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Personal 1925-1926, 016-0149

Sender: Scott, James Brown (1866 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
15/08/1925
Letter from James Brown Scott largely concerning how busy he has been with work, which means he cannot visit the de Lászlós and his "beloved Johnny". He found Henry to be a fine young man. He mentions the honours he is certain will soon come the artist's way
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 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 de László to Adrian Hill, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0140

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

Recipient: Hill, Adrian Keith Graham (1895-1977)
17/07/1931
In response to Hill's inquiry about de László's present & future activities (see DLA019-0141), de László gives details of his recent exhibition in Paris (Charpentier, 1931); information about Andre Maurois’ book on Marshal Lyautey; and his recent portraits of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore [11642][11641] and Lloyd George [6072 or 6076].
Letter from de László to Léon Bélugou, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0152

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

Recipient: Bélugou, Léon (1865 - 1934)
20/07/1931
De László provides introductions to Louis Wiley and Adolph Ochs of The New York Times for the duc de Guiche. Mentions Dr Stratton and travel plans. Has just finished portraits of the Duchess of York's parents [11641][11642] and will soon paint the Duchess [12183]. Reference to a suggestion for Mauclair.
Letter from de László's secretary to the editor of the Illustrated London News, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0178

Sender: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
16/04/1931
De László's secretary encloses a list of reigning monarchs de László has painted.
Letter from de László to Mariano Benlliure Gil, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0195

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

Recipient: Benlliure Gil, Professor Mariano (1862 - 1947)
03/02/1931
De László was unable to attend his son's wedding due to illness. Now in Paris to paint an important portrait. Will travel to Spain to meet his wife near Seville and then on to Tangiers. Hopes to see Benlliure in Spain.
Letter from Mariano Benlliure Gil to de László, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0198

Sender: Benlliure Gil, Professor Mariano (1862 - 1947)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
Based on the contents of the letter, the year should read ‘1931’ and not ‘1930’.
Glad to know de László intends to travel to Spain. Mentions the marqués de la Vega-Inclán and Princess Beatrice's illnesses.
Letter from John Robertson to de László, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0208

Sender: Robertson, John (1862-1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
01/10/1932
Report of de László's exhibition in Dundee (Victoria Art Galleries, 1932).
Letter from John Robertson to de László, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0209

Sender: Robertson, John (1862-1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/09/1932
Report of de László's exhibition in Dundee (Victoria Art Galleries, 1932).
Letter from de László to Walter Runciman, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0219

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

Recipient: Runciman of Doxford, Walter Runciman, 1st Viscount (1870 - 1949)
22/11/1932
De László suggests Runciman might wish to bid on a "blank canvas" at a forthcoming charity auction and have his father's portrait painted.
Letter from John Robertson to de László, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0221

Sender: Robertson, John (1862-1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/10/1932
Report on the exhibition (Dundee, 1932) to be arranged. Catalogues have been sent. Commission of Countess of Airlie's portrait [2203].
Letter from Oakley Williams to de László, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0237

Sender: Williams, Oakley

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
02/09/1932
Williams will call on de László; he will ask the young artist, Charles Young, to call on the same day.
Letter from de László to Arthur G. Ferard, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0241

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

Recipient: Ferard, Arthur George (1858-1943)
21/11/1932
De László has promised to paint a portrait on a blank canvas [5012] to be auctioned for charity on 8 December 1932. The canvas will be kit-cat size, bearing his signature and in a good frame.
Letter from Arthur G. Ferard to de László, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0242

Sender: Ferard, Arthur George (1858-1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
19/11/1932
Arthur G. Ferard, Chairman of the Victoria Hospital for Children, thanks de László for promising to paint a portrait on a blank canvas [5012] to be auctioned for charity by Seymour Hicks on 8 December 1932.
Letter from de László to Mrs Alfhild Guinness, Supplementary Arranged by Years Only 1930-1932, 019-0244

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

Recipient: Guinness, Mrs H. Samuel [née Alfhild Holter] (1890 - 1983)
21/11/1932
Concerning his agreement to donate a blank canvas to be auctioned for charity [5012]. Received a thank you letter from Arthur G. Ferard.
Letter from Count Albert von Mensdorff-Pouilly-Dietrichstein to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0275

Sender: Mensdorff-Pouilly-Dietrichstein, Count Albert von (1861 - 1945)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/12/1932
Count Albert von Mensdorff-Pouilly-Dietrichstein thanks de László for the reproductions of the portraits of the Duke and Duchess of York, which he will display in his Vienna residence.
Letter from Dr Charles Gordon Moore to de László, Personal Letters, 020-0284

Sender: Moore, Doctor Charles Gordon (c. 1884 - 1957)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/01/1933
Moore responds to de László's inquiry about the whereabouts of a copy [112153] of his portrait of the Queen of Spain [11168]. Moore explains that the portrait was removed from the Spanish Embassy when the Republican Ambassador took office and was given to King George. It is now located in Buckingham Palace. Queen Ena is currently in England.
Letter from de László to Sigmund Münz, Personal Letters, 020-0295

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

Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
21/10/1933
He has met Dr. Edelstein and his daughter Carola (see DLA020-0296). General family news. Travel plans to America. Currently painting Lord Carson's portrait [3975]. Has not met the sculptor Felix Weiss. Still possessed of the "same ambition", "same vitality and love for my work as when we first met". De László is working on his book, which "will one day be a historic document".