Heritage: what if you held a national treasure. The Derision of Christ, a wooden panel painted by the Italian pre-Renaissance master Cimabue around 1280.

A racing automobile produced by Alfa Romeo and bodied by Joseph Figoni in 1932. These properties, which both belonged to individuals, were classified as national treasures by the Ministry of Culture. This prestigious classification may result in a buyout offer from the State for your property. But is it always good news?