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Sender: Winchester, William Proctor (1884 - 1933),The French Gallery / Wallis & Son

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

Winchester maintains that Sir Robert Gresley should cover the outstanding expenses. He has written to Sir Charles Markham regarding the unpaid honorarium [4730].

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

Recipient: Winchester, William Proctor (1884 - 1933),The French Gallery / Wallis & Son

De László agrees to cover carriage costs for Sir Robert Gresley’s picture [12907] but not other expenses. He asks Winchester to write to Sir Charles Markham with a firm reminder about his unpaid honorarium [4730].

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Sender: Winchester, William Proctor (1884 - 1933),The French Gallery / Wallis & Son

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

Winchester looks forward to discussing the next exhibition. Sir Robert Gresley’s account covers out-of-pocket expenses for insurance, carriage, and lettering on two portraits [9916][12907]; no further action will be taken until hearing from de László.

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

Recipient: Winchester, William Proctor (1884 - 1933),The French Gallery / Wallis & Son

De László asks Winchester to clarify the work done for Sir Robert Gresley, as he may be responsible if it relates to his last exhibition (French Gallery, 1924). He is still awaiting payment from Sir Charles Markham. Has not made a decision about holding an exhibition.

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Sender: Winchester, William Proctor (1884 - 1933),The French Gallery / Wallis & Son

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

Regarding unpaid expenses from Sir Robert Gresley: despite repeated attempts to contact him, the amount remains unpaid. Winchester asks de László’s approval before taking further action. He also inquires about plans for a next exhibition.

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Sender: The French Gallery / Wallis & Son

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

Confirmation that the quoted fee for Lady Markham’s portrait [4730] was 1,200 guineas.

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

Recipient: The French Gallery / Wallis & Son

De László has completed Lady Markham’s portrait [4730] and requests confirmation of the quoted price before issuing his account.

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Sender: Winchester, William Proctor (1884 - 1933),The French Gallery / Wallis & Son

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

Winchester acknowledges de László's decision not to hold a summer exhibition, suggesting instead a "mixed" exhibition. He encloses a list of commissions, hoping some will be completed upon de László's return from France.

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

Recipient: Winchester, William Proctor (1884 - 1933),The French Gallery / Wallis & Son

De László is leaving for the south of France, and regrets not completing more portraits before departing. He is still undecided about holding an exhibition in 1925 but hopes to write with a decision from Hyères.

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Sender: Winchester, William Proctor (1884 - 1933),The French Gallery / Wallis & Son

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

Winchester asks de László to confirm whether he intends to hold an exhibition at the French Gallery in 1925, as the gallery needs to finalise its schedule.

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Sender: The French Gallery / Wallis & Son

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

Receipt for £100 being the 10% commission on de László's portrait of Viscountess Willingdon [7755] (see related item DLA107-0212).

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

Recipient: The French Gallery / Wallis & Son

A £100 cheque is enclosed as 10% commission on de László's portrait of Viscountess Willingdon [7755].

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Sender: Quigley, Arthur G.

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

From Arthur G. Quigley, Curator of the Walker Gallery: instructions for exhibiting artists regarding the procedure at the end of the Fifty-Second Autumn Exhibition of Modern Art.

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Sender: Quigley, Arthur G.

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

Regulations sent from Arthur G. Quigley, Curator of the Fifty-Second Autumn Exhibition of Modern Art at the Walker Gallery, regarding delivery of works, entry forms, sales commission and copyright.

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Sender: The French Gallery / Wallis & Son

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

The Queen of Romania’s portrait [3200] remains at the Romanian Legation awaiting transport to Bucharest, while three reproductions have already been taken there and twenty more are being prepared for the Infanta Beatrice. Confirms quoting 1,200 guineas for a portrait to Sir Charles Markham, see [4730].

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Sender: The French Gallery / Wallis & Son

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

Receipt for commission on the portrait of Mme Dodero [3431] (see DLA107-0218).

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Sender: The French Gallery / Wallis & Son

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

Acknowledging receipt of commission on the portrait of Mme Dodero [3431].

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

Recipient: The French Gallery / Wallis & Son

Confirmation that Marian Hoffman is liable for insurance and packing charges [111833].

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Sender: The French Gallery / Wallis & Son

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

The sketch of Marian Hoffman [111833] has been shipped; who is liable for insurance and packing?

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Sender: The French Gallery / Wallis & Son

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

Regarding reproduction rights for the Queen of Romania’s portrait [3200].

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