diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/alias_provider.h b/include/sqlpp11/alias_provider.h
index d3e2535f..4aab041f 100644
--- a/include/sqlpp11/alias_provider.h
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/alias_provider.h
@@ -26,11 +26,17 @@
  * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
  */
 
-#include <type_traits>
 #include <sqlpp11/char_sequence.h>
 
+namespace sqlpp
+{
+  struct name_tag
+  {
+  };
+}
+
 #define SQLPP_ALIAS_PROVIDER(name)                                           \
-  struct name##_t                                                            \
+  struct name##_t : public sqlpp::name_tag                                   \
   {                                                                          \
     struct _alias_t                                                          \
     {                                                                        \
@@ -54,7 +60,7 @@
   constexpr name##_t name = {};
 
 #define SQLPP_QUOTED_ALIAS_PROVIDER(name)                                    \
-  struct name##_t                                                            \
+  struct name##_t : public sqlpp::name_tag                                   \
   {                                                                          \
     struct _alias_t                                                          \
     {                                                                        \
@@ -79,20 +85,6 @@
 
 namespace sqlpp
 {
-  template <typename T, typename Enable = void>
-  struct is_alias_provider_t
-  {
-    static constexpr bool value = false;
-  };
-
-  template <typename T>
-  struct is_alias_provider_t<
-      T,
-      typename std::enable_if<std::is_class<typename T::_alias_t::template _member_t<int>>::value, void>::type>
-  {
-    static constexpr bool value = true;
-  };
-
   namespace alias
   {
     SQLPP_ALIAS_PROVIDER(a)
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/column.h b/include/sqlpp11/column.h
index a0cf4e7b..63fdab93 100644
--- a/include/sqlpp11/column.h
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/column.h
@@ -71,6 +71,7 @@ namespace sqlpp
       return _table{};
     }
 
+#warning: Let's do if_(condition, expression) -> if_t<Expression>, which can be used exclusively in SELECT, AND, OR, JOIN
     sqlpp::compat::optional<column_t> if_(bool condition) const
     {
       return condition ? sqlpp::compat::make_optional(*this) : sqlpp::compat::nullopt;
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/functions.h b/include/sqlpp11/functions.h
index a50d9f4e..5def9299 100644
--- a/include/sqlpp11/functions.h
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/functions.h
@@ -34,8 +34,6 @@
 #include <sqlpp11/case.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/lower.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/upper.h>
-#include <sqlpp11/any.h>
-#include <sqlpp11/some.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/value_type.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/verbatim.h>  // Csaba Csoma suggests: unsafe_sql instead of verbatim
 #include <sqlpp11/parameterized_verbatim.h>
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/operator.h b/include/sqlpp11/operator.h
index 78e9947e..f4812989 100644
--- a/include/sqlpp11/operator.h
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/operator.h
@@ -36,8 +36,10 @@ SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
 #include <sqlpp11/operator/logical_expression.h>
 
 // comparison
+#include <sqlpp11/operator/any.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/operator/comparison_expression.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/operator/in_expression.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/operator/between_expression.h>
 
 // arithmetic
 #include <sqlpp11/operator/arithmetic_expression.h>
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/any.h b/include/sqlpp11/operator/any.h
similarity index 85%
rename from include/sqlpp11/any.h
rename to include/sqlpp11/operator/any.h
index 147d9fc1..762f1de7 100644
--- a/include/sqlpp11/any.h
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/operator/any.h
@@ -51,11 +51,23 @@ namespace sqlpp
     Select _select;
   };
 
-  template<typename Select>
-  struct value_type_of<any_t<Select>> : value_type_of<Select>
+  // No value_type_of defined for any_t, because it is to be used with basic comparison operators, only.
+
+  template <typename T>
+  struct remove_any
   {
+    using type = T;
   };
 
+  template <typename Select>
+  struct remove_any<any_t<Select>>
+  {
+    using type = Select;
+  };
+
+  template <typename T>
+  using remove_any_t = typename remove_any<T>::type;
+
   template <typename Context, typename Select>
   Context& serialize(const any_t<Select>& t, Context& context)
   {
@@ -64,9 +76,8 @@ namespace sqlpp
     return context;
   }
 
-#warning: Need tests
   template <typename Select>
-  using check_any_args = std::enable_if_t<is_statement_t<Select>::value and has_value_type<Select>::value>;
+  using check_any_args = std::enable_if_t<has_value_type<Select>::value>;
 
   template <typename ...Policies, typename = check_any_args<statement_t<Policies...>>>
   auto any(statement_t<Policies...> t) -> any_t<statement_t<Policies...>>
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/operator/between_expression.h b/include/sqlpp11/operator/between_expression.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..ccae2570
--- /dev/null
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/operator/between_expression.h
@@ -0,0 +1,143 @@
+#pragma once
+
+/*
+Copyright (c) 2024, Roland Bock
+All rights reserved.
+
+Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
+are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+
+1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this
+   list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+
+2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this
+   list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or
+   other materials provided with the distribution.
+
+THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND
+ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
+DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR
+ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
+(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
+LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON
+ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
+(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
+SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+*/
+
+#include <sqlpp11/type_traits.h>
+#include <sqlpp11/logic.h>
+
+namespace sqlpp
+{
+  template<typename L, typename R1, typename R2>
+  struct between_expression
+  {
+    L l;
+    R1 r1;
+    R2 r2;
+  };
+
+  template <typename L, typename R1, typename R2>
+  using check_between_args =
+      std::enable_if_t<values_are_comparable<L, R1>::value and values_are_comparable<L, R2>::value>;
+
+  template <typename L, typename R1, typename R2>
+  struct value_type_of<between_expression<L, R1, R2>>
+      : public std::conditional<sqlpp::is_optional<value_type_of_t<L>>::value or
+                                    sqlpp::is_optional<value_type_of_t<R1>>::value or
+                                    sqlpp::is_optional<value_type_of_t<R2>>::value,
+                                sqlpp::compat::optional<boolean>,
+                                boolean>
+  {
+  };
+
+  /*
+
+  template <typename L, typename... Args>
+  struct nodes_of<between_t<L, Args...>>
+  {
+    using type = type_vector<L, Args...>;
+  };
+
+  template <typename L, typename... Args>
+  constexpr auto in(L l, Args... args)
+      -> std::enable_if_t<((sizeof...(Args) > 0) and ... and values_are_compatible_v<L, Args>), between_t<L, Args...>>
+  {
+    return between_t<L, Args...>{l, std::tuple{args...}};
+  }
+
+  template <typename L, typename... Args>
+  constexpr auto requires_braces_v<between_t<L, Args...>> = true;
+
+  template <typename Context, typename L, typename... Args>
+  [[nodiscard]] auto to_sql_string(Context& context, const between_t<L, Args...>& t)
+  {
+    if constexpr (sizeof...(Args) == 1)
+    {
+      return to_sql_string(context, embrace(t.l)) + " IN(" + to_sql_string(context, std::get<0>(t.args)) + ")";
+    }
+    else
+    {
+      return to_sql_string(context, embrace(t.l)) + " IN(" + tuple_to_sql_string(context, ", ", t.args) + ")";
+    }
+  }
+  */
+
+#warning: Need tests for between expressions
+  template <typename L, typename R1, typename R2, typename = check_between_args<L, R1, R2>>
+  constexpr auto between(L l, R1 r1, R2 r2) -> between_expression<L, R1, R2>
+  {
+    return {std::move(l), std::move(r1), std::move(r2)};
+  }
+
+#if 0 // original serialize implementation
+  template <typename Context, typename Operand, typename Arg, typename... Args>
+  Context& serialize(const between_t<Operand, Arg, Args...>& t, Context& context)
+  {
+    serialize(t._operand, context);
+    context << " IN(";
+    if (sizeof...(Args) == 0)
+    {
+      serialize(std::get<0>(t._args), context);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+      interpret_tuple(t._args, ',', context);
+    }
+    context << ')';
+    return context;
+  }
+
+  template <typename Context, typename Operand>
+  Context& serialize(const between_t<Operand>&, Context& context)
+  {
+    serialize(boolean_operand{false}, context);
+    return context;
+  }
+
+  template <typename Container>
+  struct value_list_t;
+
+  template <typename Context, typename Operand, typename Container>
+  Context& serialize(const between_t<Operand, value_list_t<Container>>& t, Context& context)
+  {
+    const auto& value_list = std::get<0>(t._args);
+    if (value_list._container.empty())
+    {
+      serialize(boolean_operand{false}, context);
+    }
+    else
+    {
+      serialize(t._operand, context);
+      context << " IN(";
+      serialize(value_list, context);
+      context << ')';
+    }
+    return context;
+  }
+
+#endif
+
+}  // namespace sqlpp
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/operator/comparison_expression.h b/include/sqlpp11/operator/comparison_expression.h
index c88d7436..74b7cc1d 100644
--- a/include/sqlpp11/operator/comparison_expression.h
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/operator/comparison_expression.h
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
 
 #include <utility>
 
+#include <sqlpp11/operator/any.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/type_traits.h>
 
 namespace sqlpp
@@ -44,7 +45,7 @@ namespace sqlpp
 
   template <typename L, typename Operator, typename R>
   struct value_type_of<comparison_expression<L, Operator, R>>
-      : std::conditional<sqlpp::is_optional<value_type_of_t<L>>::value or sqlpp::is_optional<value_type_of_t<R>>::value,
+      : std::conditional<sqlpp::is_optional<value_type_of_t<L>>::value or sqlpp::is_optional<value_type_of_t<remove_any_t<R>>>::value,
                          sqlpp::compat::optional<boolean>,
                          boolean>
   {
@@ -113,7 +114,9 @@ namespace sqlpp
     static constexpr auto symbol = " < ";
   };
 
-  template <typename L, typename R, typename = check_comparison_args<L, R>>
+  // We are using remove_any_t in the basic comparison operators to allow comparison with ANY-expressions.
+  // Note: any_t does not have a specialization for value_type_of to disallow it from being used in other contexts.
+  template <typename L, typename R, typename = check_comparison_args<L, remove_any_t<R>>>
   constexpr auto operator<(L l, R r) -> comparison_expression<L, less, R>
   {
     return {std::move(l), std::move(r)};
@@ -124,7 +127,7 @@ namespace sqlpp
     static constexpr auto symbol = " <= ";
   };
 
-  template <typename L, typename R, typename = check_comparison_args<L, R>>
+  template <typename L, typename R, typename = check_comparison_args<L, remove_any_t<R>>>
   constexpr auto operator<=(L l, R r) -> comparison_expression<L, less_equal, R>
   {
     return {std::move(l), std::move(r)};
@@ -135,7 +138,7 @@ namespace sqlpp
     static constexpr auto symbol = " = ";
   };
 
-  template <typename L, typename R, typename = check_comparison_args<L, R>>
+  template <typename L, typename R, typename = check_comparison_args<L, remove_any_t<R>>>
   constexpr auto operator==(L l, R r) -> comparison_expression<L, equal_to, R>
   {
     return {l, r};
@@ -146,7 +149,7 @@ namespace sqlpp
     static constexpr auto symbol = " != ";
   };
 
-  template <typename L, typename R, typename = check_comparison_args<L, R>>
+  template <typename L, typename R, typename = check_comparison_args<L, remove_any_t<R>>>
   constexpr auto operator!=(L l, R r) -> comparison_expression<L, not_equal_to, R>
   {
     return {std::move(l), std::move(r)};
@@ -157,7 +160,7 @@ namespace sqlpp
     static constexpr auto symbol = " >= ";
   };
 
-  template <typename L, typename R, typename = check_comparison_args<L, R>>
+  template <typename L, typename R, typename = check_comparison_args<L, remove_any_t<R>>>
   constexpr auto operator>=(L l, R r) -> comparison_expression<L, greater_equal, R>
   {
     return {std::move(l), std::move(r)};
@@ -168,7 +171,7 @@ namespace sqlpp
     static constexpr auto symbol = " > ";
   };
 
-  template <typename L, typename R, typename = check_comparison_args<L, R>>
+  template <typename L, typename R, typename = check_comparison_args<L, remove_any_t<R>>>
   constexpr auto operator>(L l, R r) -> comparison_expression<L, greater, R>
   {
     return {std::move(l), std::move(r)};
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/parameter.h b/include/sqlpp11/parameter.h
index 8e6f1734..a7b4e89a 100644
--- a/include/sqlpp11/parameter.h
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/parameter.h
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ namespace sqlpp
       -> parameter_t<ValueType, AliasProvider>
   {
     static_assert(is_value_type_t<ValueType>::value, "first argument is not a value type");
-    static_assert(is_alias_provider_t<AliasProvider>::value, "second argument is not an alias provider");
+    static_assert(has_name<AliasProvider>::value, "second argument does not have a name");
     return {};
   }
 }  // namespace sqlpp
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/some.h b/include/sqlpp11/some.h
deleted file mode 100644
index acb4ed23..00000000
--- a/include/sqlpp11/some.h
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,76 +0,0 @@
-#pragma once
-
-/*
- * Copyright (c) 2013-2015, Roland Bock
- * All rights reserved.
- *
- * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
- * are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
- *
- *   Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this
- *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
- *
- *   Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this
- *   list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or
- *   other materials provided with the distribution.
- *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND
- * ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
- * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
- * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR
- * ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
- * (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
- * LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON
- * ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT
- * (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
- * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
- */
-
-#include <sqlpp11/statement_fwd.h>
-#include <sqlpp11/detail/type_set.h>
-#include <sqlpp11/char_sequence.h>
-
-namespace sqlpp
-{
-  template <typename Select>
-  struct some_t
-  {
-    using _traits = make_traits<value_type_of_t<Select>, tag::is_multi_expression>;
-    using _nodes = detail::type_vector<Select>;
-
-    some_t(Select select) : _select(select)
-    {
-    }
-
-    some_t(const some_t&) = default;
-    some_t(some_t&&) = default;
-    some_t& operator=(const some_t&) = default;
-    some_t& operator=(some_t&&) = default;
-    ~some_t() = default;
-
-    Select _select;
-  };
-
-  template<typename Select>
-  struct value_type_of<some_t<Select>> : value_type_of<Select>
-  {
-  };
-
-  template <typename Context, typename Select>
-  Context& serialize(const some_t<Select>& t, Context& context)
-  {
-    context << "SOME";
-    serialize_operand(t._select, context);
-    return context;
-  }
-
-#warning : Need tests
-  template <typename Select>
-  using check_some_args = std::enable_if_t<has_value_type<Select>::value>;
-
-  template <typename ... Policies, typename = check_some_args<statement_t<Policies...>>>
-  auto some(statement_t<Policies...> t) -> some_t<statement_t<Policies...>>
-  {
-    return {std::move(t)};
-  }
-}  // namespace sqlpp
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/type_traits.h b/include/sqlpp11/type_traits.h
index 808df0eb..b4a5df1a 100644
--- a/include/sqlpp11/type_traits.h
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/type_traits.h
@@ -420,7 +420,6 @@ namespace sqlpp
 
   SQLPP_VALUE_TRAIT_GENERATOR(is_sql_null)
   SQLPP_VALUE_TRAIT_GENERATOR(is_value_type)
-  SQLPP_VALUE_TRAIT_GENERATOR(is_wrapped_value)
   SQLPP_VALUE_TRAIT_GENERATOR(is_selectable)
   SQLPP_VALUE_TRAIT_GENERATOR(is_expression)
   SQLPP_VALUE_TRAIT_GENERATOR(is_multi_expression)
@@ -481,9 +480,6 @@ namespace sqlpp
   using is_database =
       typename std::conditional<std::is_same<Database, void>::value, std::false_type, std::true_type>::type;
 
-  template <typename T>
-  using cpp_value_type_of_t = typename value_type_of_t<T>::_cpp_value_type;
-
   namespace detail
   {
     template <typename T, typename HasNodes = void>
@@ -666,14 +662,15 @@ namespace sqlpp
   template <typename T>
   using parameters_of = typename detail::parameters_of_impl<T>::type;
 
-  template <typename T>
-  using alias_of = typename T::_alias_t;
-
   template <typename T>
   using name_of = typename T::_alias_t::_name_t;
 
+  // Used by SQLPP_ALIAS_PROVIDER.
+  struct name_tag;
+
+  // Override this for other classes like columns or tables.
   template<typename T>
-  struct has_name : public std::false_type {};
+  struct has_name : public std::integral_constant<bool, std::is_base_of<name_tag, T>::value> {};
 
   template <typename ValueType, typename... Tags>
   struct make_traits
diff --git a/include/sqlpp11/value.h b/include/sqlpp11/value.h
index aece9054..f74eea04 100644
--- a/include/sqlpp11/value.h
+++ b/include/sqlpp11/value.h
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@
  * SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
  */
 
+#include <sqlpp11/operator/as_expression.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/expression_operators.h>
 #include <sqlpp11/type_traits.h>
 
diff --git a/tests/core/types/CMakeLists.txt b/tests/core/types/CMakeLists.txt
index a4f431ad..d4da25f8 100644
--- a/tests/core/types/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/tests/core/types/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ function(test_compile name)
     endif()
 endfunction()
 
+test_compile(any)
 test_compile(aggregate_functions)
 test_compile(comparison_expression)
 test_compile(in_expression)
diff --git a/tests/core/types/any.cpp b/tests/core/types/any.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..72dafbe2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/core/types/any.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,96 @@
+/*
+ * Copyright (c) 2016-2016, Roland Bock
+ * All rights reserved.
+ *
+ * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
+ * are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
+ *
+ *  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
+ *    this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+ *  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
+ *    this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
+ *    and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+ *
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND
+ * ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
+ * WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.
+ * IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
+ * INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING,
+ * BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+ * DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF
+ * LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE
+ * OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED
+ * OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+ */
+
+#include <sqlpp11/sqlpp11.h>
+
+SQLPP_ALIAS_PROVIDER(r_not_null);
+SQLPP_ALIAS_PROVIDER(r_maybe_null);
+
+template <typename Value>
+void test_any(Value v)
+{
+  using ValueType = sqlpp::value_type_of_t<Value>;
+  using OptValueType = sqlpp::value_type_of_t<sqlpp::compat::optional<Value>>;
+
+  // Selectable values.
+  auto v_not_null = sqlpp::value(v).as(r_not_null);
+  const auto v_maybe_null = sqlpp::value(sqlpp::compat::make_optional(v)).as(r_maybe_null);
+
+  // ANY expression are not to be in most expressions and therefore have no value defined.
+  static_assert(std::is_same<sqlpp::value_type_of_t<decltype(any(select(v_not_null)))>, sqlpp::no_value_t>::value, "");
+  static_assert(std::is_same<sqlpp::value_type_of_t<decltype(any(select(v_maybe_null)))>, sqlpp::no_value_t>::value,
+                "");
+
+  // ANY expression can be used in basic comparison expressions, which use remove_any_t to look inside.
+  static_assert(
+      std::is_same<sqlpp::value_type_of_t<sqlpp::remove_any_t<decltype(any(select(v_not_null)))>>, ValueType>::value,
+      "");
+  static_assert(std::is_same<sqlpp::value_type_of_t<sqlpp::remove_any_t<decltype(any(select(v_maybe_null)))>>,
+                             OptValueType>::value,
+                "");
+}
+
+int main()
+{
+  // boolean
+  test_any(bool{true});
+
+  // integral
+  test_any(int8_t{7});
+  test_any(int16_t{7});
+  test_any(int32_t{7});
+  test_any(int64_t{7});
+
+  // unsigned integral
+  test_any(uint8_t{7});
+  test_any(uint16_t{7});
+  test_any(uint32_t{7});
+  test_any(uint64_t{7});
+
+  // floating point
+  test_any(float{7.7});
+  test_any(double{7.7});
+
+  // text
+  test_any('7');
+  test_any("seven");
+  test_any(std::string("seven"));
+  test_any(sqlpp::compat::string_view("seven"));
+
+  // blob
+  test_any(std::vector<uint8_t>{});
+
+  // date
+  test_any(::sqlpp::chrono::day_point{});
+
+  // timestamp
+  test_any(::sqlpp::chrono::microsecond_point{});
+  using minute_point = std::chrono::time_point<std::chrono::system_clock, std::chrono::minutes>;
+  test_any(minute_point{});
+
+  // time_of_day
+  test_any(std::chrono::microseconds{});
+}
+