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Personal 1924, 015-0092

Sender: Gramont, Duchesse de [née Elaine Hélène de Greffulhe]; wife of 12th duc (1882 - 1958)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
07/01/1925
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)
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0008

Sender: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/03/1925
Sigmund Münz writes that following the publication of an article in Vienna on de László, Doctor Pál Galambos's daughter, who happens to live in the same building as Münz, visited him. Münz mentions the death of Wilhelm 'Vilmos' Kestranek's son in Brazil. A local industrialist with an enormous collection of "first-rate masters", "Herr von Auspitz" (possibly Stefan von Auspitz) will visit de Laszlo upon Münz's recommendation
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0009

Sender: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
25/08/1925
Sigmund Münz has spent the summer in Vienna, preparing a project for the League of Nations in Geneva. He will apply for the establishment of a Commission for Education, which the Austrian government will support. He asks if de László can forward a copy to the Foreign Minister, Austen Chamberlain. Count Mensdorff will hopefully support him in Geneva, and he asks for de László's support too
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0018

Sender: Chamberlin, Frederick Carleton (1870 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
06/07/1925
Frederick Chamberlin thanks de László; he will attend the dinner
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0019

Sender: Chamberlin, Frederick Carleton (1870 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
29/06/1925
Frederick Chamberlin asks when he may come to visit; he is looking forward to seeing de László
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0020

Sender: Chamberlin, Frederick Carleton (1870 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
08/09/1925
Frederick Chamberlin confirms receipt of de László's picture, "it's splendid & is already at the framers", he writes. He asks de László to send him the names of his hotels in New York, Boston and Washington
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0023

Sender: Chamberlin, Frederick Carleton (1870 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
20/02/1925
Frederick Chamberlin has just sailed from London to France. He has thought about de László's query regarding a "striking scene" from the House of Commons during Elizabeth I's reign, seemingly in relation to a commission de László received (DLA016-0023 and DLA016-0024 were previously partial items that have now been merged into DLA016-0023, AD 07/04/21)
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0025

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

Recipient: Chamberlin, Frederick Carleton (1870 - 1943)
05/02/1925
De László thanks Frederick Chamberlin for the latter's appreciative letter (see DLA016-0026), his guide to Mallorca and book on Queen Elizabeth. He will not be able to visit Mallorca as he is going to the South of France to play golf on the doctor's orders. He invites Chamberlin to tea
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0026

Sender: Chamberlin, Frederick Carleton (1870 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
04/02/1925
Frederick Chamberlin sends his gratitude to de László for his kindness, writing that he "shall always treasure our two meetings as long as I live as among the most valuable of my life." He will send de László a copy of his guide to Mallorca; he hopes this will induce the artist to visit him there
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0027

Sender: Chamberlin, Frederick Carleton (1870 - 1943)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
07/02/1925
Frederick Chamberlin thanks de László for his kind notes; he is unable to accept the artist's invitation to tea (see DLA016-0025)
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0047

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

Recipient: Bárczy de Bárcziháza, István (1882 - 1952)
25/09/1925
Letter from de László to István Bárczy de Bárcziháza, the first page of which largely deals with family/personal matters. He mentions his forthcoming travel plans to the United States and some recent "interesting sitters" (the Duchess of York [4460] and Queen Elisabeth of Belgium [7870])
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0048

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

Recipient: Bárczy de Bárcziháza, István (1882 - 1952)
26/06/1925
De László recounts Johnny's serious illness that led to his and Lucy's sudden departure from Budapest. He is glad his exhibition was a success; he requests Bárczy sends on the interviews. He is happy that Bárczy has the "charming portrait" of his wife, Edit, in his possession (DLA016-0048 and DLA016-0049 were previously partial items that have now been merged into DLA016-0049. DLA016-0049 has been deleted, AD 09/07/21)
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0053

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

Recipient: Bárczy de Bárcziháza, István (1882 - 1952)
29/05/1925
De László has been busy recently. He was delighted to hear about the success of his exhibition in Budapest and that he has not been forgotten; he is preparing for his trip there and asks Bárczy to arrange various engagements. He hopes a decision has been taken regarding the Art Society prize. He includes details of recent/current sitters [6762] [3491] and presentations at Cambridge [2458] [2456] and Oxford [6690]. He suggests Bárczy writes his own memoirs
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0061

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

Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
29/06/1925
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
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0062

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

Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
09/06/1925
De László congratulates Münz on Concordia Jury prize. Comments on sad fate of Kestranek family, which should act as warning not to overwork oneself; mentions scare of recent “slight” heart attack. Refers to his 25th wedding anniversary. Remainder of letter concerns travel plans for Budapest via Basle & exhibitions. Asks Münz's view of Baroness de Rothschild's portrait [4616] at Vienna Kunsterhaus
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0063

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

Recipient: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)
03/02/1925
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
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0069

Sender: Whitin, Albert H. (1853 - 1935)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
27/01/1925
Albert H. Whittin is pleased that the artist is able to join him for the Pilgrims Dinner and gives instructions, timings etc.
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0070

Sender: Münz, Sigmund (1859 - 1934)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/06/1925
Münz says it is possible to meet in Innsbruck before de László returns to England. He congratulates the artist on his Silver Wedding Anniversary. He saw the Rothschild portrait [4616] at the Künstlerhaus exhibition. He urgently recommends de László get some "serious relaxation"
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0083

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
10/05/1925
Alfred Baldry confirms his visit to de László
Personal 1925-1926, 016-0084

Sender: Baldry, Alfred Lys (1858 - 1939)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
13/04/1925
Alfred Baldry expresses concern over the impact de László's work has on his health. One paragraph is devoted to de László's car (a Rover). Sydney Kendrick is willing to hurry a copy [3946] of Lord Devonport's portrait [4570]