Catawiki’s Exclusive Selection

Catawiki’s Exclusive Selection features special objects selected for their rarity, quality, or unique story - designed to inspire the most passionate and discerning buyers. This unique selection represents Catawiki's experts’ commitment to special objects of quality, with only the best objects accepted for auction. Explore here the selection and discover the wonders within:

Auction Date: from the 6th of November to the 15th Of November
Lots: 100 to 150 lots with 10 Hero lots from each category

TOP 10 LOTS

Left: Jan Schoonhoven - Grote Zero bloemen; Right: House Of R&D - 18 kt. White & Yellow Gold - Necklace - 140.00 ct Diamond

Jan Schoonhoven - Grote Zero bloemen
Category: Modern Art
A hypnotically detailed drawing, Zero Flowers represents a unique moment in the evolution of Dutch art. Jan Schoonhoven was a founding member of the anti-establishment Nul Group: a movement committed to tearing down traditional artistic traditions and venues.
“This is the only Zero Flowers piece known with flowers of this large size.” Marco Hendrix - Expert Modern & Contemporary Art. See Price Estimate...

House Of R&D - 18 kt. White & Yellow Gold - Necklace - 140.00 ct Diamond
Category: Modern Jewellery
This auction is led by impressive fancy yellow white diamonds, featuring a sensational diamond necklace with a total diamond of 140 carats. It is extremely rare and magnificently handcrafted. The fancy intense yellow diamond necklace on offer is composed of one of the most selected groups of such diamonds ever offered at auction. It was designed to replicate autumnal flowers that bloom and perish on the same day. Natural diamonds with a mixture of fancy intense yellow and pure natural whites totaling 140.00ct. Set in 18 kt gold, weighing a total of 123.90 grams.
“The necklace is composed of 439 natural diamonds and it took seven months to make.” Natasha Mulder - Expert Modern Jewellery. See Price Estimate...

Left: Aston Martin - DB4 Series IV - 1961; Right: Franquin original cover

Aston Martin - DB4 Series IV - 1961
Category: Classic Cars
In the 1960s Aston Martin was the car everybody wanted, however only a very small number of the sensational Aston Martin DB4 was sold in Spain. The car up for auction is one of only five Aston Martin DB4 ever sold in Barcelona, and the car has kept its original Barcelona license plate. After a brief trip across the Atlantic Ocean, this highly sought-after Aston Martin has returned to Europe and is ready to be enjoyed.
“This car is in outstanding condition and it still has that signature Aston Martin metallic green.” Francisco Carrión Cardenas - Expert Classic Cars. See Price Estimate...

Franquin original cover
Category: Comics
Original cover created by Franquin for "Clarim e Fantásio, o feiticeiro de Vila Nova de Milfungos”, the first Portuguese edition of "Spirou et Fantasio, il y a un sorcier à Champignac" (1967). Clarim e Fantásio was created by comics legend André Franquin between 1964 and 1965 for the Portuguese edition of Spirou et Fantasio, Il y a un sorcier à Champignac. Not long after publication, the original cover art went missing. Franquin’s reputation ensured that the original cover art would be highly valued by collectors but the artwork's whereabouts remained one of the comics world’s great mysteries for 55 years. It was only recently discovered in the belongings of Portuguese comic artist who swapped the artwork with Franquin.
“The unnamed Portuguese owner kept this spectacular artwork until his death.” Jacques Pels - Expert Books & Comics. See Price Estimate...

Left: Extinct Elephant Bird Egg - Aepyornis Maximus; Right: Hermès - Limited Edition Birkin 25 "One Two Three and Away we go“ Handbag

Extinct Elephant Bird Egg - Aepyornis Maximus
Category: Natural History
The Aepyornis (also known as Elephant Birds) were giant, flightless birds that lived in Madagascar until they were driven to extinction by humans in 1700. An adult Aepyornis could reach three meters in height, making it the second-largest bird in existence. The survival of a perfectly intact Aepyornis egg is yet another miraculous event in the story of these awe-inspiring giants.
Expert quote: “Aepyornis Eggs are very thick-shelled and they tend to survive because there is no animal or bird in Madagascar large enough to break them.” David Leggett - Expert Archaeology & Natural History. See Price Estimate...

Hermès - Limited Edition Birkin 25 "One Two Three and Away we go“ Handbag
Category: Fashion
Designed by Nigel Peake in 2018. The bag realised in multicolour swift leather has contrast stitching and palladium hardware. The interior is lined with bleu sapphire swift leather and has one zip pocket and an open pocket on the opposite side. In 2018 Hermès teamed up with the architect, illustrator and artist Nigel Peake, who had already created the 'On a Summer Day' scarf and Constance bag for the fashion house.
This special edition of the iconic Birkin bag by Peake 'One Two Three & Away We Go', was inspired by the Ferris Wheel on the Grande Roue de la Concorde in Paris. As part of the same collection, Peake also created a silk scarf with the same motif.
“Architect Nigel Peake drew inspiration from a Ferris wheel on the Grande Roue de la Concorde to design this limited edition Birkin bag.” - Stefani Markovic - Expert Fashion. See Price Estimate...

Left: Breva - Génie 02 Terre Altimeter - Limited Edition 01/20 - Men - 2011-present; Right: Stamp from Behr - France - 20 centimes blue, Not issued Postmarked. Unique piece

Breva - Génie 02 Terre Altimeter - Limited Edition 01/20 - Men - 2011-present
Category: Watches
Extremely rare BREVA “Genie 02 Terra” titanium G5 wristwatch featuring world-first accurate mechanical altimeter, designed in 2014 by award-winning movement constructor Jean-François Mojon (Chronode). The Breva Genie 02 Terra watch is limited to just 20 pieces total (this is No. P1/XX), with a retail price of $132,000,- The Breva Génie 02 Terre combines the stunning sophistication of a beautifully crafted mechanical timepiece with the practicality of a fully functional, high-performance mechanical altimeter. See Price Estimate...

Stamp from Behr - France - 20 centimes blue, Not issued Postmarked. Unique piece
Category: Stamps
This unique stamp was part of the most famous collector of this time. This is the story of the collector and his collection. It explains how it has been sold at the end to someone else.
Philippe de Ferrari (1850-1917) is the leading collector of rare stamps in the world. French then naturalized Austrian on the death of his father in 1876 and he became Philippe de La Renotière von Ferrary. From 1880, living in the Hôtel de Matignon (now the Prime Minister's workplace) in Paris, he looked for all the philatelic rarities in Parisian and world stamp dealers. It allows philately to gain its letters of nobility by paying a high price for rarities from around the world. During the 1st World War, he had to flee Paris, leaving his stamp collection there. France then places its property in sequestration as “enemy property”. The collection of Ferrary is then offered for public sale contrary to the wishes of Ferrary who had donated it to the Berlin Museum.
Expert quote: “Most of the sage type I 20cts stamp series were destroyed, this is one of the only survivors.” Nicolas Pereira - Expert Stamps. See Price Estimate...

Left: Porsche - 911 2.0 - 1965; Right: Patek Philippe - Nautilus Chrono Rose Gold Samuel Eto'o Full Set - 5980-1R-001 - Men - 2011-present

Porsche - 911 2.0 - 1965
Category: Classic Cars
Porsche - 911 Coupe' Series 0 from 1965, one of the first produced. The chassis number is part of the "300" series batch, in fact, the first three digits are 302. The chassis, gearbox, and engine numbers match those of origin. Fully restored bodywork, mechanics, engine, and interior following Porsche's original specifications.
The interior is in black leatherette; the engine is 1991 cc and delivers 130 hp of power; the gearbox is a 5-speed manual. Interior and exterior colours as per the original. Very rare car, with an electric opening roof as an option: a must for the time.
“Nowadays it is rare to find a "0 series" 911 in pristine condition like this one.” Luca Gazzaretti - Expert Classic Cars. See Price Estimate...

Patek Philippe - Nautilus Chrono Rose Gold Samuel Eto'o Full Set - 5980-1R-001 - Men - 2011-present
Category: Watches
Patek Philippe Chronograph in rose gold. New watch purchased at a boutique in Paris by footballer Samuel Eto'o in 2017. Comes with the original Patek Philippe box, guarantee, and instructions. 40.5 mm rose gold case, automatic movement with chronograph function, gold bracelet with double retractable clasp maximum length 20 cm excluding case (complete with all links). See Price Estimate...

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