Inspiration
As a massive Martian meteorite (over 250 grams) comes up for auction on Catawiki, we’ve asked our meteorite expert Trevor Boyd how in the Solar System such a gigantic specimen landed on Earth.
History
Besides the 20th-century ‘space race’ between the U.S.A. and the Soviet Union, another race was taking place: the battle of the watches. Berry Harleman, watch expert at Catawiki and Omega-enthusiast, helps us in understanding why the model is still so...
History
One of those unique designers who can dress women as well as he dresses men; it’s time to saunter through some of Armani’s most iconic fashion moments.
History
For a company often associated with a small, modern-looking car, Fiat has a surprisingly long and complex history. As Fiat celebrates its 120th anniversary, we’ve taken a look at how its most influential leaders steered the company through turbulent and...
Guides & Advice
The invention of the cultured pearl at the beginning of the 20th century changed the pearl trade in drastic and fascinating ways. In a bid to understand these changes, we spoke to pearl expert Yvonne van den Heuvel.
Interviews
Are millennials killing the classic car market? No. Are they changing it in new and exciting ways? Absolutely. On a mission to find out how people born between 1981 and 1996 are impacting the classic car market, we’ve spoken to...
History
Frida Kahlo’s courageous, bold personality, immense talent and striking appearance have seen her crowned a feminist and queer icon. Her famous features have been commodified onto keychains, mugs, soaps, nail polish and other goods, the point where her appearance is...
Interviews
Jewellery expert Jonathan Cox tells us how the perception of men’s jewellery has changed, how it’s different to women’s jewellery and trends and tips for first-time buyers.
Guides & Advice
Here to offer some advice, reassurance, and useful tips are Asian Art expert, Surya Rutten and one of our top sellers in the Asian Art category: Asian African Art Gallery.
History
Most of us may know Fiat as the creator of compact, almost ‘cute’ cars, but in 1910 Fiat put an aircraft engine inside a normal car and unleashed the Beast of Turin. Interested to know more? We’ll hand over to...
History
Women’s football panini stickers were seen as a novelty item when they were introduced for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. Over ten years later and these stickers are dramatically rising in value to become a very good investment opportunity.
Seller Tips
Whether you spend your free time redecorating, going on a road trip or reading by the pool; with our app, you can find whatever you need, wherever you go. Here are some reasons to use the Catawiki app.
Inspiration
Edgar Degas, Salvador Dalí, Charlotte Dumas, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Bridget Riley, Claude Monet and Andy Warhol: here are the highlights from our Modern Art, Photography and Classical Art auctions.
Guides & Advice
She’s been labelled the architect amongst dressmakers and the queen of the bias cut. To the mainstream audience, her name might not ring a bell, but to designers and historians, Madeleine Vionnet is a pioneer and a genius. Her life...
Inspiration
As some of Escher's nature-inspired prints come up for auction, we speak to art expert Michiel Vliegenthart about what makes these artworks so special.