In truth, Duke had already sold his house for a solid profit.

If anything, having the preview event in a men's club made sure anyone not into what Duke was selling would stay at home.

In 1938, the 8th Duke of Newcastle sold The Park to Oxford University.

Duke sold the property in 1906 for $13,000.

However, the Duke and the Duchess did not like their new home very much and, after having moved there in 1866, sold it only five years later.

And will allowing the Duke to sell his family's painting really lead to empty walls in the National or the Louvre?

The Duke sold some.

Estate duty forced the Duke to sell many pieces from the family's renowned collection of paintings and drawings.

"Duke of Earl" sold a million copies in just over one month.

After three burglaries, Duke sold his war medals in 2006 when the costs of insuring them became prohibitive.