article_snippet: The sale comes just months after the Howard family announced changes at the distinct country home.
article_snippet: Nicholas said the aim of the auction, which will be conducted with Sotheby's in London, was to help move the grand house into the next century.
article_snippet: With that privilege comes the responsibility of ownership, and the Trustees' unanimous decision to hold this sale is the exercise of that responsibility. '
article_snippet: If this sale helps to secure my family's heritage as the grand house moves into the grand house fourth century then the grand house will have achieved the grand house goal. '
article_snippet: Now, as a new chapter in its history opens, the sales that we are planning at Sotheby's will make an important contribution to the long-term future of the Castle Howard estate and collections.'
article_snippet: Castle Howard said the aim of the auction, which will be conducted with Sotheby's in London in July, was to help move the grand house forward .