Charles Robert Leslie

The canvas has an old lining. There is some minor craquelure and paint separation in places. here is some light surface dirt and some discoloured varnish. Otherwise in good original condition. Ultraviolet light reveals no sign of retouching. Held in a decorative gold painted composite frame in fair condition. Under glass and unexamined out of frame.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Mary I, popularly known in the English-speaking world as Mary, Queen of Scots and in France as Marie Stuart, was Queen of Scots from 1542 to 1567. In 1558, Mary married Francis, Dauphin of France, who the following year ascended the French throne as Francis II but upon his death in 1560 Mary was left with no choice but to return to Scotland. She reached Calais on the 10th August 1561, where she rested for four days before boarding the galley. Filled with sadness as she saw France fade into the distance, her last words were "Adieu France, It's all over now. Adieu France. I think I'll never see your shores again". On Tuesday 19th August 1561 at six o'clock on what by all accounts was an unusually damp and depressing morning, the galleys sailed up the Firth of Forth and anchored at the harbour of Leith.