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Once in a while, the Catawiki experts come across some special items that just seem too good to be true. The story of this special auction items is a classic one: an old woman offered up a box of photographs...
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Maurits Cornelis alias M.C. Escher, the master of optical illusion, was born on 17 June 1898 in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands. His mathematically-inspired style is easily recognisable and some of his works have graced Catawiki’s Art auctions. In honour of his...
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Fashion has always been and important factor in music and for international pop star Lady Gaga this no exception. Her fashion expressions have always been very extravagant. To make a statement or not, it certainly gets people talking. The flesh-coloured...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Catawiki’s watch experts have selected their favourite lots this week and want to share them with you. If you’re interested in any of the watches below, you can place your bids at our Watches auctions. Keep reading to discover what...
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Jean-Mairet & Gillman may not be as world renowned as Rolex (yet), but this modern brand is quickly making a name for itself in the watch world and is worth discussing. After discovering this exclusive watch in one of his...
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Each week, we have a huge amount of incredible items up for auction. More often than not, items have either an incredible story or a certain historical value, that you might not know about. We’d like to change that! Earlier,...
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Did you know that there was a whisky experiment conducted in outer space? That’s right, Ardbeg Distillery has a lot to be proud of and one of their many accomplishments was launching the first whisky experiment in space. But who...
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Looking for a practical prewar classic with a chic look and sporty finish? This week Catawiki has a unique 1935 Bentley Derby 3.5L Park Ward Sports Saloon in the auction. What makes this Bentley unique is its rich history and...
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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...
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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...
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This week at Catawiki, we have an incredible 4000-year-old “document” from a Sumerian king, who ruled the city-state of Lagash. The Sumerian cone with Cuneiform inscription stems from ca. 2090 B.C. Let’s take a closer look into this amazing piece...
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Who says art is only for the rich? At Catawiki, we organise art auctions every week in all sorts of price ranges and categories, originating from all over the world. This week we have no less than 33 different auctions...