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At Noordeinde 164, in the Hague, not far from the King’s Working Palace, one will find a beautiful 17th-century building: the antique gallery S. van Leeuwen. After more than 100 years, it's closing its doors. We've organised a special auction...
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Antique globes have something mystical: they can remind us of ancient times when great parts of the world were yet to be discovered. Can you imagine what a globe must've meant to an 18th-century traveller or scientist? Perhaps you are...
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Classic car enthusiasts will be delighted to hear that Eventos del Motor and Catawiki have joined forces for an unique auction experience. Here you can read all you need to know about the fairs we’ll be at and what you...
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If you look for LEGO's most expensive models, you won’t be able to find them on the shelves even in the finest toy stores. The highest-valued Lego sets are collector’s items, usually retired and thus very scarce. Collectors and Lego...
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Antique bed linen, tablecloths, napkins and such can provide your home with an ambiance that modern bed linen simply can't. They bring a sense of nostalgia, while the great quality of the fabrics as well as the fine hand-stitched decorations...
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This week we hand over the metaphorical pen to one of our sellers: Wolfgang Jaenicke. He is the man behind this week’s Bloodywood Hand-pained Movie Poster auction, featuring 60 artworks, including works of Mr. Brew, who he met during his...
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Do you consider yourself an avid card trader? You may not realise it, but you could be in the possession of a rare collectible card that you could now cash in for thousands of euros. Trading cards do not only...
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Did you know that in 1675 it was Charles II of England who inspired the wearing of a pocket watch inside the pocket? Before this, time-telling pieces were worn around the neck, but it was Charles II’s love of waistcoats...
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Our classic cars, motorbikes & mopeds expert, Jan-Bart Broertjes, chose five of his favourite classic American bikes which are rare finds in Europe.
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Fashion expert, Stefania Filizola, shares five things to look out for when determining the resale value of your designer handbag.
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How can you prevent your jewellery from discolouration? Jewellery expert Jonathan Cox is here to help you make your valuable assets last as long as possible.
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Almost a century after the radio became part of Western society, antique radios became a highly desired collector’s item. Either to put on display, to tinker with, or to listen to and enjoy the nostalgic sound. So how do you...
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Keep your paintings in prime condition for years to come with our experts' tips.
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Curious to know if your old coins are worth more than their face value? One of our in-house coin experts, Eric Toonen, has been collecting various things, including coins of course, since he was a child. He enjoys travelling all...
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René Lalique (1860-1945) was a true glass poet. What does this mean? It means the vases, perfume bottles, jewells and other enchanting French glassware Lalique produced in his lifetime was truly exceptional, unique and masterful. As one of the greatest...