History
The changing design of Italy’s banknotes and stamps offers a unique insight into the country’s tumultuous early-20th century. From publishers’ attempts to align themselves with royalty to the post-WW2 rebirth.
History
Every year on the 21st of April, modern Romans (and Italians in general) celebrate the founding of their capital city with a public holiday and much festivity. While the day itself presents observers with simple, straight-forward enjoyment; trying to understand...
News
Before there was ice, there was fire. We're revisiting the whiskies released in honour of Westeros and its many houses.
History
Peter Reynaers, our Archaeological Finds & Remains expert, has a few tips for the ethical acquisition of Ancient Rome-related items. But first, a little history...
Inspiration
In our Expert’s Choice feature, one of our in-house experts shares their favourite items in auction. This week our Asian Art & Objects expert, Surya Rutten, selects four items from our special Dutch private collection auction.
News
Let’s take a look at the geniuses whose contributions to the Italian language, music, education, art, science and politics have made the world what it is today.
History
All the latest articles about Rolex from the Catawiki editorial team and watch experts.
Guides & Advice
Motorcycle expert, Davide Marelli, reveals how this iconic scooter arose from the ashes of WWII.
Inspiration
Comics expert Jacques Pels selects several highlights from our comic auctions. This week, an auction for charity, a rare Willy Vandersteen comic and Lucky Luke’s first appearance in the Netherlands.
Guides & Advice
We’re going back in time to discover how Pétrus wines grew from humble roots to become a favourite of icons like JFK, and one of the most expensive wines on the market.
Inspiration
Stamp expert Nicolas Pereira selects five highlights from our stamp and postcard auctions. This week, a stamp with an exceptionally bright vermilion shade, a collection of 45 aviation postcards and a submarine admissions stamp.
Guides & Advice
We’re celebrating the weird and wonderful antiques treasures of Italy by launching a new auction: the Italian Wunderkammer. Antiques expert Silvia Fini tells us more.
History
The 2018 World Cup Russia digital Panini album was heralded as football stickers for the Pokemon Go! generation. We ask Panini expert Wouter Waaijers what happened next and if digital Panini has the same value as the physical version.
Inspiration
Book expert Mark Harrison selects five highlights from this week's book and cartography auctions. Including a 17th century map depicting Frisland, a bookplate from Van Gogh's uncle, and a letter by Donizetti.
Inspiration
Coin expert Eric Toonen selects five highlights from this week's coins and banknote auctions. Including a ship shilling from 1786, an Aureus of Julius Caesar and a well-preserved Rupee.