Last Sixena artwork removed from Lleida
‘The Virgin Mary’ was the only piece that remained in Catalonia after the disputed items were transferred to the Spanish region of Aragon in December
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Catalan administration appeals Sixena artworks’ removal
Catalan institutions and museums demand the pieces to be returned to Barcelona and Lleida
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Catalan administration files appeal to return Sixena artworks to Lleida
Spanish Culture minister asks to withdraw the appeal and says that it’s been done without his consent
‘Removal of artworks could have been done better’ says museum head
Director of Lleida museum responds to criticism from Aragon president that some pieces arrived “damaged”
Sixena works of art arrive in Aragon
Van containing disputed pieces reaches monastery at 3.30pm under police escort
Catalan parties say Sixena works of art removal is a “humiliation”
Political groups reject the removal of Sixena works of art, while Spanish president says judicial decision must be respected