The State exercises its right of first refusal to acquire a Roman bronze handle auctioned by Setdart for €15,000
24 Jul 2026Effective: 24 Jul 20267 views
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Auction houses, collectors and sellers of Spanish historical heritage assets
Summary
The Ministry of Culture purchases a Roman bronze handle from the 1st century A.D. found in Tarragona by exercising the right of first refusal on an auction. The piece will go to the National Archaeological Museum.
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The Ministry of Culture has exercised the right of first refusal provided for in Ley 16/1985 del Patrimonio Histórico Español to acquire a Roman bronze asa of urceo or olpe (1st century A.D.), from Tarragona, which was auctioned by the Setdart auction house on June 4, 2026. The acquisition price is €15,000 plus expense…
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