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Spanish Supreme Court to Hear Final Appeal in Sijena Frescoes Dispute

Aragon expects a favorable ruling and is prepared to enforce the transfer of disputed artworks from Catalonia if necessary.

Las pinturas del monasterio de Sijena que alberga el Museo Nacional de Arte de Cataluña (MNAC).
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Las obras expuestas en el Real Monasterio de Santa María de Sijena (Huesca)

Overview

  • The Spanish Supreme Court's Civil Chamber No. 1 will hear a cassation appeal today regarding the ownership and relocation of the Sijena monastery frescoes.
  • The Government of Aragon anticipates the court will uphold previous rulings confirming its ownership of the frescoes, first decided in 2017 and reaffirmed in 2020.
  • If the ruling favors Aragon, Catalan institutions, including the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC), will be expected to execute the transfer of the remaining artworks.
  • Aragonese officials have announced readiness to step in and oversee the relocation if Catalonia does not comply with the court's decision.
  • Since its partial reopening in March with one-third of the frescoes returned, the Sijena monastery has attracted approximately 2,500 visitors, highlighting public interest in the dispute.