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Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Baldry comments on modern art in the current issue of the Studio and on Sickert’s portrait of the King. He proposes two books on de László’s work, one on his paintings of children and another on his sketches and studies, and says he has raised the idea with Curtis Brown.
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Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Baldry criticises the enclosed Times review of the Leicester Galleries’ Summer Exhibition, questioning its terminology and assessment of Sickert’s portrait of the King. He notes the death of the painter Terrick Williams.
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Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Recipient: Gramont, Antoine XII-Armand, 12th duc de; styled duc de Guiche (1879 - 1962)
De László regrets that he cannot include the duc de Gramont's portrait [possibly 8136], Montesquiou [4151] or Madame des Isnards [2030] in his forthcoming Wildenstein exhibition; describes the exhibition's two hangs; mentions Edward Tuck and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
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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 Gramont confirms the studio on rue Visconti was formerly Delacroix's. Discusses the installation of the tapestry frame, arrangements for sending his portrait [possibly 8136] and Montesquiou's [4151], a dinner with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor at Lady Mendl's, and a possible collaboration with Patrick, de László's son.
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Sender: Dege, Béla
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Béla Dege introduces himself as a reader of the Pesti Hírlap. He mentions de László’s Magdalen painting [2932] in the Szépművészeti Museum. He is an engineer asking de László’s help to recommend him to Prajadhipok, King of Siam, who is recruiting several professionals in London before he returns to Siam.
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Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Siklossy is pleased de László will paint the Prince of Wales, who enjoyed his visit to Budapest despite photography restrictions. He sends a special English edition covering the visit and asks about a large-format album of de László’s work for future reproductions.
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Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Siklóssy confirms receipt of de László’s donation. He sends a draft biographical introduction, written as foreword to the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait", requesting feedback. He also asks for details about de László’s interactions with Edward VII for a project he's working on.
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Sender: Légrády, Doctor Ottó (1878 - 1948)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Légrády thanks de László for sending the London News and encloses the Pesti Hírlap. Commission from Pest County to paint Elemér Preszly's portrait, noting that several others, himself included, hope to have their portraits painted. The Prince of Wales' popularity in Hungary. Supportive of de László’s plan to write a memoir.
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Sender: Siklóssy de Pernesz, Doctor László (1881 - 1951)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Work has begun on the Hungarian edition of "Painting a Portrait"; Siklóssy asks for input on the length/content of a biographical introduction and discusses potential illustrations. He shares a photograph and present location of Wekerle's portrait [111100], a photograph of an early work in Vienna, and news from Budapest.
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Sender: Moore, Mrs Charles Gordon [née Margaret Scott; other married name Mrs William Barker Ogden] (1872 - 1958)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Pleased de László liked the jade pieces she sent. Thanks him for his kindness to her daughter Peggy, reflects on the nation’s sorrow following King George’s death, and voices her hopes for Edward VIII. She congratulates the artist on his portrait of the Queen and conveys her gratitude for the portrait of Peggy. (DLA076-0076 and DLA076-0078 were previously partial items that have now been merged into DLA076-0076, AD 19/11/25).
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Gloucester Citizen. De László's informal party in his studio yesterday was well-attended by prominent figures; the forthcoming Empire Ball was much-discussed. Includes description of the artist's rooms as "full of art treasures and relics of celebrities", and Fitzjohn's Avenue as one of London's interesting streets
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The Bazaar. De Lászlo is in Cairo finishing portraits of King Fuad [4094][113256][110671][4099] and his son, Prince Farouk [4122]. The writer believes de Lászlo has "painted more famous people than any living artist", including King Edward VII [7705], Queen Alexandra [7707], the Kaiser [4952], the King of Portugal [5156][5160] and Benito Mussolini [6383].
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Sender: Mountbatten, Dame Edwina [Countess Mountbatten of Burma; née Hon. Edwina Cynthia Annette Ashley]; wife of 1st Earl (1901 - 1960)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Edwina Mountbatten regrets the Prince [of Wales] was unable to visit de László's exhibition (French Gallery, June 1923).
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Sender: Mountbatten of Burma, Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl, last Viceroy of India (1900 - 1979)
Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Lord Louis Mountbatten has written to the Prince [of Wales] regarding de László's exhibition (French Gallery, June 1923); regrets he cannot visit it himself. Praises de László's portrait of Edwina [3178] as "the best & most lovely one" the artist has ever painted.
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