The Artur Ramon Art Dynasty Rediscovers Its Historical Roots in Reus

A historical investigation traces the beginnings of the prestigious antiquarian business to Reus's Major Street in 1893.

Generic image of a table with ancient documents and historical photographs in an art gallery.
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Generic image of a table with ancient documents and historical photographs in an art gallery.

The Artur Ramon family, one of Catalonia's most influential art dealing dynasties, has documented its origins in Reus dating back to 1893 following an extensive historical archival search.

To mark the centenary of their move to Sitges, the family commissioned art historian Clara Beltrán to research their heritage. The study in the Reus Municipal Archive uncovered 1916 invoices linking the first Artur Ramon Vendrell to a jewelry and antique shop located on Major Street, opposite the Centre de Lectura.

"I have started to feel more like a native of Reus."

Artur Ramon Navarro · Fourth-generation art dealer
The family business flourished during Reus's economic boom in the early 20th century before relocating to Sitges in 1926. Today, Artur Ramon Art is based in Barcelona and has sold masterpieces to world-class institutions such as the Louvre and the Prado Museum.