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Sender: Gramont, Antoine XII-Armand, 12th duc de; styled duc de Guiche (1879 - 1962)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
The duc de Guiche informs de László that of the pictures he completed in the avenue Henri Martin studio, the only remaining portrait is that of Pauline Leon, Marquise de Laborde [111005]. He is glad de László enjoyed such a successful time in Paris and only regrets that he was unable to "do anything in Versailles". The Hon. Daisy Fellowes, who had a sketch done by Sargent, would now like a sketch by de László and has asked the duc to arrange it (item was previously archived with DLA015-0075)
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Sender: Gramont, Duchesse de [née Elaine Hélène de Greffulhe]; wife of 12th duc (1882 - 1958)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
The duchesse de Gramont apologises for her lack of correspondence--a cousin has recently passed away. Her cousins Szechenyi visited. She has seen a lot of the marquis and marquise de Creuse lately; the marquise admired the Bremen portraits. The duchesse de Montmorency would like de László to contact her. The comtesse de Berlaymont has had a daughter (item was previously archived with DLA015-0075)
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Sender: Gramont, Antoine XII-Armand, 12th duc de; styled duc de Guiche (1879 - 1962)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
The duc de Guiche wishes de László a happy Christmas; he mentions his and de László's holiday plans. He is glad that Henry de Laszlo will visit. Miguel de Yturbe would like de László to paint his "good looking" daughter when he arrives in Paris (item was previously archived with DLA015-0075)
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Sender: Gramont, Duchesse de [née Elaine Hélène de Greffulhe]; wife of 12th duc (1882 - 1958)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
The duchesse de Gramont thanks de László for sending her an illustrated newspaper. Her cousin Szechenyi's health has improved. The duchesse's mother told the Marquise de Creuse, who is "remarkably clever and so much loved in Paris", that de László would paint her portrait. She congratulates the artist on the 1925 salon and lets him know when he should come to Paris in the new year (item was previously archived with DLA015-0075)
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Sender: Howell, Arthur R.,László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)
Multiple pieces of correspondence. Arthur R. Howell (St George's Gallery) enquires about de László's charges and commission. Draft reply to Lucy from de László outlining that a portrait of head with hands is 700 guineas including 20% commission. Postponement of Mrs Henderson's sittings [5590]; meeting with Mrs McDonald. Family correspondence mentioning sons Stephen and Henry.
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Sender: Winchester, William Proctor (1884 - 1933),The French Gallery / Wallis & Son
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Winchester hopes that recent portrait commissions have been completed [110542], emphasising the importance of the exhibition’s financial success (French Gallery, 1924). Positive feedback from the Infanta Beatrice regarding the reproduction of Queen Marie of Romania's portrait [3200].
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Rothschild, Baron Robert Philippe Gustave de (1880 - 1946)
De László reports the successful close of his exhibition (French Gallery, 1924), confirms the return of two portraits [4625][4893] via Knoedler, and shares plans for a intended Paris exhibition that winter.
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Sender: Gramont, Duchesse de [née Elaine Hélène de Greffulhe]; wife of 12th duc (1882 - 1958)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
The duchesse de Gramont thanks de László for sending her a parcel containing porcelain, and she asks when he will arrive in Paris (item was previously archived with DLA015-0075)
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
De László explains to Sigmund Münz why they did not stop in Vienna on their way to Budapest. Writes of his retrospective in Budapest held to celebrate his Silver Jubilee wedding anniversary. Unfortunately, his son, John, became seriously ill and he had to return to England; he is recovering now. Mentions preparations for his trip to the United States
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
Letter from de László to Sigmund Münz regarding travel plans & recent work. Count Mensdorff's portrait [4694] will go to Verein der Museumsfreunde; Pope Pius XI's portrait [6690] to be officially placed in Bodleian; painting Ambassador Kellogg [5917], mentioning recent Pilgrims' Club dinner. Crown Prince of Romania wants him to paint Crown Princess; has refused overtures to paint King & Queen of Romania. Dining with French Ambassador & Prince of Liechtenstein
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Letter from de László thanking the unidentified recipient for a copy of the "Revue de l'art", which included his portrait of Pope XI [6690]. De László had hoped to travel to Paris to paint the Trianon, but must go to America. He asks the recipient's view on holding an exhibition in October or November, 1926
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
De László has returned from holidaying in France; thanks Münz for letter (DLA016-0008) & articles. Does not know Dr Galambos' daughter, but reminisces about time spent with her family. Refers to sad situation of Kestraneks. Would be happy to meet with von Auspitz. Mentions painting Baroness de Rothschild's portrait [4616]
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Bélugou, Léon (1865 - 1934)
De László thanks Léon Bélugou for the silver wedding anniversary wishes. He is leaving for the Continent tomorrow, stopping in Basle and then on to Budapest for his retrospective exhibition. He intends to stop in Paris on the return journey. He mentions the recent passing of Léonce Bénédite
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Sender: Laughlin, Irwin Boyle (1871-1941)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Irwin Boyle Laughlin thanks de László for "The Graphic" containing portraits [6690] [5917] [3273]; Queen Elisabeta's left him "quite cold". Mentions Gennadius' portrait [5316] and describes that sitter's character and his library under construction in Athens. When de László goes to America he should visit his Meridien House. Describes Greece as "falling to pieces"
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Sender: Greece, George II of, King of the Hellenes (1890 - 1947)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Letter from George II of Greece to de László: photos of Queen's portraits have arrived; advises against shipping portraits until after de László's exhs; Crown Prince of Romania's visit to artist's studio; envious of sisters in London; holiday plans; news of duc de Gramont's death
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
Letter from de László to Sigmund Münz largely regarding recent and forthcoming sitters, e.g. Duchesse d'Ursel [4969]; Maréchal Lyautey [6118]; Lord Reading [6747]. He will travel to Portugal and Spain in January/February 1927. He hopes Dr and Frau Pagenstecher will come to England to have their portraits painted. He mentions his delight over Paul's university results and his disappointment over Henry's forthcoming nuptials
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
De László fell ill in Venice and was sent to recuperate in the Tyrolean mountains near Bolzano. Once recovered, he did some studies which give him "great pleasure now to possess". He will soon leave for Paris to undertake some commissions. He should have gone to Madrid and Lisbon, but has recently met with the Queen of Spain and now plans to travel to Spain in January [1927]. He hopes Henry will postpone his marriage, and he is distressed about his brother's affairs. He thinks Münz's article is splendid
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Letter from de László to an unidentified recipient inviting them to lunch at the Ritz in Paris to discuss, amongst other things, potential portraits of the Prince and Princess of Monaco. The artist's travel/accommodation plans whilst in France are included
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Sender: Bárczy de Bárcziháza, István (1882 - 1952)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Letter from István Bárczy de Bárcziháza largely concerning travel plans and holidays. Prince György Festetics has asked Bárczy to write to de László. Princess Stéphanie of Belgium would like him to paint a portrait of her husband, Prince Elemér Lónyay
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