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The world of collecting and collectors is a curious one….and it’s where I’ve spent most of my life. I’m Stuart Holbrook and as President of Theriault’s - the world’s leader in the auction of antique dolls and figurative art – I’ve traveled the world managing this often personal and always wild experience of collecting and being a collector. Now, I’m bringing my expertise and knowledge of trends to life in my new podcast - The Curious Collector. In each episode, I’ll be sharing my experience - and experiences - of real-life stories alongside sage advice on how to build great collections within the happy life of a collector. No matter what you collect – whether you’re just beginning or have been at it for years – I guarantee this podcast will surprise you, enlighten you – and yes, even sometimes shock you at times– but always help keep the fire burning to find that next elusive item.
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S1E39 Documenting Your Collection
Collectors preserve not just the items themselves but are also the protectors of their histories. Provenance is the path of an item and tells a vital story beyond the aesthetic. Yet, for collectors,…
S1E37 A Conversation with Susan Wright of R. John Wright Dolls
R. John and Susan Wright have for fifty years captured the imagination of doll collectors across the globe. From a humble start in the Wright home in Vermont, they would grow to become one of the…
S1E36 “A Conversation with Dr. Shirley Mueller: Author of “Inside The Head of A Collector, Neuropsychological Forces at Play”
Is there science behind the collector’s mind? There actually is. Dr. Shirley Mueller joins Theriault's President Stuart Holbrook for a conversation about her life. both as collector and neurologist,…
S1E36 Anyone Can Build a Great Collection
Stuart Holbrook has spent decades as President of Theriault’s working with collectors around the world. In that time, he has learned valuable lessons from them in their collecting evolution. One of…
S1E35 The Heart of Collectors: My Year Across America
Over the past year, Theriault’s President Stuart Holbrook traveled across America and Canada on a whirlwind lecture tour to over 60 doll clubs, both big and small. In this episode of The Curious…
S1E33 A Conversation with Doll Artist Stephanie Blythe: Richard Simmons, Doll Art and NIADA.
In this episode, Theriault's President Stuart Holbrook talks with Stephanie Blythe, who has been an integral part of the doll artist community for a generation. Her work, spanning over four decades,…
S1E32 Generally Excellent - Condition, Collectibles and The Patina of An Antique
In this episode of The Curious Collector, Theriault's President Stuart Holbrook provides his thoughts on how collectors assess condition and the grading of antiques which, in his belief, is and…
S1E31 A Conversation With Ann Ryan: The Daughter of Jack Ryan, The Father of Barbie
You think you know the story of Barbie. However, unless you are an insider to the real history you may not know the name, Jack Ryan. He is now being thought of as The Father of Barbie who ushered in…
S1E30 Building Your Brand As a Collector
Every collector is unique in their focus. With that, every collector has the opportunity to build a unique brand as to their particular passion. Whether broad or narrow there are opportunities in…
S1E29 Why We Start Collecting
In this episode, Theriault's President Stuart Holbrook, takes us into the origins of a collector’s heart and discusses some of the many reasons that collectors start collecting. That is, what was the…
S1E29 The More You Pay, The More Valuable a Collectible
Sure, this title is a bit of fun click bait that is seemingly absurd. Or is it? In this episode Theriault's President Stuart Holbrook explores the value equation between the heart and mind. That is,…
S1E28 A Few of My Most Memorable Auctions
Stuart Holbrook has spent 38 years on the podium at Theriault’s guiding auctions of some of the world’s most unique collections. A few of these stand out in his memory and not always because they…
S1E27 Tariffs and Collecting
Tariffs have dominated much of the news for months now. But how does it affect collecting antiques? What do collectors need to know about the costs and how it relates to them? In this episode Stuart…
S1E26 Lessons From a Collector: Gail Cook
Every great collector brings their own experiences to their passion in how they build, connect, and engage a hobby. Each is unique. Few collectors have had more influence or inspired more collectors…
S1E25 Where There is Chaos There is Opportunity
Collecting is full of opportunities. Many of these opportunities arise as “pockets of moments” in which you can jump in on certain categories that were once hot but are suddenly not. These are the…
S1E23 Collecting During Covid
Everyone has a Covid story - at least one and probably many of them. In this new episode of The Curious Collector, Theriault's President Stuart Holbrook shares his experiences at Theriault’s as to…
S1E23 A Conversation with the Barry Art Museum Curator of Art, Dr. Sara Woodbury
The Barry Art Museum in Norfolk, Virginia, founded by Carolyn and Richard Barry, serves as a beacon across the world in showcasing dolls in an extraordinary setting. That is, an art museum.…
S1E22 Why Collectors Stop Collecting
Every collector reaches a moment of inflection within their collecting life. Keep collecting? Stop Collecting? The goal, of course, is to never waver. The happy life of a collector is one that should…
S1E21 Marriage and Collecting
Collectors walk many paths in life. Some are single, some in partnerships, and, of course, many are married. In this episode Stuart Holbrook, President of Theriaults, takes us on a journey through…
S1E20 A Conversation With Bill Greening, An Iconic Barbie Designer: Part Two
For over 25 years, Bill Greening’s unique designs and fashions brought Barbie into the new millennium. From Play to Collector lines, his passionate work helped shape the world’s most famous doll for…
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The Curious Collector has published 39 episodes since December 2024, covering topics in Hobbies, Leisure.
The Curious Collector is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 50m.
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