6 dicembre 2024|
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|12 months agoGraubünden Municipality Sells Historic Ibex Sculptures to Balance Budget
Ilanz town auctions decorative ibex sculptures from 2002 national exhibition to address financial challenges, sparking debate about cultural heritage preservation.
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- The town of Ilanz/Glion is selling 11 plastic ibex sculptures to improve its finances
- The ibex sculptures were originally part of the 2002 national exhibition with 209 pieces
- The sculptures were painted by local schoolchildren with colors representing former coat of arms
- Two ibex sculptures were previously sold to cover transportation costs of CHF 1,200
By The Numbers
209
Total original ibex sculptures
11
Number of ibex sculptures for sale
CHF 1,200
Cost per ibex sculpture
CHF 13,200
Potential total sale value
They Said
"The finances of the municipality of Ilanz/Glion are anything but rosy"