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Letter from the Munkácsy Guild (signed by Lajos Márk, Oszkár Glatz and Lajos Gyenes de Szentgyörgyvár) to de László, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0073

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/05/1936
Officers of the Munkácsy Guild thank de László for his gift to the Guild's lottery [9884], reporting that it will be awarded as first prize and exhibited in a place of honour at the Nemzeti Szalon on 24 May.
Letter from de László to Tibor de Scitovszky, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0085

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

Recipient: Scitovszky, Tibor de (1875 - 1959)
31/10/1936
De László expresses regret that they were unable to meet during Scitovszky's visit to London. He reports recovering from a heart attack suffered in August, describes plans to spend the winter in the South of France, and hopes to visit Budapest in the spring.
Letter from Tibor de Scitovszky to de László, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0086

Sender: Scitovszky, Tibor de (1875 - 1959)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
24/10/1936
Scitovszky expresses regret at being unable to visit de László during a stay in London owing to the artist's convalescence in the country. He reflects on the dangers of overwork and provides his Budapest address.
Letter from Jenő Koró, Interim Director, Budapest Municipal Gallery, to Lajos Gyenes de Szentgyörgyvár; with acknowledgement of receipt, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0090

Sender: Public Collection, Fővárosi Képtár (Municipal Gallery), Budapest

Recipient: Gyenes de Szentgyörgyvár, Lajos (1890 - 1971),Munkácsy Guild
16/10/1936
The Budapest Municipal Gallery requests the release of de László's "Persian Dancer" [9884] from its custodian, Lajos Gyenes, and formally acknowledges receipt of the painting, undamaged, on behalf of the City of Budapest in accordance with a mayoral resolution accepting the artist's gift.
Letter from Lajos Gyenes de Szentgyörgyvár to the Budapest City Museum (Budapest Városi Múzeum), Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0091

Sender: Gyenes de Szentgyörgyvár, Lajos (1890 - 1971),Munkácsy Guild

Recipient: Public Collection, Fővárosi Múzeum (City Museum), Budapest
14/10/1936
Gyenes informs the Budapest City Museum that de László has donated the "Persian Dancer" [9884] to the museum, outlines the painting's previous status as a prize in the Munkácsy Guild's charity raffle, and confirms arrangements for its transfer.
Letter from Lajos Gyenes de Szentgyörgyvár, on behalf of the Munkácsy Guild, to de László, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0092

Sender: Gyenes de Szentgyörgyvár, Lajos (1890 - 1971),Munkácsy Guild

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
17/10/1936
Gyenes confirms that the "Persian Dancer" [9884] has been handed over to the Budapest City Art Gallery. He notes in a postscript that neither the City Museum nor the City Art Gallery had any knowledge of de László's donation; the Gallery only received notification from the mayor on 14 October, after which the transfer was arranged.
Letter from Lajos Gyenes de Szentgyörgyvár, on behalf of the Munkácsy Guild, to de László, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0094

Sender: Gyenes de Szentgyörgyvár, Lajos (1890 - 1971),Munkácsy Guild

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
13/10/1936
Gyenes writes at length rebutting de László's suggestion that the Munkácsy Guild acted improperly in its handling of "The Indian Dancer" [sic] [9884], explaining that under standard prize-draw practice unsold ticket numbers result in the work reverting to the Guild. He objects to de László's implied threat to make the matter public and notes that although the painting has not yet been collected by the Municipal Museum, he lacks authority to release it without approval of the Guild's chairman, Lajos Márk. He assures de László that the work has been carefully safeguarded, attributes his delayed reply in part to Márk's forgetfulness, and notes that Strobl had offered to discuss the matter with de László during a visit to London.
Letter from Dr Jenő Baráth to de László, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0097

Sender: Baráth, Doctor Jenő (1895 - 1973)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
13/10/1936
Writing at Marcell László's request, Dr Baráth reports a diagnosis of conduction arrhythmia (Adams-Stokes syndrome) linked to arteriosclerosis and high blood pressure following spa treatment, noting improvement with ephedrine and anticipating full recovery.
Letter from Lajos Gyenes de Szentgyörgyvár, on behalf of the Munkácsy Guild, to de László, with draft reply in de László's hand, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0100

Sender: Gyenes de Szentgyörgyvár, Lajos (1890 - 1971),Munkácsy Guild,László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Gyenes de Szentgyörgyvár, Lajos (1890 - 1971),Munkácsy Guild
04/07/1936
Gyenes reports that de László's painting the "Persian Dancer" [9884], donated to the Munkácsy Guild's prize draw, reverted to the Guild after the winning ticket-holder failed to pay for or return his tickets. Seeking permission to reuse the work in the 1937 draw to raise funds for a proposed Munkácsy monument, Gyenes notes that it is currently in his care. In a draft reply, de László declines, instead deciding to donate the painting to the Capital City Museum, while expressing support for the monument project.
Letter from de László to Lajos Gyenes de Szentgyörgyvár, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0101

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

Recipient: Gyenes de Szentgyörgyvár, Lajos (1890 - 1971),Munkácsy Guild
31/08/1936
De László expresses disappointment that "Persian Dancer" [9884], donated to support young artists through the Munkácsy Guild's lottery, failed to serve its intended purpose. He instructs Gyenes to transfer the painting to the Budapest Municipal Museum, declines its use in fundraising for a proposed Munkácsy monument, and notes the absence of any direct communication from Lajos Márk.
Postcard from Dr Sándor Forbáth to de László, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0105

Sender: Forbáth [né Friedmann], Doctor Sándor (1890 - 1964)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
16/05/1936
Forbáth acknowledges de László's note and arranges to visit him on Friday instead of Monday.
Letter from Dr Sándor Forbáth to de László, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0107

Sender: Forbáth [né Friedmann], Doctor Sándor (1890 - 1964)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
22/04/1936
Forbáth requests a sample of de László's handwriting for his forthcoming book on graphology, citing contributions from other notable figures and offering to share his analysis before publication.
Letter from Dr Sándor Forbáth to de László, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0108

Sender: Forbáth [né Friedmann], Doctor Sándor (1890 - 1964)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/05/1936
Forbáth accepts de László's invitation and confirms a visit on Monday afternoon.
Letter from Dr Sándor Forbáth to de Forbáth, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0109

Sender: Forbáth [né Friedmann], Doctor Sándor (1890 - 1964)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
11/05/1936
Forbáth thanks de László for his handwriting sample, encloses an analysis, and seeks permission to publish it in a proposed book of graphological studies.
Letter from Dr Sándor Forbáth to de László, Hungarian Letters 1936, 037-0110

Sender: Forbáth [né Friedmann], Doctor Sándor (1890 - 1964)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
12/03/1936
Forbáth, a Hungarian graphologist and writer based in London as a PEN Club delegate, requests a handwriting sample from de László for inclusion in his forthcoming book analysing the handwriting of notable contemporaries.
Miscellaneous Foreign Letters Spain, Portugal, El Venice, 039-0003

Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
24/10/1936
Pesti Hírlap. De László is recovering in Brighton following a stroke. Apollo recently published an article titled 'Art of Our Time', based on a lecture he delivered at the Royal Society of Arts. In it, de László criticises modern art movements that reject nature, asserting that true art is rooted in craftsmanship and the natural world.
Letter from Dr Ottó Légrády to de László, Miscellaneous Foreign Letters Spain, Portugal, El Venice, 039-0017

Sender: Légrády, Doctor Ottó (1878 - 1948)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
26/10/1936
Légrády expresses joy at de László’s recovery. Portrait commissions (Preszly and Herczeg) can wait; health comes first. Praises the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait". Reflects on Hungary’s unique rural culture. Shares news of Gömbös’ death. Thanks de László for the drawing of his son (likely John). Siklóssy will soon publish a piece about the artist's lecture featured in Apollo (see DLA039-0003).
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Miscellaneous Foreign Letters Spain, Portugal, El Venice, 039-0052

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
The letter is erroneously dated "1935" by Siklóssy
Siklóssy expresses confidence that de László’s portrait of Queen Marie of Romania [3211] will be a masterpiece, recalls their brief meeting at the station, and notes he has respected the artist’s wish for discretion about his travels. Has informed mutual acquaintances that sittings are not currently possible and reports on progress with the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait".
Letter from Dr Ottó Légrády to de László, Portraits A-G, 043-0098

Sender: Légrády, Doctor Ottó (1878 - 1948)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
04/07/1936
Légrády regrets de László’s decision not to visit but remains hopeful. Lists several potential countryside residences in Hungary suitable for de László to work in. The Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait" will go to press in summer, signed copies expected in autumn. Praises de László’s memoir project and congratulates him on the Légion d’Honneur.
Letter from Mrs Charles Gordon Moore to de László, M 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 076-0076

Sender: Moore, Mrs Charles Gordon [née Margaret Scott; other married name Mrs William Barker Ogden] (1872 - 1958)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
27/01/1936
Pleased de László liked the jade pieces she sent. Thanks him for his kindness to her daughter Peggy, reflects on the nation’s sorrow following King George’s death, and voices her hopes for Edward VIII. She congratulates the artist on his portrait of the Queen and conveys her gratitude for the portrait of Peggy. (DLA076-0076 and DLA076-0078 were previously partial items that have now been merged into DLA076-0076, AD 19/11/25).