BECAUSE US
Founded in 1982, the Subarna auction room was born from the beginning with the firm vocation of managing the purchase and sale of objects and works of art through public auction.
Our history
How have we achieved it?
Extensive experience
We have a team of experts with proven track records, art historians who are at your disposal to study and expertize your possessions, offering you the possibility of confidential and free valuations. Likewise, their knowledge allows them to offer buyers the maximum guarantees for what they purchase.
Public and private trust
Thanks to this, countless works have been sold through our gallery and have become part of important national and international collections, as well as museums and public institutions such as the Museu Nacional d´Art de Catalunya.
Our team
Roger Cruz Pallarés
Management and Treasury
He currently co-directs the gallery in addition to being our auctioneer, overseeing logistics, and managing treasury. His studies in business administration have led him, over his 18 years of experience, to organize a warehouse with over 5,000 pieces in motion and to develop new logistical strategy systems. This extensive experience has honed his critical eye in both art and watchmaking.
Vicente Climent Vivé
Management and Admissions
With 40 years of experience behind him, Vicente also co-directs the gallery, handling the admission of lots. His critical eye has led him throughout his career to sell names such as Picasso, Miró, and Dalí, as well as renowned brands like Cartier, Patek Philippe, and Jensen, at the highest auctions. The values he upholds are always honesty, ethics, and order, as his main goal is to keep both the seller and the buyer satisfied. Personalized and close attention are some of the reasons why we recommend you contact him.
Virginia Fernández Martínez
Administration and Customer Service
She is in charge of internal, external, and institutional relations at Subarna. Having studied Business Administration, he has been a reference for over 15 years due to his precision and meticulousness in trusted transactions and in monitoring the processes of each bid. His daily work focuses on strengthening the bonds between consignors, buyers, and public institutions, with loyalty and reputation being his primary goals.
María Rodríguez Andújar
Painting
She is in charge of the painting department, which includes categories of old master paintings, 19th-century, 20th-century, and contemporary art. With over 9 years of experience in the auction sector, 3 years in a gallery, and 2 years at international fairs, she has the skill to identify the precise market value of each artwork. Her greatest ambition is to be both precise and ethical in this task. Additionally, she thoroughly enjoys the meticulous study of each lot, as they can hide incredible stories!
Laura Palacios Gonzalo
Decorative Arts and Oriental Art
She is in charge of the department of decorative arts, oriental arts, and design, and each month he can catalog more than 500 pieces. His career began in the museum sector, and from there he moved into public administration, working in the cultural sector. He stands out for his versatility, as the antiques can include anything from French porcelain to a Barbie from the 1950s, to an 18th-century French piece of furniture.
David Pérez Rodríguez
Photography
David is one of the most experienced employees, not only at Subarna but also in the auction sector. He has been photographing the thousands of lots that pass through our studio for 21 years, in addition to handling catalog layout, managing our CRM, and providing digital support on countless issues. He stands out for the quality of his work, with meticulousness in both photography and post-editing. Moreover, whenever you see us on international platforms, it’s him managing them!
Josep Solé Llagostera
Communication and Marketing
He is in charge of the communication and marketing department. With him, your lots will reach thousands of people around the world: his channels focus on online and offline media, SEO and SEM technologies, social media, photography, web design, gallery museography, and more. He has a keen interest in the historical interiors of European palaces, highlighting his photographic experience in the sector.