History
In our Expert Talks, we hand over the metaphorical pen to one of our experts to discuss a subject in their field of expertise. In this edition, archaeological finds expert Peter Reynaers discusses a superb small work of art he...
Interviews
Matt Lambert is a British artist we've been fans of for a long time. We spoke to him earlier about his work and his previous exhibition, an interview you can read here. Now, he has a new exhibition opening on...
Guides & Advice
Antique bed linen, tablecloths, napkins and such can provide your home with an ambiance that modern bed linen simply can't. They bring a sense of nostalgia, while the great quality of the fabrics as well as the fine hand-stitched decorations...
Guides & Advice
This week we hand over the metaphorical pen to one of our sellers: Wolfgang Jaenicke. He is the man behind this week’s Bloodywood Hand-pained Movie Poster auction, featuring 60 artworks, including works of Mr. Brew, who he met during his...
Guides & Advice
Do you consider yourself an avid card trader? You may not realise it, but you could be in the possession of a rare collectible card that you could now cash in for thousands of euros. Trading cards do not only...
History
People have been participating in sports for centuries, but what is the oldest sport and who invented sports? Forget about football, these are the oldest sports in the world and are still being played today.
Guides & Advice
Did you know that in 1675 it was Charles II of England who inspired the wearing of a pocket watch inside the pocket? Before this, time-telling pieces were worn around the neck, but it was Charles II’s love of waistcoats...
History
In this article we’re recreating Van Gogh’s ‘Bedroom in Arles’. This 19th-century painting is arguably one of Van Gogh’s most famous works with 3 versions on display in Amsterdam, Paris and Chicago. If you’ve seen the exhibition in the latter,...
Inspiration
We love random holidays and the 31st of July is uncommon musical instrument day. To celebrate we put together a list of our top 10 favourite weird musical instruments. From musical vegetables to instruments that harness the power of fire,...
History
From the classic city sets to Star Wars, Ninjago and Friends, minifigures bring life to the LEGO universe. Although reportedly over 4 billion have been created, there are a few in particular which are exceptionally rare and especially exciting for...
Inspiration
The watch that will help you fight crime, or at least avoid committing a crime against fashion.
History
When we think of taxidermy, we might think of hunter’s cabins or creepy houses with a collection of dusty trophy heads hanging on the wall. But there is so much more! For the last century or so, creative taxidermists inspired...
Inspiration
In this weekly feature, our art experts share their favourite works of art from this week’s auctions. Let’s see what Modern Art expert Anita Helmy and Art & Photography expert Horst Klover recommend this week.
Inspiration
Have you ever considered buying a mermaid? This week our natural history expert David Leggett brings you a fantastic find from our Cabinet of Curiosity Taxidermy auction ending on 29th July - a Fiji mermaid! Skeptical? Intrigued? Read on to...
News
In our Expert’s Choice feature, one of our in-house experts shares their favourite objects in auction. This week our motorcycles expert, Manuel Garriga, selects four of his favourite motorcycles from our special Racing Motorcycles auction (July 13th - 30th 2018).