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Letter from the duchesse de Gramont to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0305

Sender: Gramont, Duchesse de [née Elaine Hélène de Greffulhe]; wife of 12th duc (1882 - 1958)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
10/07/1934
Congratulates de László on the birth of his grandson, Philip. Outlines travel plans. Notes the death of the Duke of Marlborough must have come as a surprise to de László.
Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0309

Sender: Gramont, Duchesse de [née Elaine Hélène de Greffulhe]; wife of 12th duc (1882 - 1958)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
18/01/1935
Thank you postcard from the duchesse de Gramont.
Letter from the duc de Gramont to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0314

Sender: Gramont, Antoine XII-Armand, 12th duc de; styled duc de Guiche (1879 - 1962)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
09/05/1934
Impressions of the Paris Salon; de László's portraits [6164][4019] are hung well; regrets the artist did not send the portrait of Sir Thomas Horridge [5657]. Reference to Pierre Lyautey. The Queen of Belgian wants de László to paint a posthumous portrait of the late King [7867].
Letter from Marjorie Hodge to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0340

Sender: Hodge, Marjorie

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/12/1934
Marjorie Hodge expresses delight and gratitude for her portrait [5647], recounting the praise it has received. She notes the high price achieved at auction for a blank canvas (see fn. 2 in transcription).
Letter from Sir Thomas Gardner Horridge to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0341

Sender: Horridge, Sir Thomas Gardner (1857-1938)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
12/02/1935
Sir Thomas Horridge refuses de László's request for his portrait [5657] to be exhibited at the Paris Salon.
Telegram from the 6th Marquess of Lansdowne to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0370

Sender: Lansdowne, Henry William Edmund Petty-Fitzmaurice, 6th Marquess of (1872 - 1936)

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

Lord Lansdowne sends thanks and good wishes.
Two letters from the 6th Marquess of Lansdowne to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0371

Sender: Lansdowne, Henry William Edmund Petty-Fitzmaurice, 6th Marquess of (1872 - 1936)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
10/07/1934
Letter dated 10 July 1934: Lord Lansdowne shares joy at becoming a grandparent and expresses eagerness to see his much-praised portrait [5972]. Letter dated 8 November 1934: Lord Lansdowne sends tickets for the opening of Parliament.
Letter from de László to the 6th Marquess of Lansdowne, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0372

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

Recipient: Lansdowne, Henry William Edmund Petty-Fitzmaurice, 6th Marquess of (1872 - 1936)
27/10/1934
De László thanks Lord Lansdowne in advance for arranging tickets for the opening of Parliament.
Letter from the 6th Marquess of Lansdowne to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0373

Sender: Lansdowne, Henry William Edmund Petty-Fitzmaurice, 6th Marquess of (1872 - 1936)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
24/10/1934
Lord Dartmouth will send tickets to de László for the opening of Parliament.
Letter from the 6th Marquess of Lansdowne to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0374

Sender: Lansdowne, Henry William Edmund Petty-Fitzmaurice, 6th Marquess of (1872 - 1936)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
19/10/1934
Lord Lansdowne will try to secure cards for the de Lászlós to attend the opening of Parliament by contacting the Lord Great Chamberlain, Lord Dartmouth.
Letter from Winifred Macbeth to de László, Letters Personal 1934 A to M 1935, 022-0432

Sender: Macbeth, Mrs W. Gilchrist [née Winifred Emily Morrice] (1898 - 1971)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/08/1934
Winifred Macbeth thanks de László for the inscribed book. The artist's visit was a pleasure and his portraits [3921][7014][3918][3919] are "a constant joy".
Letter from John Robertson to de László, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0090

Sender: Robertson, John (1862-1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
29/10/1934
De László's pictures at The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts [11622][8180] were admired, though could have been better hung. Encloses a letter from the chief secretary of an insurance company in Dundee who was impressed with the artist's portrait of Anny Ahlers [2449]. Mr Macbeth has sent a letter concerning his daughter's portrait [3918].
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László; letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0148

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
30/08/1935
Multiple pieces of correspondence. Letter dated 30 August 1935: Holme's offer has been accepted; the publication of the Hungarian version of "Painting a Portrait" is underway, with 200 signed copies planned. De László should write to Légrády. Balló has requested the artist's portrait of the "Governor" for an upcoming exhibition. Letter dated 30 September 1935: De László agrees to sign 200 copies of the Hungarian version of "Painting a Portrait". Mentions Nemzeti Szalon opening. Encloses photograph of King George of Greece.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0149

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/09/1935
Siklóssy's portrait [111404] has been praised by notable figures (Herczeg, Kornis). Légrády still hopes de László will paint Herczeg. He agrees to a 4-page preface for the Hungarian edition of “Painting a Portrait”. Plans to exhibit portraits of himself and Wekerle [possibly 111100] (Nemzeti Szalon, Oct 1935). The Regent’s portrait [110886], much admired by Sztranyavszky, will feature prominently in the exhibition; it will be officially unveiled at the opening of Parliament.
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0150

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
18/09/1935
De László reflects on Siklóssy's visit to London and a sketch he made of him [111404]. Discusses the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait". Recalls painting Wekerle’s portrait [111100]. Requests varnishing of Horthy's portrait [110886] prior to exhibition (Nemzeti Szalon, Oct 1935). Prince of Wales’ visit to Hungary. Recent holiday highlights. Requests an update on the planned presentation of Horthy’s portrait in Parliament.
Two items of correspondence between Dr László Siklóssy and de László: postcard from Siklóssy and letter from de László, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0151

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951),László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Postcard dated 23 July; letter dated 24 July
Two items of correspondence between Dr László Siklóssy and de László. Postcard dated 23 July 1935: Siklóssy regrets being unable to accept de László’s invitation due to a prior commitment but looks forward to discussing the book soon. Letter dated 24 July 1935: De László extends an invitation to dinner. Typed letter, signed "Secretary".
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Letters Personal 1934 from N to Z 1935, 023-0152

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
13/12/1935
De László thanks Siklóssy for his efforts regarding the mishandled charity lottery painting [6316]. He disagrees with Gábor Ugron's claim that the committee has sole rights over the painting and asserts his original donation was to a different society. Has returned proofs for the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait". Received notice from the Alispán regarding a portrait commission and anticipates painting three notable figures in Budapest. Supports "The Hungarian Quarterly", has sent a King Edward anecdote, and requests the marriage date of Crown Prince Rudolf for his memoirs.
Letter from José de Figueiredo to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0141

Sender: Figueiredo, Doctor José de (1872 - 1937)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
30/07/1936
José de Figueiredo regrets he cannot come to lunch, but wishes to call in the late afternoon.
Letter from de László to José de Figueiredo, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0142

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

Recipient: Figueiredo, Doctor José de (1872 - 1937)
28/07/1936
De László invites José de Figueiredo to lunch at his home. Typed letter, signed "Secretary".
Letter from José de Figueiredo to de László, Personal Letters from 1st Jan 1936 to 30th June 1937, 024-0143

Sender: Figueiredo, Doctor José de (1872 - 1937)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/07/1936
José de Figueiredo informs de László that he is in London, and would like to come and visit him if convenient.