History
The Evolution of Donald Duck
Donald Duck made his debut on 9 June 1934 and has been loved by fans ever since. He is the most published non-superhero comic book character of all time. He also appears in more films and shorts than any other...
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Inspiration
In the Spotlight: The Extremely Rare Omega Seamaster XVI Prototype from the 1956 Melbourne Summer Olympics
This week we have an extremely rare Omega Seamaster XVI in our auction, one of just 100 in existence! These watches were Omega’s first Olympic commemorative wristwatches rather than pocket watch. They were created to honour the 1956 summer games...
History
Relive 10 of Prince's Legendary Looks
Prince's unexpected death was a great loss to the music world. He left behind innovative music, but also a host of unforgettable, legendary fashion statements. From head-to-toe sequins to bright colours and big collars, prints, and even nude, Prince created...
News
How Radios Changed the World
Nowadays we mostly listen to the radio when driving a car; in our homes, radio has been replaced by television and internet. Although radio is still a relevant communication tool, its golden days have passed. Because once, radio was everything,...
History
10 Crazy Things You Probably Didn't Know About Coca-Cola
The Coca-Cola brand was established 131 years ago in Atlanta. Since then it has become one of the greatest brands in the world with a great backstory. Thus take a sip from your coke and read all about the 10...
News
From Cassandre to Andy Warhol: When Are Vintage Posters Truly Valuable?
Posters have been popular among history collectors for a long time. These collectors search the internet and collectors fairs for that special poster that they are looking for. But how do you know if a poster is truly valuable to...
History
Monopoly in Numbers: 10 Facts That Every Board Game Enthusiast Needs to Know
Racing to the most expensive streets as fast as you could so you could build your houses and hotels there. Quickly passing over GO for some extra pocket money and hoping that everyone will land on your street. You have...
History
Art Up Your House: Tips on How To Make a Gallery Wall
Do you keep staring at that empty wall and wondering how to spice it up? We have an idea: display all of you paintings, prints and photographs by creating a gallery wall full of art! Here’s a step-by-step guide on...
History
4 Things Most Disney Movies Have in Common
It's amazing that after 80 years Disney is still able to create fun, original and innovative movies. If you look closely however, most of these movies share a few of the same features besides a fairytale story line with animated...
Interviews
7 Questions for Robin Hiemstra: Catawiki's Guitar Expert
Robin Hiemstra is the resident guitar expert at Catawiki. Working as a guitar trader himself before becoming Catawiki’s leading guitar expert gives him a unique perspective on what guitar buyers really are looking for and what issues sellers face. We...
History
The Rebirth of Whisky Region Campbeltown
Scotland is traditionally divided into 5 Scotch whisky regions, each having a least 3 working distilleries and one of those regions receives special attention today as Catawiki is offering a special Campbeltown Whisky auction. Keep reading to learn about the...
History
5 Ways Jazz Influenced Our World
Good music doesn’t have an expiration date. Jazz developed in the United States of America around the 1920s and is still popular today. It’s a difficult genre to describe, but so very recognisable. Perhaps Art Blakely put it best, “jazz...
History
From the Knight Rider to the A-team: The Best of the 80s Model Cars
80s television was full of action packed and exciting new shows. Shows such as Knight Rider, Miami Vice, and The A-Team set many trends in music, fashion, and especially toys. The iconic cars from 80s hit shows were so popular...
History
Famous Authors and Their Typewriters: Who Owns What?
While most novelists nowadays are inseparable from their MacBook, up until some decades ago the typewriter was among the author’s most treasured belongings. Many of the greatest stories of all times have been written on a typewriter. Read along to...
News
Wedding Anniversary Gift Guide: Jewellery and Gemstones for the First 10 Years of Marriage
Some choose to follow traditional yearly gifts such as flowers or chocolates for their wedding anniversaries, some do not. While there are many guides out there to help you pick the perfect present, did you know that there is a...