Brocante and Curiosa brought to you by Zhu Chen
“We don't just trade in items; we trade in the stories and spirits of the people who loved them.”
Since October 2025, Zhu has five years (and growing) of hands-on auction experience to the Decorative Objects & Curio category. Her journey began eight years ago with a chance discovery of a late 19th-century door hardware display—an encounter that transformed curiosity into vocation. As an active curator, she has researched, authenticated, and successfully traded thousands of decorative vintage objects, developing a sharp, market-driven eye. Rooted entirely within Catawiki, she understands the platform’s DNA and high standards of trust. Passionate about storytelling, she sees each lot not merely as an item, but as a reflection of cultural memory. By combining commercial insight with genuine enthusiasm, she ensures every object finds the audience - and recognition - it deserves.
Since October 2025, Zhu has five years (and growing) of hands-on auction experience to the Decorative Objects & Curio category. Her journey began eight years ago with a chance discovery of a late 19th-century door hardware display—an encounter that transformed curiosity into vocation. As an active curator, she has researched, authenticated, and successfully traded thousands of decorative vintage objects, developing a sharp, market-driven eye. Rooted entirely within Catawiki, she understands the platform’s DNA and high standards of trust. Passionate about storytelling, she sees each lot not merely as an item, but as a reflection of cultural memory. By combining commercial insight with genuine enthusiasm, she ensures every object finds the audience - and recognition - it deserves.
- Five years’ (and growing) professional experience in auctions, specializing in brocante and curiosa
- Active curator with thousands of researched and successfully sold objects
- Trusted advisor within Catawiki, ensuring transparent, high-quality auctions
Since October 2025, Zhu has five years (and growing) of hands-on auction experience to the Decorative Objects & Curio category. Her journey began eight years ago with a chance discovery of a late 19th-century door hardware display—an encounter that transformed curiosity into vocation. As an active curator, she has researched, authenticated, and successfully traded thousands of decorative vintage objects, developing a sharp, market-driven eye. Rooted entirely within Catawiki, she understands the platform’s DNA and high standards of trust. Passionate about storytelling, she sees each lot not merely as an item, but as a reflection of cultural memory. By combining commercial insight with genuine enthusiasm, she ensures every object finds the audience - and recognition - it deserves.
Since October 2025, Zhu has five years (and growing) of hands-on auction experience to the Decorative Objects & Curio category. Her journey began eight years ago with a chance discovery of a late 19th-century door hardware display—an encounter that transformed curiosity into vocation. As an active curator, she has researched, authenticated, and successfully traded thousands of decorative vintage objects, developing a sharp, market-driven eye. Rooted entirely within Catawiki, she understands the platform’s DNA and high standards of trust. Passionate about storytelling, she sees each lot not merely as an item, but as a reflection of cultural memory. By combining commercial insight with genuine enthusiasm, she ensures every object finds the audience - and recognition - it deserves.