History
What happens when one of the most high-end fashion brands collaborates with the master of contemporary art? You get a series of leather handbags and accessories inspired by the greatest old masters of all time. That is why Louis Vuitton and...
History
International Watch Company, abbreviated to IWC, was founded by American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones in 1868 and is located in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The fusion of an American engineering and pioneering spirit merged with the traditional foundations of a Swiss-based watchmaker...
Interviews
Blazing across the sky in a fiery shower of glory; a meteor shower is the closest many of us will get to actual contact from outer space. Our expert takes us on a journey through the Earth's biggest impact sites,...
Inspiration
The 17th and 18th centuries in Europe were a big inspiration for many designers and artist, including the following collection of art and antiques. The collection includes a selection of paintings, clocks and bureaus that are up for auction. The...
History
F.C. Barcelona, Lionel Messi’s club, may have lost this year’s league to Real Madrid, but if there was an award for owning the biggest football shirt collection, it would probably go to Messi! Let’s take a look at some of...
History
It is one of the most famous paintings in the world, the 11.91 by 14.34 foot masterpiece: The Night Watch by Rembrandt van Rijn. You probably knew it depicts a militia company and can be seen in the Rijksmuseum in...
History
Sir Roger Moore was an internationally famous actor, primarily known for his role as James Bond. The breakthrough in his career happened when he was cast as Simon Templar in the popular spy series The Saint. He starred in numerous...
History
Whether you bought a new Rolex in a jewellery store or won a vintage Art Deco watch on the Catawiki Exclusive Watch auction; you probably wish to enjoy it for quite some time. Maintenance is essential to keep your watch...
News
You’ve heard it before: buy low, sell high. With the rise in popularity of treasure hunting and flipping antiques for profit, we asked two of our experts for some advice that you can take with you to your next visit...
Inspiration
An extremely rare Navigator Deck watch, the so-called “combined sidereal and mean time watch” has graced our auctions and our expert is excited to explain just what makes this watch so special. There are only 4 of this 100-year-old watch...
History
Behind all of Ferrari’s beautiful, innovative and fast cars is a man with a great dream and a strong will. Enzo Ferrari, or Il Commendatore (1898-1988), dedicated his life to racing and building the Ferrari enterprise: a characteristic man famous...
History
Diamonds might be a girl's best friend, but if it's colour you are really after, tourmaline crystals may be a more your cup of tea. What makes them so unique? For decades these beautiful, natural works of art have been...
News
Although Marvin may not be in your top 10 most recognisable watch brands, the company dates back to 1850 and has a very interesting story. They gained their reputation through the exceptional movement in their watches, but their success came...
History
L'Ego Mondrian (blue), Interferences, Interfaccia #47, Feuille d'Aube and many more Italian works are featured at auction on Catawiki. Our auction dedicated to modern art is coming to a close this week. With works by many artists who have contributed...
History
While recognised for his roles in films ranging from Sherlock Holmes to Tropic Thunder, award winning American actor Robert Downey Jr. is arguably most famous for his role as Iron Man in the Marvel movies. And like many people, he...