Licence to Hold an Auction of Ancient Movable Monuments

From National Registry of Administrative Public Services



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At a glance

Points of service

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

Digital provision points

Number of required documents

10 to 11 + (
1
)

Fees

Provided without cost

Deadline of completion

2 months

Description

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

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF CULTURE

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Department of Supervision of Private Archaeological Collections and Antique Shops

Related links


Last update

03/11/2024

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

    Print

    Requirements

      Fees

        Related


        Means of redress or appeal:

        Other Administrative redress/appeal


        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

            Greek, English

            Ways of provision

            Establishment

            Legislation

              Categories

              Τype of procedure

              Trigger

              Applied for

              Trigger (submission method)

              Application (digital)

              Type

              Outgoing
              N1

              ,


            • 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 Item photo

              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 8081

            • 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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