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Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Re-sleeved Material from Box S Private 1899-1916, Box Privat, 116-0077

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
01/07/1925
Baldry informs de László that the Salters Company is seeking a portrait of its Master, Lord Cheylesmore; de László or Orpen have been suggested for a full-length commission.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Re-sleeved Material from Box S Private 1899-1916, Box Privat, 116-0078

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
04/05/1924
Baldry confirms his planned visit and shares his impressions of the Royal Academy exhibition, praising a few works but finding most uninspiring. He particularly criticises Augustus John and notes that he prefers de László’s portrait of Robert Fleming [5083] to John’s.
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Re-sleeved Material from Box S Private 1899-1916, Box Privat, 116-0079

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
12/11/1923
Baldry comments on de László’s recent travels, a royal wedding, and the Arts League’s efforts to promote fair criticism. He inquires about the Buchanan Girls' portrait [3637], rebukes de László for overworking, and notes that Sydney Kendrick is producing a copy of de László’s portrait of Walter Hines Page [111838], working from Cullen’s copy [111839] rather than the original [6498].
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to de László, Re-sleeved Material from Box S Private 1899-1916, Box Privat, 116-0080

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
10/07/1924
Baldry writes from Cornwall, describing good weather and productive sketching, noting the coast is ideal for painting rocks. He asks about de László’s exhibition (French Gallery, 1924) and requests to stay with him on his return on 16 July.
Letter from (William) Lockett Agnew to de László, Re-sleeved Material from Box A, 1916-28, Box B, 1927-28, Box, 117-0043

Sender: Agnew, William Lockett (1858 - 1918)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/02/1917
Mrs Orr-Lewis' portrait [1900] will cost 600 guineas, the portrait of her daughter [4670] 350 guineas; the former should measure 50 x 40 ins. Agnew wants de László to paint Oswald Sanderson's portrait [7082].
Letter from Diane Chamberlain to de László, Re-sleeved Material from Miscellaneous Boxes, 120-0003

Sender: Maxwell, Mrs Arthur Terence [née Diane Chamberlain] (1912 - 1999)

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

Diane Chamberlain thanks de László for the horse; includes a little drawing she has made of the artist.
Postcard from Antoine, 13th duc de Gramont to de László, Re-sleeved Material from Miscellaneous Boxes, 120-0004

Sender: Gramont, Antoine XIII-Henri, 13th duc de (1907 - 1995)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
23/11/1935
On a shooting trip at the Hatvany's. Hopes de László will join.
Letter from Princess Daria Kara-Georgevitch to de László, Re-sleeved Material from Miscellaneous Boxes, 120-0005

Sender: Kara-Georgevitch, Princess Alexis [née Myra 'Daria' Pankhurst; other married names Mrs Herbert Wright and Mrs Thomas Huger Pratt] (1859 - 1938)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
18/11/1935
Thanks de László for his letter and a newspaper containing a reproduction of King George II of Greece [7817]. Happy he and Lucy are planning to visit Menton. Reference to restoration of a portrait and an exhibition in London in the summer. Hopes King George will save money during his reign.
Letter from Countess Brockdorff to de László, Re-sleeved Material from Miscellaneous Boxes, 120-0035

Sender: Brockdorff, Countess Bertram von [née Baroness Therese von Loen] (1846 - 1924)

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

It is uncertain whether de László will have the opportunity to paint the Emperor. The Empress finds the portrait of Princess Victoria Luise [5090] charming, though she notes that the expression is somewhat serious. The arrival of the frames around the 18th is also noted.
Letter from Countess Brockdorff to de László, Re-sleeved Material from Miscellaneous Boxes, 120-0036

Sender: Brockdorff, Countess Bertram von [née Baroness Therese von Loen] (1846 - 1924)

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

Countess Brockdorff wishes de László improved health, advises him to take care and be patient, noting that the Empress remains at home with the unwell Emperor. She expresses delight at his baby picture.
Letter from Countess Brockdorff to de László, Re-sleeved Material from Miscellaneous Boxes, 120-0037

Sender: Brockdorff, Countess Bertram von [née Baroness Therese von Loen] (1846 - 1924)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
07/02/1900
Countess Brockdorff’s picture arrived in London, but Eva Guinness could not be reached; she has asked the German embassy to store it temporarily and requests the box be collected for reproduction. His exhibition is eagerly anticipated (Schulte 1900). The Emperor, who approved portraits of the Empress [4960] and the Princess [5090] for inclusion, admired portraits of the Countess’ niece [4516] and brother-in-law [110793]. A reproduction of her sister’s portrait [possibly 111453] appears somewhat pale.
Letter from Countess Brockdorff to de László, Re-sleeved Material from Miscellaneous Boxes, 120-0038

Sender: Brockdorff, Countess Bertram von [née Baroness Therese von Loen] (1846 - 1924)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
17/03/1900
Countess Brockdorff reassures de László that Baron Mirbach is managing the situation with the imperial paintings at the Schloss, given his plans for Munich. She notes that the reproductions her sister saw in Vienna and Paris are acceptable, provides an update on her drawing arriving in London, expresses everyone’s delight at his progress on the Pope painting [4509], and comments on Herkomer’s exhibition.
Letter from Countess Brockdorff to de László, Re-sleeved Material from Miscellaneous Boxes, 120-0040

Sender: Brockdorff, Countess Bertram von [née Baroness Therese von Loen] (1846 - 1924)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
31/12/1910
Countess Brockdorff expresses delight in de László’s portrait of his sons [13190], looks forward to his anticipated visit in February, and notes her interest in his forthcoming portrait of the Kaiser, the “Velazquez.”
Letter from Elinor Glyn to de László, Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0001

Sender: Glyn, Elinor [née Sutherland; married name Mrs Clayton Glyn] (1864 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
13/10/1914
Letter from Elinor Glyn to de László regarding sittings for her portrait [5361], which had been postponed; writes of her "tigerly aspect" (includes drawing of tiger). Would like to have sketch [5359] re-photographed as only has Jacques-Émile Blanche's portrait
Letter from Elinor Glyn to de László, Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0002

Sender: Glyn, Elinor [née Sutherland; married name Mrs Clayton Glyn] (1864 - 1943)

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

Elinor Glyn will be able to sit to de László in Feb. She describes dinner party with impromptu fancy dress & asks de László to join next. Will wear a parure of jewellery–the "perfect pendant to your [de László's] Indian Prince" (includes drawing) (dated 31 Dec, possibly 1913, see fn 2 in transcription)
Letter from Elinor Glyn to de László, Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0003

Sender: Glyn, Elinor [née Sutherland; married name Mrs Clayton Glyn] (1864 - 1943)

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

Partial letter from Elinor Glyn to de László asking him to paint her daughters in the manner of his First World War portraits: "like the masterpieces of the beautiful young men in khaki." Mentions her book. Does he want the picture of "that wicked creature in blue" [5361] for his exhibition? (includes two drawings)
Letter from Lord Curzon to de László, Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0004

Sender: Curzon of Kedleston, George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess, Viceroy of India (1859 - 1925)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/08/1912
Letter from Lord Curzon to de László expressing Elinor Glyn's delight at de László's offer to paint her [5361] for the "exceptional fee of 300 gs" (see fn 1 in transcription re item's date) (DLA123-0099 is a duplicate of this item)
Letter from Lord Curzon to de László, Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0005

Sender: Curzon of Kedleston, George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess, Viceroy of India (1859 - 1925)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
29/07/1913
Lord Curzon thanks de László for letter regarding Lyttelton portrait [37]–has passed it to the Committee. Could de László paint Elinor Glyn for the size of "that wicked Cocotte from Paris in the corner of your room" (DLA123-0097 is a duplicate of this item)
Letter from Elinor Glyn to de László, Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0006

Sender: Glyn, Elinor [née Sutherland; married name Mrs Clayton Glyn] (1864 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
13/10/1914
A letter with humorous sketches from Elinor Glyn to de László outlining arrangements for a dinner, will ask Lord Curzon to join. Refers to "wicked garments"
Letter from Elinor Glyn to de László, Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0007

Sender: Glyn, Elinor [née Sutherland; married name Mrs Clayton Glyn] (1864 - 1943)

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

Elinor Glyn expresses gratitude to de László; will send money; offers to be painted again as "a pendant to your wierd [sic] Indian Prince [5725]". Lord Curzon calls her portrait [5361] "a masterpiece of modern times & would rank with the best of all ages" (letter is undated, see fn 1 in transcription)