The Generalitat of Catalunya exercises the right of first refusal to acquire an artwork auctioned in Madrid
01 May 2026
Effective: 15 Apr 2026
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Who is affected:
Sellers, buyers and auction houses that trade in Catalan cultural assets
Summary
Catalunya activates its preferential purchase right over a lot auctioned at the Ansorena auction house in Madrid. This measure seeks to protect Catalan cultural heritage.
Detailed analysis
PRO
The Orden CLT/413/2026 formalizes the exercise of the right of first refusal by the Generalitat of Catalunya over lot no. 709 auctioned at the Ansorena auction house in Madrid. This right allows the regional administration to acquire with preferential status cultural assets of interest that come to market, matching the…
Full official title
Orden CLT/413/2026, de 15 de abril, por la que se ejercita el derecho de tanteo sobre el lote n.º 709, subastado por la sala Ansorena, en Madrid.