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Letter from Countess Brockdorff to de László, Re-sleeved Material from Miscellaneous Boxes, 120-0037

Sender: Brockdorff, Countess Bertram von [née Baroness Therese von Loen] (1846 - 1924)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
07/02/1900
Countess Brockdorff’s picture arrived in London, but Eva Guinness could not be reached; she has asked the German embassy to store it temporarily and requests the box be collected for reproduction. His exhibition is eagerly anticipated (Schulte 1900). The Emperor, who approved portraits of the Empress [4960] and the Princess [5090] for inclusion, admired portraits of the Countess’ niece [4516] and brother-in-law [110793]. A reproduction of her sister’s portrait [possibly 111453] appears somewhat pale.
Letter from Countess Brockdorff to de László, Re-sleeved Material from Miscellaneous Boxes, 120-0040

Sender: Brockdorff, Countess Bertram von [née Baroness Therese von Loen] (1846 - 1924)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
31/12/1910
Countess Brockdorff expresses delight in de László’s portrait of his sons [13190], looks forward to his anticipated visit in February, and notes her interest in his forthcoming portrait of the Kaiser, the “Velazquez.”
Coupures Scrapbook, p.3, Coupures Scrapbook, 122-0003
Letter from Lucy de László to Paul de Laszlo, Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0019

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

Recipient: Laszlo, Paul Leonardo de (1906 - 1983)
24/03/1927
Letter from Lucy de László to her son Paul from Spain; discussion of church & religion. De László commissioned to paint all six children of Alfonso XIII, British Ambassador [6814] and his daughter [6817]. Met Queen & Queen Mother. All delighted with "Dads quickness & the result"
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0041

Sender: Buccleuch and 10th Duke of Queensberry, Walter John Montagu Douglas Scott, 8th Duke of (1894 - 1973)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
27/10/1932
Lord Dalkeith thanks de László for the "excellent beautiful and charming" portrait of his wife [3733]; was sorry to have missed the Dundee exhibition
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0076

Sender: Portland, Winifred Anna Cavendish-Bentinck, Duchess of [née Dallas-Yorke]; wife of 6th Duke (1863 - 1954)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/10/1932
Winifred, Duchess of Portland apologises to de László for not being able to send picture [4423] to Dundee exhibition. Wants to get Major Baker-Carr's portrait [2703] photographed
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0079

Sender: Romania, Queen Marie of [née Princess Marie of Edinburgh] (1875 - 1938)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/08/1936
Queen Marie of Romania thanks de László for the sketch of her in national dress [3207]; she sends a cigarette box as a souvenir of their "long & happy association". Ileana is overjoyed with the portrait of Maria Ileana [5564]. She has spoken to Laptew about transportation & reproduction of the picture
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0090

Sender: Cambridge, Margaret Cambridge, Marchioness of [née Lady Margaret Evelyn Grosvenor; other married name Princess Adolphus of Teck] (1873 - 1929)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
09/06/1906
Letter from the Duchess of Teck to de László arranging sittings for her portrait [3902] (DLA123-0125 is a duplicate of this item)
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0091

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Wellington, Arthur Charles Wellesley, 4th Duke of (1849 - 1934)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),Wellington, Arthur Charles Wellesley, 4th Duke of (1849 - 1934)
30/06/1915
Item contains letter and draft reply. Letter from 4th Duke of Wellington to de László enclosing cheque for wife's portrait [5765]; likes it; sorry Lily gave de László "a great deal of trouble". Draft reply from de László thanking Duke; satisfied to know successfully immortalised Duchess' personality
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0106

Sender: Cooper, Dame Gladys Constance [married names Mrs Herbert J. Buckmaster, Lady Pearson and Mrs Philip Merivale] (1888 - 1971)

Recipient: Portland, William John Arthur Charles James Cavendish-Bentinck, 6th Duke of (1857 - 1943)
18/11/1927
Letter from Gladys Cooper to the Duke of Portland asking him to intercede with de László to paint study portrait of her [113369] in style of Duchess of Portland [4423] (see related item DLA118-0288)
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0125

Sender: Cambridge, Margaret Cambridge, Marchioness of [née Lady Margaret Evelyn Grosvenor; other married name Princess Adolphus of Teck] (1873 - 1929)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
09/06/1906
Letter from the Duchess of Teck to de László arranging sittings for her portrait [3902] (Duplicate item, see also DLA123-0090)
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0137

Sender: Greece, George II of, King of the Hellenes (1890 - 1947)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
16/02/1925
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
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0147

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

Recipient: Toit, Mrs Christopher du [née Beatrice Grace Guinness] (1869 - 1944)
01/03/1892
Letter from Lucy de László to Beatrice Grace Guinness describing her time with their sister Eva in Munich. Topics discussed: dances; balls; gowns; first time meeting de László & visiting studio (refers to de László's intended pictures for 1893 World’s Exhibition in Chicago); music lessons; travelling companions
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0168

Sender: Miranda, Luis María de Silva y Carvajal, I duque de (1876 - 1935)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/11/1927
Letter from the duque de Miranda regarding the National Museum of Modern Art's grateful acceptance of de László's portraits of the King and Queen of Spain [12400][12398].
Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0179

Sender: Monaco, Prince Louis II of (1870 - 1949)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
02/12/1927
Letter from Prince Louis II of Monaco to de László regarding the artist's arrival dates in Monaco (for sittings, presumed)
Letter from Princess Helen of Romania to de László, Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0207

Sender: Romania, Princess Helen of [née Princess Helen of Greece and Denmark]; consort of King Carol II (1896 - 1982)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
16/10/1934
Letter from Princess Helen of Romania to de László regarding transportation and exhibition of family portraits [11591][7825][7811][4221] and her reluctance in parting with them. Writes of the "injustice" and "constant persecutions" her father suffered; hopes to see Monsignor Vay de Vaja
Letter from Prince Nicholas of Greece & Denmark to de László, Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0208

Sender: Greece and Denmark, Prince Nicholas of (1872 - 1938)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
19/10/1934
Letter from Prince Nicholas of Greece & Denmark to de László reminding the artist to send the Princess' portrait [possibly 5928]. Thanks the artist for reproductions
The Evening News press cutting, Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0211

04/10/1934
The Evening News. Photographs of Queen Marie of Romania and Princess Beatrice leaving the artist's studio; de László bidding farewell to his royal guests; Prince George arriving for the final sitting of his portrait [5931]. Reproduction of Princess Marina's portrait [5928]
Unidentified press cutting (undated; assumed May 1935), Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0212

Unidentified publication. The Duke and Duchess of Kent, with George Pirie, examining a portrait of the Duchess [5957] on view at the Royal Scottish Academy (1935)
Daily Mirror press cutting, Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0213

24/11/1934
Daily Mirror. Photograph of [5931] and [5928] on exhibition at M. Knoedler & Company, London, Nov-Dec 1934