History
The romantic opulence of the Indian Mughal Empire is exemplified in all it’s glory in the shape of this rare and graceful gold necklace, encrusted with emeralds, diamonds, and enamelled decorative motifs. In the time of its creation in the...
History
Cars often play an important and memorable role in movies. Who doesn’t know Mr. Bean’s green Mini or the Delorean DMC-12 from the Back to the Future trilogy. At Catawiki, we’ve got a special car in our auction this week...
History
Each year International Children’s Book Day is celebrated on April 2nd, the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen. This year will be the 50th anniversary of the celebration of children’s literature. In honour of this day, we bring you a list of...
History
Brought to you by Simon Breider - Expert Asian art & objectsDo you have porcelain at home? Chinese porcelain has made a tremendous growth in popularity over the last few decades. In the 17th and 18th century, the Dutch...
History
To many, coin collecting may seem like a boring and pointless hobby. The kind that reminds you of your grandparents who hoard collections of old coins in dusty boxes. It has a reputation of being a hobby for those who...
Interviews
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History
Watches are not made overnight. They may take months, and in some cases years, to put together. They are a symbol of style and personality; a statement piece that tells more than just the time. Nowadays, women want more than...
Interviews
Classic motorcycles still power our dreams: from the mythical Harley Davidson to the classic Vespa, two-wheelers hold a prime place in the hearts of collectors. What are the trends in this market? How to best sell and buy at auction?...
History
The 1960s were a decade when rock n’ roll was sweeping the scene and the British Invasion came knocking on US doors. Teens all over the world defined themselves by one thing, whether they were loyal to The Beatles...
History
Every one of us has at least one old piece furniture, such as a chair, dresser or side table, in our basement or attic that has seen better days. But, with a little bit of imagination and creativity, every piece...
Inspiration
In 1959 Jaeger-LeCoultre made a lasting mark on diving history by launching the very first diver's watch to be equipped with an alarm that served to remind the diver that it was time to re-surface. Six years later, the Memovox Polaris was...
Inspiration
Vincent Van Gogh might be the most famous and influential figure in the history of western art. At his birthplace in Zundert, the Van Gogh House offers contemporary artists the chance to work and exhibit their work in the guest...
History
With an oeuvre covering 50 years and 24 stories, it's hard to decide which Tintin album is most wanted by collectors. Some hold controversial content, others are signed by comic artist Hergé or represent a certain milestone in Tintin history....
History
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News
A while ago, we visited John Searle, our motorcycle expert. We asked him if he could share some of his knowledge with us, so we could share it with you! Earlier he gave us a few tips on how to...