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Letter from Lucy de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0078

Sender: László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
02/11/1937
De László has suffered another angina attack, though he is recovering well under strict medical instructions to rest. His plans for an exhibition and a portrait [10961] have been affected, but they hope the exhibition may still proceed (Wildenstein, 1937). Emphasises that this news should remain private and notes that, if his recovery continues, they expect to travel to France.
Letter from Lucy de László to Dr Ottó Légrády, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0079

Sender: László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)

Recipient: Légrády, Doctor Ottó (1878 - 1948)
01/11/1937
Lucy informs Légrády that de László has suddenly fallen ill with angina pectoris. He must take complete rest before traveling to the South for the winter. She emphasises that this news should remain strictly private.
Letter from Dr Ottó Légrády to de László, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0080

Sender: Légrády, Doctor Ottó (1878 - 1948)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
09/10/1937
A copy of the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait" has been sent to Marczell László. Pleased to hear de László is focusing on his memoirs.
Letter from Baron Frigyes Harkányi to de László, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0106

Sender: Harkányi, Baron Frigyes (1826 - 1919)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
29/09/1912
Arrangements to have his (Harkányi's) portrait [5572] sent to Berlin and subsequently Budapest for exhibition. Reference to an article by Andor Kozma.
Letter from Baron Frigyes Harkányi to de László, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0107

Sender: Harkányi, Baron Frigyes (1826 - 1919)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
04/10/1912
Harkányi requests a Hungarian/German translation of the Duke of Portland's letter to Van Dyck for Andor Kozma.
Letter from Baron Frigyes Harkányi to de László, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0108

Sender: Harkányi, Baron Frigyes (1826 - 1919)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
08/09/1912
Thank-you note for the de Lászlós’ hospitality in London. Request for a copy/photograph of a letter to Rembrandt for an article, possibly to be written by Andor Kozma.
Letter from Baron Frigyes Harkányi to de László, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0109

Sender: Harkányi, Baron Frigyes (1826 - 1919)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/10/1912
Arrangements to have his portrait sent to Berlin. Arrangements for frames. Reference to an article by Andor Kozma.
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 Countess Maria Eleonore Zamoyska to de László, Royal Court, 042-0056

Sender: Austria, Archduchess Friedrich of [née Princess Isabella von Croÿ-Dülmen] (1856 - 1931),Zamoyska, Countess Maria Eleonore (1862 - 1944)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/07/1904
When the Archduchess was in Vienna recently, she saw the portrait of the young Archduchesses [11301]; she is still not satisfied with Henriette regarding likeness and pose, but she is charmed by Marie-Anne; sends congratulations on the birth of de László's son, Stephen
Letter from Countess Maria Eleonore Zamoyska to de László, Royal Court, 042-0057

Sender: Austria, Archduchess Friedrich of [née Princess Isabella von Croÿ-Dülmen] (1856 - 1931),Zamoyska, Countess Maria Eleonore (1862 - 1944)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
05/07/1905
Her Highness likes the portrait very much [11301]; there are still some minor changes to do; she will let de László know in the autumn/winter
Letter from Countess Maria Eleonore Zamoyska to de László, Royal Court, 042-0058

Sender: Austria, Archduchess Friedrich of [née Princess Isabella von Croÿ-Dülmen] (1856 - 1931),Zamoyska, Countess Maria Eleonore (1862 - 1944)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/06/1900
Her Highness would prefer that de László comes to the Weilburg between the end of July and the end of August
Invitation from Archduke Ludwig Viktor, Royal Court, 042-0060

Sender: Wimpffen, Baron Franz Von (1829-1922),Austria, Archduke Ludwig Viktor of (1842 - 1919)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/04/1899
Invitation from Archduke Ludwig Viktor of Austria, youngest brother of the Emperor Franz Joseph, to de László
Letter from István Thomán to de László, Portraits A-G, 043-0030

Sender: Thomán, István (1862 - 1940)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/07/1893
Thomán describes a visit to Paris; includes a description of the paintings he likes and dislikes there. Travel plans.
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.
Portraits A-G, 043-0157

Sender: Beatty, Lady [née Mino Edith Dunn; other married name Mrs Carol D. Stone] (1886 - 1952)

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

Undated letter from Lady Beatty to de László. Thankful for the opportunity to be painted, possibly won at a Red Cross Auction in support of the War Effort.
Letter from Sir Thomas Gardner Horridge to de László, Portraits G-I, 1916-20, 045-0022

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
18/09/1916
Varnishing of Sir Thomas Gardner Horridge's portrait [5657]. Recently saw the artist's portrait of Mrs George Sandys [11222] at Greythwaite Hall.
Letter from Lady Evelyne Horridge to de László, Portraits G-I, 1916-20, 045-0023

Sender: Horridge, Lady Thomas Gardner [née Evelyne Emma Sandys] (1876 - 1920)

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

Lady Evelyne Horridge asks if de László is still painting Oswald Sanderson [7082]. Could he bring Sanderson to view the portrait of her husband [5657]?
Letter from Lady Evelyne Horridge to de László, Portraits G-I, 1916-20, 045-0024

Sender: Horridge, Lady Thomas Gardner [née Evelyne Emma Sandys] (1876 - 1920)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
17/03/1917
Lady Evelyne Horridge thanks de László for his gift of the study portrait [112044], which she feels depicts her husband "as the world knows him", whilst the finished portrait [5657] is as she knows him. Arrangements to bring Oswald Sanderson to see the portrait.