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5 winning bidding strategies for Catawiki auctions
Discovering rare and unusual objects and the thrill of bidding make auctions incredibly exciting. But how do you make sure you’re the winner?
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Expert’s Choice: The Story Behind Nic Jonk’s Sculpture ‘Heracles met Hydra’
This week we present a very special edition of our Expert’s Choice feature. Our modern art expert, Anita Helmy, is excited to share the story behind 'Heracles met Hydra,' a unique sculpture by Dutch Artist Nic Jonk (1928-1994) inspired by...
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How Experts Determine the Value of Classical Paintings
In this week’s Expert’s Advice our in-house art experts explain the factors they investigate when determining the value of classical paintings in order of importance. Artist - The most important factor in determining the value of a classical painting is...
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The evolution of the LEGO Millennium Falcon
It is any LEGO collector’s dream: to own the Star Wars Millennium Falcon. Vintage 2007 sets in mint condition are generally sold for at least €4,000, so it is safe to say the more recent editions could be quite a...
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Inspired by the 19th Century Victorian Era: Create the Steampunk Look
This week we are inspired by steampunk. Steampunk began as a literary subgenre of science-fiction and fantasy, but has in recent years come to encompass fashion, music and engineering as well. Inspired by the elegance of the 19th century Victorian...
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From Men’s Purse To Clutch: A Short Tour of Handbag History
Did you know the term 'handbag' only came into the English language in the early 1900s and was originally used to refer to men’s luggage? The oldest known purse however, dates back at least 5,000 years. In this edition of...
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The Best Rolex Watches for Women
When women look for a watch to wear daily, Rolex is often the brand they choose because Rolex has found the perfect combination of quality and style: timeless but stunning designs hide a movement that is ‘yours faithfully’ until the...
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The Most Expensive FIFA World Cup Items Ever Sold
With the FIFA World Cup being the most widely viewed sporting event in the world – even exceeding the Olympics – it's not surprising that world cup memorabilia can be extremely valuable. To give you an example: one ninth of...
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4 essential items for creating an industrial interior
The accents of interior design showcase your own personal creativity and taste; it turns a house into a home.
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Art Expert Michiel Vliegenthart Talks About Escher's Journey Exhibition in Leeuwarden
After 120 years, M.C. Escher’s work still amazes audiences worldwide and this year a special exhibition is taking place in his hometown of Leeuwarden in the Netherlands. In our Expert Talks, we hand over the metaphorical pen to one of...
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Expert advice: how to determine the value of your Buddhist statues
Buddhist art is not only appreciated by Buddhists; the fine craftsmanship and peaceful allure of most statues attract many. This is one of the reasons Buddhist statues are popular in our Catawiki auctions. Perhaps you are wondering what the Buddhist...
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An Interior Inspired by ‘Mad Men’ & The 60s
When hit show ‘Mad Men’ hit our screens back in 2007, the world fell in love once again with the style and elegance of the 60s. Many men wanted to be like Don Draper, the show’s handsome leading star, and...
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How to determine the value of a cuckoo clock
These kitchy timepieces are far more multi-faceted than their whimsical appearance suggests.
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5 of the oldest meteorites found on Earth
Meteorites are amongst the oldest items we find on earth. In fact, some are even older than the planet we live on - and presumably even our solar system. Read on and discover some of the oldest meteorites that ever...
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Seller Success Story: GrooveyDesign Finds Their Audience on Catawiki
“Selling through Catawiki has become our main source of income. We always feel supported and Catawiki allows us to share our passion with design lovers around the world,” says one of our sellers, GrooveyDesign. Every week, Gary Hartmann and his...