The Generalitat of Catalonia exercises the right of first refusal to acquire an artwork auctioned in Madrid
13 Apr 2026
Effective: 30 Mar 2026
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Who is affected:
Seller and winning bidder of lot 509 in the Magna Art auction, Madrid
Summary
The Department of Culture of Catalonia intervenes in an art auction in Madrid to preferentially acquire lot 509. This is a legal mechanism to protect Catalan cultural heritage.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Order CLT/337/2026 formalizes the exercise of the right of first refusal by the Generalitat of Catalonia over lot no. 509 auctioned by the Magna Art gallery in Madrid. This right allows the regional administration to acquire with preferential status cultural assets of interest before the winning bidder of the auction. …
Full official title
Orden CLT/337/2026, de 30 de marzo, por la que se ejercita el derecho de tanteo sobre el lote n.º 509, subastado por la sala Magna Art, en Madrid.