Licence to Hold an Auction of Ancient Movable Monuments

From National Registry of Administrative Public Services



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Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Department of Supervision of Private Archaeological Collections and Antique Shops, MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND SPORTS

Digital provision points

    Number of required documents

    10 to 11 +
    (1)

    Fees

    0.00

    Estimated time

    2 Months

    Description

    This procedure concerns the granting of a permit to hold an auction of an-cient movable monuments

    Basic information

    Related links

    Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure


    Last update

    Application

    Application Type

    Application

    Submission by:

    Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

    Submitted by:

    Legal entities, Persons

    Title

    Application submitted by the interested auction organiser, within the Greek territory


    What you will need

    Means of authentication, identification and signature

    Identification document

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      Requirements

        Fees

          Related


          Means of redress or appeal:

          Administrative redress/appealOther


          NACE

          • 47.79 Retail sale of second-hand goods in stores

          Output & Results

          Output

          Document Production

          Steps

            Digital steps

              Other information

              Official title

              Licence to Hold an Auction of Ancient Movable Monuments

              Languages supported

              English, Greek

              Ways of provision

              Establishment

              Legislation

                Categories

                Τype of procedure

                Trigger

                Applied for

                Trigger (submission method)

                Application (digital)

                Type

                Outgoing
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              • 1 Company law Business formation (individual, corporate)
                • For company establishment see the link below

                No No

              • 2 Time limit The application for the auction, along with the specific list (catalogue) of monuments, must be submitted to the competent service of the Ministry of Culture at least two (2) months before the auction, otherwise it is considered invalid and the transferred movable monuments are taken under the responsibility of the State.


                No No

              • 3 Administrative The permit is issued for a specific list of monuments to be auctioned.


                No No

              • 4 Technical The venue of the auction, which shall comply with all the good conservation and security standards, shall be equipped with an alarm system and be sufficiently guarded - The prerequisite applies where the auction is held by merchants of ancient monuments outside their shop, as well as by other natural or legal persons.


                No No

              • 5 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses For the movable monuments included in the auction list there must be no indications that they come from theft, illegal excavation or other illegal activity, such as money laundering, nor that they have been acquired or exported in violation of the legislation of the country of origin their.


                No No

              • 6 Prior Service The applicant has relevant professional experience, as evidenced in particular by their at least two years of involvement in the field of art auctions - The prerequisite applies in cases of auctions by other natural or legal persons


                No No

              • 7 Prior Service The applicant has experienced and specialised personnel - This prerequisite applies in cases of auctions by other natural or legal persons apart form merchants of ancient monuments that hold relevant licence.


                No No

              • 8 Other The applicant applies codes of ethics consistent with applicable law and international practices followed in conducting auctions of ancient and recent movable monuments - The prerequisite applies in cases of auctions from other natural or legal persons apart form merchants of ancient monuments that hold relevant licence.


                No No

              • 9 Technical The applicant has suitable shop and storage areas, in cities hosting Ministry of Culture services responsible for the protection of the movable monuments of cultural heritage to be auctioned- The prerequisite applies in cases of auctions from other natural or legal persons apart form merchants of ancient monuments that hold relevant licence.


                No No

              • 10 Labour The applicant is not an employee of the Ministry of Culture, or a member of recognised museums belonging to the State or to the wider public sector (has not the impediments of par.12 of article 32 of Law 3028/ 2002), has not been recognised as a monument collector and does not exercise a profession related or having been related to the protection of monuments - The prerequisite applies in cases of auctions from other natural or legal persons apart form merchants of ancient monuments that hold relevant licence.


                No No

              • 11 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses The applicant has not been irrevocably convicted for a felony or violation of legislation on the protection of cultural heritage or for forgery, bribery, theft, embezzlement or acceptance of proceeds of crime - The prerequisite applies in cases of auctions from other natural or legal persons apart form merchants of ancient monuments that hold relevant licence.


                No No

              • 12 Prior Service If the auction is conducted by a legal person, a person responsible for conducting the auction is appointed, who is required to have the following formal and substantial qualifications: i) degree or diploma from a Department of any University level school in Greece or an equivalent school abroad, preferably from the Department of Archaeology or the Department of Communication, Media and Culture or ii) at least two years of employment in an enterprise organising auctions of cultural goods.


                No No

              • 13 Administrative The permit is exclusive and personal for the applicant, as well as it cannot be transferred.


                No No

              • 1 A descriptive catalogue with the dating of the movable documents to be auctioned. Table/Statement/Catalogue

                A descriptive catalogue with the dating of the movable documents to be auctioned.

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 8689

              • 2 A photographic catalogue of the movable documents to be auctioned Photographs

                A photographic catalogue of the movable documents to be auctioned

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 8298

              • 3 Information in detail on the origin of the movable monuments Report

                Information in detail on the origin of the movable monuments

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 6631

              • 4 Details of the principal of the auctioneer Enabling act

                Details of the principal of the auctioneer

                Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-exousiodoteses

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 3070

              • 5 License to possess/ own movable monuments Official document

                License to possess/ own movable monuments

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 6440

              • 6 Order contract from the holder/ owner of the mobile monuments to be auctioned. The order contract includes a) Clause of application of Greek law, as well as specific reference to the provisions of par. 5 and 6 of article 28 of law 3028/ 2002 b) The complete details, of both the auctioneer and the principal – seller, as well as their addresses c) The items to be auctioned with an accurate description of each d) The sale price possibly set by the principal - seller e) The place and time of the auction f) The manner and time of the transportation of the movable monument to and from the auction site g) the method of payment after the award to the highest bidder. Official document

                Order contract from the holder/ owner of the mobile monuments to be auctioned. The order contract includes a) Clause of application of Greek law, as well as specific reference to the provisions of par. 5 and 6 of article 28 of law 3028/ 2002 b) The complete details, of both the auctioneer and the principal – seller, as well as their addresses c) The items to be auctioned with an accurate description of each d) The sale price possibly set by the principal - seller e) The place and time of the auction f) The manner and time of the transportation of the movable monument to and from 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: Legal entities, Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 6440

              • 7 Solemn declaration where it is stated the place where the auction will take place and that this place meets all the rules of good maintenance and safety (in case the auction does not take place inside the shop of the antique dealer). Solemn Declaration

                Solemn declaration where it is stated the place where the auction will take place and that this place meets all the rules of good maintenance and safety (in case the auction does not take place inside the shop of the antique dealer).

                Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

                Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 7320

              • 8 Documents proving: i. the relevant professional experience, which is mainly proven with a 2-year relevant engagement with the art auctions ii. that the interested party has experienced and specialised staff iii. that they have a suitable store and storage space located in cities where the services of the Ministry of Culture are located (which are responsible for the protection of the movable monuments of cultural heritage to be auctioned) Report

                Documents proving: i. the relevant professional experience, which is mainly proven with a 2-year relevant engagement with the art auctions ii. that the interested party has experienced and specialised staff iii. that they have a suitable store and storage space located in cities where the services of the Ministry of Culture are located (which are responsible for the protection of the movable monuments of cultural heritage to be auctioned)

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 6631

              • 9 Solemn declaration stating that the applicant has not been irrevocably convicted for a felony or violation of legislation on the protection of cultural heritage or for forgery, bribery, theft, embezzlement or acceptance of proceeds of crime, and there is no pending criminal prosecution for the above actions. For legal persons the impediment applies to the Board of Directors or the members of the Board. Solemn Declaration

                Solemn declaration stating that the applicant has not been irrevocably convicted for a felony or violation of legislation on the protection of cultural heritage or for forgery, bribery, theft, embezzlement or acceptance of proceeds of crime, and there is no pending criminal prosecution for the above actions. For legal persons the impediment applies to the Board of Directors or the members of the Board.

                Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

                Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 7320

              • 10 Solemn declaration stating that the applicant is not an employee of the Ministry of Culture, or a member of recognised museums belonging to the State or the wider public sector, has not been recognised as a monument collector and does not exercise a profession related or having been related to the protection of monuments. Solemn Declaration

                Solemn declaration stating that the applicant is not an employee of the Ministry of Culture, or a member of recognised museums belonging to the State or the wider public sector, has not been recognised as a monument collector and does not exercise a profession related or having been related to the protection of monuments.

                Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

                Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 7320

              • 11 Full copy of criminal record Criminal Record Copy for General Use

                Full copy of criminal record

                Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/dikaiosune/poiniko-metroo/antigrapho-poinikou-metroou

                Submission by: Ex officio (manual)


                Notes: Sought ex officio

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 4750

              • 12 If the auction is conducted by a legal person, a person responsible for conducting the auction is appointed, who is required to have the following formal and substantial qualifications: i) degree or diploma from a Department of any University level school in Greece or an equivalent school abroad, preferably from the Department of Archaeology or the Department of Communication, Media and Culture or ii) at least two years of employment in an enterprise organising auctions of cultural goods. Certificate of previous service

                If the auction is conducted by a legal person, a person responsible for conducting the auction is appointed, who is required to have the following formal and substantial qualifications: i) degree or diploma from a Department of any University level school in Greece or an equivalent school abroad, preferably from the Department of Archaeology or the Department of Communication, Media and Culture or ii) at least two years of employment in an enterprise organising 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

                No 1244

              • Law 3028 2002 153 Α

                Description On the protection of antiquities and cultural heritage in general


              • Ministerial Decision ΥΠΠΟ/ΔΟΕΠΥ/ΤΟΠΥΝΣ/34674 2008 669 Β

                Description Auctions process of movable monuments


              • Joint Ministerial Decision 2447 2011 2645 Β

                Description Application processing by Citizen Service Centers – Single Service Cen-ters (ΚΕP – ΕΚΕ), application form


              • 1 Submission of application and of required documents


                Μethod of Implementation Software action

                Description The interested party submits the application and the related supporting documents to the Department of Supervision of Private Archaeological Collections and Antique Shops or to a regional service of the Ministry of Culture, within its local jurisdiction takes place the auction, which forwads the file to the Department of Supervision of Private Archaeological Collections and Antique Shops of the Directorate of Documentation and Protection of Cultural Goods.

                No No


              • 2 On-site inspection

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Inspection

                Description Conduction of on-site inspection in the venue of the auction only in case the auction is conducted by: i. merchants of ancient monuments outside their shop or ii. other natural or legal persons

                No No


              • 3 Notification of the interested party for the issuance of the permit

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The Ministerial Decision is published in the Government Gazette and the interested party is notified for the issuance of the permit.

                No Yes


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