History
Leaves are falling off the trees, harvest season is upon us and the nights are getting longer. What does that mean? Halloween is almost here. Time to carve those pumpkins and buy treats for the neighbourhood children. To help you...
News
You want to know that you’re getting a genuine, good quality watch when you’re buying, and you want to be sure that you’re going to get a fair price when selling, but often achieving this can be a difficult task...
History
Ready to have a week long wine tasting tour at home? Then settle in and get ready to explore some exquisite wines from the Bordeaux region. Bordeaux is by far the largest fine wine region in France and arguably has...
Interviews
If you haven't heard of Matt Lambert yet, he's worth looking up because 'The Telegraph' voted him one of the top 5 best British artists to invest in. Our own art expert, Anthony Chrisp, described Matt as "a pop culture...
History
David Bowie - the Starman waiting in the sky - was a true music legend. Born in England as David Jones, Bowie famously went through many illustrious ‘changes’ throughout his career, not just in his name. His chameleon-like ability to...
Inspiration
As many already know, the first book mass printed using movable type printing press technology, was the Gutenberg Bible in 1455. As you can imagine, a complete edition of this book will sell for millions at auction. Such early books...
History
A motorbike does not need to be big or fast to steal the show; mini bikes, also known as monkey bikes, are awesome. Playful, rugged, and very handy too, when it comes to parking or manoeuvring through the city! Do...
History
Popular with the young and old alike, toy soldiers instil a sense of joy, adventure and marvel amongst fans and admirers. Standing usually between 45 and 75mm tall, toy soldiers might be small in height but they are big in...
History
Who was Andrew Warhol? The Silver Prince of the Pop? None other than the leading figure in the pop art movement, seen as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century: Andy Warhol. We've all seen his work...
News
Honestly, there’s no quick and easy answer to figuring out how much your antiques can be worth. Valuing antiques takes research and patience. Our experts have shared their knowledge however to get you started and give you an idea of...
Inspiration
‘Doctor to the stars’ Ignacio Barraquer was a prestigious Catalonian ophthalmologist (eye doctor) who was internationally famous for his advances in cataract surgery. But what he’s famous for here at Catawiki is his incredible car collection. He grew his collection...
Guides & Advice
What's 80 years old but has the angelic face of a child? Hummel figurines, hand painted childhood statuettes, have been beloved additions to homes for decades, and with their rich history, many collectors have a great passion for collecting these...
History
France is blessed with many fine wine regions, mostly involving different grapes and thus tastes. So how can you even begin to plan the perfect wine tour when there are so many areas to choose from and sublime wines to...
Interviews
Spanish entrepreneur and racing driver Guillermo Fierro is a household name when it comes to classic car racing. The 56 year old empresario has been a car enthusiast for decades and is still participating in a large number of races...
Inspiration
Singer and TV host Sandra Reemer represented the Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest on 3 separate occasions, gracing the world with her incredible vocal abilities. Her sudden passing in June this year was a shock to us all. To...