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Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0074

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
18/10/1937
Siklóssy has yet to receive the photograph of de László in his studio, which the Hungarian Quarterly is eagerly awaiting.
Letter from de László to Dr László Siklóssy, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0075

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

Recipient: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
28/10/1937
De László confirms sending a photograph for reproduction. Shares news of Légrády's possible visit to the Riviera for a long-overdue portrait, mentions completing the Duke of Connaught’s portrait [4117], and discuss preparations for an upcoming exhibition (Wildenstein, 1937).
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0076

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/08/1937
Thank-you note for de László's hospitality during Siklóssy’s travels.
Letter from Dr László Siklóssy to de László, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0077

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

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/10/1937
Siklóssy thanks de László for his letter (possibly DLA038-0055 or DLA038-0056) and notes he published edited excerpts. Encloses two articles on the Duchess of Atholl.
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.
Postcard from Gyula Komjáti-Wanyerka to de László, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0083

Sender: Komjáti-Wanyerka, Gyula (1894 - 1958)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
06/08/1928
Komjáti-Wanyerka sends greetings from Cornwall, noting his shortened stay and impending return to Budapest.
Letter from Sándor Dalmady, Secretary of the Friends of the Arts Society (Műbarátok Köre), to de László, Hungarian Letters 1937, 038-0093

Sender: Dalmady, Sándor

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
18/04/1913
The Friends of the Arts Society regret that de László wishes to terminate his membership and inform him that his membership will remain in force until 1915 as per the rules.
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 Norman Armour to de László, USA Correspondence 1927-1928, 040-0124

Sender: Armour, Norman (1887-1982)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/10/1928
Norman Armour sends de László a letter of introduction to Marcel Boiron (DLA040-0127). He recalls their meeting at The Hague, when de László painted William Phillips [6686].
Letter from Norman Armour to Marcel Boiron (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), USA Correspondence 1927-1928, 040-0127

Sender: Armour, Norman (1887-1982)

Recipient: Boiron, Marcel
03/10/1928
Letter of introduction from the temporary Chargé d'affaires, Norman Armour, to Marcel Boiron at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Paris, to grant de László authorisation to paint in the Salle de l’Horloge [9320].
Letter from de László to Marcel Boiron (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), USA Correspondence 1927-1928, 040-0128

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

Recipient: Boiron, Marcel
03/10/1928
De László asks Marcel Boiron to arrange a suitable time to view the Salle de l’Horloge for his commemorative painting for the White House [9320].
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