The18th Earl of Devon, is selling some family antiques to pay for the upkeep of Powderham Castle. Upkeep is a major operation on such a property and many families become unstuck when the costs become too high. Some open their homes to the public, some have to find inventive ways to make some extra cash and some just have to sell them on. Read Times online article here. The sale takes place at Sotheby's in London tomorrow. Highlights include a family portrait by Joshua Reynolds and a George II Library Table. You can see the lots up for auction here.
