News
Over 8 billion bottles of wine are produced in France alone each year. With so much choice on the market, how do you begin choosing wines to cellar? And how do you know when your wine should be stored? There...
Inspiration
A long long time ago, in Ancient Egypt, the dead were buried with true devotion. Since the New Kingdom (around 1350 BC) the Egyptians not only presented treasures to the dead, but also small, mummy-shaped figurines in order to accompany...
Inspiration
Italian football history is about to be made. For the first time, Udinese Calcio will take the field against SS Lazio wearing specially made black and white jerseys chosen by their fans in an exciting initiative hosted by Udinese and...
Guides & Advice
Curious to know if your old coins are worth more than their face value? One of our in-house coin experts, Eric Toonen, has been collecting various things, including coins of course, since he was a child. He enjoys travelling all...
History
When we think of famous wine regions, we immediately envisage picturesque vineyards in Bordeaux, Tuscany or Napa Valley. However, did you know that both Slovenia and England also produce high-quality wines which are fast becoming more respected in the wine...
Interviews
Have you ever considered becoming a seller on Catawiki? We sat down to speak with one of our Dutch stamp sellers, Dirk Sluis to find out why he chooses to sell stamps on Catawiki. Dirk has been selling stamps on...
History
For decades, the diamond engagement ring has been a symbol of love and commitment. Whether a classic solitaire or an antique cut, the giving of this precious gem from the depths of the earth is the most widely accepted symbol...
History
Just a few decades ago listening to music was something you did at home or a party. You couldn't bring the music with you until a revolutionary device came along that set music free: the Walkman. As we are living...
History
Are you looking for that one specific object to complete your collection? Or do you find yourself searching for the same types of objects every week? Why not save yourself some time and let us do some of the work...
Guides & Advice
René Lalique (1860-1945) was a true glass poet. What does this mean? It means the vases, perfume bottles, jewells and other enchanting French glassware Lalique produced in his lifetime was truly exceptional, unique and masterful. As one of the greatest...
History
Over the last few years, a lot of new records have been set and broken at auctions for the most expensive painting ever sold. Art experts usually predict high prices for old and modern masters, but sometimes they cannot foresee...
Guides & Advice
Have you ever wondered how wines are classified? Bordeaux wine has several classification systems of which the oldest one holds the most famous chateaux of the Medoc. But how does it work and what does it mean? Patricia Verschelling, one...
News
Have you ever been disappointed with a bottle of wine? It isn’t unusual to buy wine without knowing much about it, however the information needed to find out more is right there on the label. All you need is to...
History
Spring has finally arrived! With the new season comes the desire to clear out the old and have a thorough spring clean. But before you throw anything away, you should know that there might be more than just nostalgic memories...
Guides & Advice
Most people know what kind of art they like and how they want to build their collection. But once the works arrives in their homes, they're not sure where and how to hang their newly bought masterpieces. The right placement...