes to de László, K 1916, 1923, 1924, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937, 073-0012

Sender: Keyes, Admiral Sir Roger John Brownlow Keyes, 1st Baron (1872 - 1945)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
05/09/1923
Sir Roger Keyes sends de László a cheque for two hundred guineas. He praises both his own portrait [5990] and that of his wife [5980]. They are having a reproduction framed. He thanks de László for gifting them a study portrait of his wife [5978].
Letter from Sir Roger Keyes to de László, K 1916, 1923, 1924, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937, 073-0013

Sender: Keyes, Admiral Sir Roger John Brownlow Keyes, 1st Baron (1872 - 1945)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/07/1923
Sir Roger Keyes returns the dress lent by de László to his wife for her portrait [5978][5980], the jewellery will follow. The dress was much admired. His mother-in-law praised the portrait of him [5990]. He offers to sit again whenever needed.
Letter from Sir Roger Keyes to de László, K 1916, 1923, 1924, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1935, 1937, 073-0014

Sender: Keyes, Admiral Sir Roger John Brownlow Keyes, 1st Baron (1872 - 1945)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/08/1923
Arrangements for portrait sittings.