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  • Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0091

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

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

    30/06/1915

    A letter and a draft. A letter from the Duke of Wellington to de László enclosing a cheque for his wife's portrait. Expresses he pleasure in it and fears his wife, Lily, gave de L "a great deal of trouble". A draft response to this letter. De L thanking Wellington for his kind letter and cheque. De L satisfied to know he has "achieved to immortalize the personality of the Duchess".

  • Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0096

    Sender: Strathmore and Kinghorne, Nina Bowes Lyon, Countess of [née Nina Cecilia Cavendish Bentinck]; wife of 14th Earl (1862 - 1938)

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

    24/05/1937

    The Countess of Strathmore thanks de László for reproductions of King [9123], Queen [likely 9126] & Princess Elizabeth [10531]. Glad de László saw Coronation–mentions King and Queen's attire

  • 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, 123-0126

    Sender: Russia, Grand Duke Michael Mikhailovich of (1861 - 1929)

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

    24/07/1913

    Telegram from Grand Duke Michael of Russia to de László expressing admiration for daughter's portrait [12637]

  • Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0149

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

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

    13/12/1936

    Draft letter from Lucy to the Queen of Romania: de László's health; Cap Ferrat; memoirs; transportation of portraits [possibly 3211 & 4220]; exhibition of Queen's portrait [possibly 3211]; death of Leresanu; abdication and proclamation Duke of York

  • Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0184

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

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

    31/01/1929

    Letter from Prince Louis II of Monaco to de László concerning fees and format of son-in-law's portrait

  • Correspondence belonging to Christopher de Laszlo - Collection I, 123-0190

    Sender: Cambridge, Adolphus, 1st Marquess of [formerly styled 2nd Duke of Teck] (1868 - 1927)

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

    27/07/1923

    Letter from the Marquess of Cambridge to de László concerning the delivery of an unidentified picture

  • 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

  • Letter from de László to Marczell 'Marczi' László, Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0007

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

    Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)

    15/05/1935

    General family news and Marczi's finances. Success at the Salon. Large sums offered by publishers for the artist's memoirs. Légrády is publishing the portrait of Horthy [110886], to be unveiled shortly. Lucy recently visited friends with the Duke and Duchess of York. Plans to go to Salzburg for the Festspiele.

  • Letter from de László to Marczell 'Marczi' László, Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0009

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

    Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)

    12/06/1933

    Description of Paul's wedding. Lottery of the Spanish Dancer [6316]. Finished portrait of Princess Elizabeth [10531]. Some of the works to be included in forthcoming exhibition (Knoedler, 1933).

  • Letter from de László to Marczell 'Marczi' László, Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0024

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

    Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)

    16/05/2016

    Will travel to Belgium & Paris for commissions and to see the Salon; unveiling of General Pershing's portrait [6888]. Henry's trip to Budapest. Has given Szeréna a copy of a painting from 1918 [10491] and a drawing of their mother. Visit from the Queen of Spain with her mother, Princess Beatrice. Includes press cutting concerning the 1934 De László Medal.

  • Letter from de László to Marczell 'Marczi' László, Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0030

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

    Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)

    15/08/1934

    General family news. Description of a stay at Welbeck Abbey and the "de László room". Working on interesting portraits [e.g. 6896] but wants to paint his "big canvas". Sends special issue of "L'Illustration" with portrait of Maréchal Lyautey [6118] on the cover. (DLA135-0030 & DLA135-0031 letters are in the same envelope.)

  • Letter from de László to Marczell 'Marczi' László, Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0033

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

    Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)

    22/09/1934

    Postponed a trip to Italy & Budapest owing to illness. Will paint the Archbishop of York [7329]; will probably paint "the beautiful, clever Greek Princess" [11628] who is to marry Prince George. Wishes to get on with his "great concept" and memoirs.

  • Letter from de László to Marczell 'Marczi' László, Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0035

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

    Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)

    01/10/1934

    Princess Marina's sittings [5928]: "every day there was such a crowd outside my studio – that policemen both mounted and on foot had to keep order"; plans to finish the Prince's portrait [5931] in 2/3 days; the commission "brings me closer to the royal family", hopes to receive an honour; portraits will be exhibited soon (Knoedler, 1934). (DLA135-0034 & DLA135-0035 letters are in the same envelope.)

  • Letter from de László to Marczell 'Marczi' László, Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0036

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

    Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)

    01/11/1934

    Baroness Kornfeld will take gifts to Budapest for de László's family. Unveiling of [6067]; [7329][6896] to be unveiled. Invitation to the royal wedding & exhibition of portraits [5928][5931] (Knoedler, 1934). Dezső Szilagyi's portrait [13102] going to Szolnok Museum. (DLA135-0036 & DLA135-0037 letters are in the same envelope; envelope is original to 135-0037.)

  • Letter from de László to Marczell 'Marczi' László, Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0039

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

    Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)

    24/12/1934

    General family news. "One must live a life of tenacious and constant slog", he writes. Received "so many honours in the last three months". Wants to get on with "major artistic project". Raffle of Gypsy Dancer [6316]. Offered Magdalene study [2932] to the nation. Blank canvas went for £800. Travel plans. Includes two press cuttings: unveiling of [7329]; exhibition of [5928][5931].

  • Letter from de László to Marczell 'Marczi' László (with appended note from Lucy de László), Marczi László Letter Collection 1926-1936, 135-0041

    Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937),László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)

    Recipient: László, Marczell 'Marczi' (1871 - 1940)

    13/12/1934

    The artist's many recent successes. Unveiling of Flinders Petrie portrait [6906]; Cambridge lecture; description of royal wedding & royal portrait exhibition (Knoedler, 1934); blank canvas auction; wants to work on "magnum opus" & memoirs; intends to offer painting to the nation [2932]; asks about raffle of [6316]. Item includes two press cuttings. (DLA135-0040 & DLA135-0041 letters are in the same envelope.)

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