Catalonia exercises right of first refusal over lot auctioned in Madrid to protect its cultural heritage
09 May 2026
Effective: 27 Apr 2026
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Who is affected:
Auction houses, collectors and sellers of assets with Catalan heritage protection
Summary
The Generalitat of Catalonia preferentially acquires a lot auctioned at El Remate auction house in Madrid. This is a measure to protect Catalan cultural heritage.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Orden CLT/449/2026 formalizes the exercise of the right of first refusal by the Generalitat of Catalonia over lot no. 46 auctioned at El Remate auction house in Madrid. This right allows the regional administration to preferentially acquire cultural assets of interest that come to market, matching the hammer price. The…
Full official title
Orden CLT/449/2026, de 27 de abril, por la que se ejercita el derecho de tanteo sobre el lote n.º 46, subastado en la sala El Remate, en Madrid.