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Personal 1925-1926, 016-0181

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

Recipient: Ruttkay de Ruttka, Vilmos (1869)
20/04/1925
De László invites the recipient (possibly Vilmos Ruttkay de Ruttka, see "Editorial Notes") to the Annual Dinner of the Anglo-Austrian Society; he mentions his forthcoming retrospective exhibition in Budapest; he would like to hear more about Mr. Leipnik
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0182

Sender: Platford Raby, Mrs

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

Mrs Platford Raby met de László whilst he was painting Baroness de Baeyens' portrait. She would like her friend's works to be included in an exhibition of society portraits that she believes is being organised by the artist and the duc de Guiche
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0183

Sender: Pollak, Doctor Ludwig (1868 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/01/1925
Doctor Ludwig Pollak is sorry de László passed on the terracotta. It's a pity their mutual friend, Sigmund Münz, lives in Vienna, which he describes as poor in all ways. The Jubilee year in Rome has been a disappointment
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0184

Sender: Warrender, Julian Margaret Maitland (1855 - 1950)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/02/1925
Julian Margaret Maitland Warrender thanks de László for trying to arrange sittings for a sketch of Count Józef Alfred Potocki for his mother; unfortunately the timing will not suit
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0185

Sender: Turner, Judge Richard Whitbourn (1867 - 1932)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/03/1925
Letter opens with a verse penned by Judge Turner about de László's holiday in France. Largely concerned with personal matters including Henry de Laszlo's academic success, holiday plans, golf
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0186

Sender: Warrender, Julian Margaret Maitland (1855 - 1950)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
31/05/1925
Julian Margaret Maitland Warrender has a letter for de László from Prince Liechtenstein (see DLA075-0039). She has many messages, presumably to pass on to de László, from Mrs George Wood and her daughter, Maisie
Personal 1930, 017-0003

Sender: Maclean, Alexander (1867 - 1940)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/12/1930
Alexander Maclean, Vice President of the Royal Society of British Artists, apologises if he has seemed ungracious; he has not wanted de László to call on him as he is embarrassed by his current circumstances. He is anxious to cooperate with de László for the good of the society
Personal 1930, 017-0004

Sender: Armstrong, Ronald

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

Ronald Armstrong admired de László's portrait of Count Apponyi, which he saw after the artist left Geneva; Pauline Vanier is feeling better
Personal 1930, 017-0005

Sender: Albemarle, Arnold Allan Cecil Keppel, 8th Earl of (1858 - 1942)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
19/10/1930
Earl of Albemarle sends regrets that he cannot attend de László's banquet; he requests a photograph of [3100]; congratulates de László on Stephen's engagement
Personal 1930, 017-0006

Sender: Albemarle, Arnold Allan Cecil Keppel, 8th Earl of (1858 - 1942)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
05/01/1931
Earl of Albemarle thanks de László for sending his congratulations (likely for the Earl's golden wedding anniversary)
Personal 1930, 017-0007

Sender: Albemarle, Gertrude Keppel, Countess of [née Lady Gertrude Lucia Egerton]; wife of 8th Earl (1861 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)
25/06/1930
Gertrude Keppel, Countess of Albemarle, invites Lucy and de László to lunch
Personal 1930, 017-0008

Sender: Maclean, Alexander (1867 - 1940)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
10/10/1930
Alexander Maclean thanks de László for his letter and understanding; he expects to see de László at the RBA tomorrow
Personal 1930, 017-0009

Sender: Moreno y de Herrera, VII Conde de los Andes, Francisco "Paco" de Asís (1909 - 1978)

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

Count Moreno y de Herrera would like to call on de László; the Count's father would also like to meet the artist. The Count (and, it seems, his fiancée and her mother, the duquesa del Infantado) shall collect the picture [possibly 7121] in Paris (28 October 1930 is possible date for letter, see fn 1 in transcription)
Personal 1930, 017-0010

Sender: Moreno y Zuleta de los Reales, VI Conde de los Andes, Marqués de Mortara, Francisco de Asís (1880 - 1963)

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

Visit card of Francisco de Asís Moreno y Zuleta de los Reales, VI Conde de los Andes, Marqués de Mortara
Personal 1930, 017-0011

Sender: Hunter-Weston, Lieutenant-General Sir Aylmer (1864 - 1940)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
27/11/1930
Sir Aylmer Hunter-Weston is too busy to be able to attend the RBA exhibition; he regrets he was also unable to attend the RBA banquet. He hopes Patrick has recovered from his motor accident
Personal 1930, 017-0012

Sender: Inge, Mrs William Ralph [née Mary Catharine Spooner] (1880 - 1949)

Recipient: László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)
18/06/1930
Card from Mary Catherine Inge to Lucy regarding an invitation to tea
Personal 1930, 017-0013

Sender: Kemenyffy, Thomas

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
29/12/1930
Thomas Kemenyffy wishes to meet with de László
Personal 1930, 017-0014

Sender: Kendrick, Sydney Percy (1874 - 1955)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/11/1930
Sydney Kendrick wants de László to see his copy [6850] of the Duke of Northumberland’s portrait [6848] before giving it to the Duchess
Personal 1930, 017-0015

Sender: Kendrick, Sydney Percy (1874 - 1955)

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

Sydney Kendrick has been commissioned by Philip Pandély Argenti to copy de László's portrait of his mother, Madame Pandély Argenti [3987]. As Argenti's sister has refused to lend the original [3987], Kendrick is asking de László whether he can make the copy [2659] after a photograph
Personal 1930, 017-0016

Sender: Kendrick, Sydney Percy (1874 - 1955)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/09/1930
Sydney Kendrick thanks de László for recommending him to the Duchess of Northumberland who would like a copy [6850] of de László's portrait of her late husband [6848]. Kendrick has quoted 50 guineas for a copy [2659] of de László's portrait of Madame Pandély Argenti [3987] and hopes this is okay