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Letter from de László's secretary to Károly Lühnsdorf, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0105

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

Recipient: Lühnsdorf, Károly (1893 - 1958)
05/07/1930
De László forwards a parcel of pictures and a letter to Hungarian artist Károly Lühnsdorf, requesting receipt of acknowledgement
Letter from Károly Lühnsdorf to de László, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0106

Sender: Lühnsdorf, Károly (1893 - 1958)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/06/1930
Hungarian artist Károly Lühnsdorf is in London to visit museums and seek professional contacts; he would like de László's advice on his drawings
Letter from de László to Sigmund Münz, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0107

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

Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
22/12/1930
De László complains about how busy he has been; hopes to paint for pleasure and start his "long-desired big composition"; attempts to get to America to paint President Hoover; important forthcoming exhibition in Paris (Charpentier, 1931); has been asked to write a book on portrait painting to be published by Seeley; exhibition of the Prince of Piedmont's portrait [7890] in Venice; general family news including Stephen's forthcoming wedding
Letter from de László to Sigmund Münz, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0108

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

Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
16/08/1930
Family news, including Patrick's accident, Eva Guinness' death and what his sons have been doing; portrait of Marshal Lyautey [6118] acquired by French government, and portrait of Prince of Piedmont exhibited in Venice [7890]; desire to do fewer portraits and to start "big picture"; travel plans; trip to America with commissions to paint President Hoover [5787], Mellon and Kellogg [5923]
Letter from John J. Reynolds to de László, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0109

Sender: Reynolds, John J. (1868)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
10/09/1930
Reynolds has a scapbook containing a collection of reproductions of de László's works. He is unable to attend de László's banquet on 30 October. Reference to the "Thomas Haverty Trust", which he hopes will "do a deal of good" for Irish art, and "lead to a minor revival in Dublin of the much neglected 'story' pictures of years ago"
Letter from John J. Reynolds to de László, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0110

Sender: Reynolds, John J. (1868)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/09/1930
De László's portrait of Count Vay de Vaja [5617] has been extremely popular amongst the general public, "it is an acquisition of which we are very proud", writes Reynolds. Encloses photogravure reproductions of the portrait. Plans for the new gallery are complete
Letter from William Riley to László, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0111

Sender: Riley, William Edward (1852-1937)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
10/07/1930
Riley offers condolences to de László following his son Patrick's motor accident, "[y]our invariable consideration for everybody with whom you are in contact is a sure idea that you must be suffering greatly", he writes
Letter from de László to William Riley, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0112

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

Recipient: Riley, William Edward (1852-1937)
16/07/1930
De László thanks Riley for sending condolences following Patrick de Laszlo's motor accident, in which the passenger, Armorel Heron-Allen, was tragically killed. He thanks Riley for his support at the RBA, and hopes that Riley will participate in the society's forthcoming exhibition
Letter from Louis Wiley to de László, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0114

Sender: Wiley, Louis (1869 - 1935)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
30/07/1930
Louis Wiley sends a copy of the August issue of "Current History," which contains a reproduction of de László's portrait of Theodore Roosevelt [5201]
Letter from Louis Wiley to de László, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0115

Sender: Wiley, Louis (1869 - 1935)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
11/07/1930
Wiley thanks de László for sending him a copy of the illustrated art supplement of the Figaro; he praises de László's portraits of the marquesa del Mérito [13322] and the Maréchal Lyautey [6118]; the Ochs are delighted with their portraits [6480][6486]
Letter from de László to William Aiken, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0117

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

Recipient: Aiken, William (1880-1950)
15/08/1931
De László thanks Aiken for his letter (DLA019-0118) recounting the golden wedding celebration at Glamis Castle; pleased to hear of his portraits of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore [11642][11641], and the Duke and Duchess of York [9126][9123]; leaves tomorrow to take a cure at Baden-Baden
Letter from William Aiken to de László, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0118

Sender: Aiken, William (1880-1950)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
11/08/1931
Aiken was at Glamis Castle for the golden wedding celebration of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore where de László's portraits [11642][11641], which were "greatly admired", were presented; mentions pictures reproduced in the day's Glasgow Herald and the artist's portrait of the Duke of York
Letter from de László to Ethel Tweedie, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0119

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

Recipient: Tweedie, Mrs Alec [née Ethel Brilliana Harley] (1862 - 1940)
10/08/1931
De László apologies for his belated reply; he will send a letter of introduction to István Bárczy; mentions his own travel plans
Letter from Ethel Tweedie to de László, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0120

Sender: Tweedie, Mrs Alec [née Ethel Brilliana Harley] (1862 - 1940)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
29/07/1931
De László has not replied to her previous letter asking for suggestions for her trip to Hungary (see DLA019-0121); she will be in Budapest about 12 September
Letter from Ethel Tweedie to de László, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0121

Sender: Tweedie, Mrs Alec [née Ethel Brilliana Harley] (1862 - 1940)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/07/1931
Plans to visit Hungary; wondering whether de László will be there; asks if there are any artist’s studios worth visiting
Letter from de László to the duque de Algeciras, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0123

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

Recipient: Algeciras, Ricardo López de Carrizosa y Martel, II duque de (1896 - 1982)
09/07/1931
Sends thanks for the gift of the manzanilla glasses; reference to a film ("a cinema") of his time spent at the duque's home; disappointed not to have been able to include his portraits of the Spanish royal family at his exhibition in Paris (Charpentier, 1931) owing to the "unfortunate political situation in Spain"
Letter from Manuel Misa to de László, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0124

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
16/04/1931
M. Misa sends 12 manzanilla glasses to de László with compliments from the duque de Algeciras
Letter from de László to István Bárczy de Bárcziháza, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0125

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

Recipient: Bárczy de Bárcziháza, István (1882 - 1952)
24/07/1931
Holiday plans to go to the Tyrol; mentions the Royal Garden Party and a commission to paint the Duchess of York [9126]; reference to Bárczy's plans to introduce the Duke of Sutherland to the Regent and Prime Minister during the former's planned trip to Hungary (see also DLA019-0126); his son Stephen's recent operation.
Letter from István Bárczy de Bárcziháza to de László, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0126

Sender: Bárczy de Bárcziháza, István (1882 - 1952)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
19/07/1931
Bárczy has been busy with the opening of parliament. Confirms he will provide introductions for the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland to the Regent, Prime Minister and the aristocracy; outlines travel plans.
Letter from de László to the Duke of Sutherland, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0127

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

Recipient: Sutherland, George Granville Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, 5th Duke of (1888 - 1963)
24/07/1931
De László informs the duke that Bárczy will provide introductions to the Prime Minister, the Regent and others during the duke's trip to Hungary.