At a glance
Points of service
Digital provision points
Remote Points of service
Number of required documents
Fees
Provided without cost
Deadline of completion
2 months
Description
Basic information
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
Provided to
Related links
Notes
Last update
03/12/2024
Application
Application Type
Submission by:
Submitted by:
Title
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Identification document
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Detailed list, with the dating of the movable monuments to be auctioned ...
Table / Statement / Catalogue
Detailed list, with the dating of the movable monuments to be auctioned
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
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2
2
Photocatalogue of movable monuments to be auctioned ...
Item photo
Photocatalogue of movable monuments to be auctioned
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons, Legal entities
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3
Detailed reference to the origin of movable monuments ...
Report
Detailed reference to the origin of movable monuments
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons, Legal entities
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4
Details of the principal (mandator) of the auctioneer ...
Enabling act
Details of the principal (mandator) of the auctioneer
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons, Legal entities
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5
Authorisation for the possession/ownership of movable monuments ...
License to occupy / own
Authorisation for the possession/ownership of movable monuments
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons, Legal entities
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6
Contract of auction mandate of the owner/principal of the movable monuments to be auctioned: the con ...
Private Agreement
Contract of auction mandate of the owner/principal of the movable monuments to be auctioned: the contract of auction mandate includes (a) A clause on the application of Greek law, as well as a specific reference to the provisions of par. 5 and 6 of Article 28 of Law No. 3028/2002 (b) The full details of both the auction organizer and the principal - seller, as well as their addresses (c) The items to be auctioned along with an exact description thereof (d) The selling price, if any, set by the principal - seller (e) The place and time of the auction (f) The method and time of transport of the movable monument from and to the auction site (g) The method of payment after the award to the highest bidder
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons, Legal entities
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7
A Solemn Declaration stating the venue of the auction and that such venue complies with all the rule ...
Solemn Declaration
A Solemn Declaration stating the venue of the auction and that such venue complies with all the rules of good maintenance and safety, in case the auction is not held within the dealers premises.
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons, Legal entities
Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
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8
A certificate issued by the competent authority of the Member State of establishment stating that th ...
Certificate
A certificate issued by the competent authority of the Member State of establishment stating that the auctioneer is legally established in that Member State and is lawfully pursuing the professional activity in question and that they are not prohibited, even temporarily, from pursuing such activity at the time the certificate is issued, or, where no such certificate is provided for by the Member State of establishment, documents proving that the persons concerned have been pursuing the activity of auctioning works of art for at least two years.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons, Legal entities
Notes: The certificate shall be valid for one year and shall be lodged only once with the declaration of the auction.
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9
A solemn declaration stating that the auctioneer has not been irrevocably convicted of a felony or a ...
Solemn Declaration
A solemn declaration stating that the auctioneer has not been irrevocably convicted of a felony or a violation of the legislation for the protection of cultural heritage or for forgery, bribery, theft, embezzlement or acceptance of the proceeds of crime and that no criminal prosecution is pending for any of the above acts. If the applicant is a legal person, the impediment must not apply to the directors or members of their governing bodies.
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons, Legal entities
Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
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10
In case the auction is conducted by a legal entity, the person responsible for conducting the auctio ...
Certificate of previous service (conditional)
In case the auction is conducted by a legal entity, the person responsible for conducting the auction must be identified and present the documents proving their qualifications, namely: i) a degree or diploma of any foreign university or ii) documents proving at least two years of experience in a company organizing auctions of cultural goods.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Legal entities
Document submitted under requirements: Yes
Document’s requirement: Company law
Requirements
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1
Administrative
The applicant must be established and carrying out the activity in question in another Member State of the European Union or provide evidence of at least two years of activity in the field of art auctions.
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2
Time limit
The application for the auction, along with the list of the movable monuments to be auctioned, must be submitted at least two months before the auction. An auction held without the prior and timely submission of a request to hold the auction, accompanied by the list of movable monuments, shall be null and void and the movable monuments thus transferred shall be taken over by the State without any formalities.
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3
Administrative
The licence is issued for a specific list of monuments to be auctioned
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Technical
The auction venue, which must comply with all rules of good maintenance and security, must be alarmed and adequately guarded.
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Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
There must be no evidence that the movable monuments listed in the auction catalogue have been obtained by theft, illegal excavation or other illegal activity, such as money laundering, or that they have been acquired or exported in violation of the legislation of their State of origin.
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Prior Service
The applicant must have relevant professional experience, evidenced in particular by at least two years of involvement in the field of art auctions - The requirement applies in cases of auctions by other natural or legal persons other than antique dealers who have a relevant license.
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Prior Service
The applicant must have experienced and qualified staff - This requirement applies in cases of auctions by natural or legal persons other than antique dealers who have a relevant license.
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Company law
The applicant must comply with codes of conduct that are in line with the legislation in force, as well as with the international practices followed in conducting auctions of ancient and modern movable monuments.
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9
Building
The applicant must dispose of a suitable shop and storage area located in cities where the Ministry of Culture services responsible for the protection of movable cultural heritage monuments to be auctioned are located.
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Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
The applicant must not have been convicted irrevocably of a criminal offence or a breach of the legislation on the protection of cultural heritage or of forgery, bribery, theft, embezzlement or of acceptance the proceeds of crime
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Labour
If the auction is conducted by a legal person, an Auction Manager shall be appointed, who is required to have the following qualifications: i) a degree or diploma of any Department of any national university or equivalent schools abroad, preferably of the Department of History and Archaeology or the Department of Media Communication and Culture or ii) at least two years of employment in a company organising auctions of cultural goods.
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Administrative
The authorisation is granted exclusively to the person who has applied for it and is personal and non-transferable.
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Output & Results
Output
Steps
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Submission of an application and supporting documents
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description Submission of the application by the interested party along with all supporting documents to the Department of Supervision of Private Archaeological Collections and Antique Shops or to the regional office of the Ministry of Culture, in the territorial jurisdiction of which the auction site is located, which forwards it to the Department of Supervision of Private Archaeological Collections and Antique Shops.
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Receipt and registration of the application
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description Registration of the application and assignment to a competent official.
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Checking the supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Inspection
Description Checking the completeness and correctness of the supporting documents
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Carrying out an inspection
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Inspection
Description Carrying out an on-site inspection at the venue of the auction in cases where the auction is carried out: i. by antique dealers in a place other than their shop or ii. by other natural or legal persons.
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Recording of monuments and drawing up of a report on the subject
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Inspection
Description Scientific examination, photography and recording of the movable monuments and preparation of a report.
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Drawing up and signing a licence document
Responsible for Implementation Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description Drawing up a licence document and forwarding it for signature by the administrative chain of command.
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Completion of document processing
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description Completion of document processing
Other information
Official title
Languages supported
Ways of provision
Legislation
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Law 3028/2002
Description On the protection of antiquities and cultural heritage in general
Legal references Link
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Joint Ministerial Decision 2440/2011 (Government Gazette 2640/Β)
Description Cross-border Provision of Auction Services for Ancient Movable Monuments
Legal references Link
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Ministerial Decision ΥΠΠΟ/ΔΟΕΠΥ/ΤΟΠΥΝΣ/34674/2008 (Government Gazette 669/Β)
Description On Conducting Auctions of Movable Monuments
Legal references Link
Categories
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Trigger
Trigger (submission method)
Type
End of Process
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