The Curious Collector
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 27
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Ten Takeaways from Two Rosalie Whyel Auctions
Over the last year - in two landmark auctions - Theriault's had the honor of auctioning items from famed Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art. In this episode of The Curious Collector Stuart Holbrook re…
Best Foot Forward: A Roadmap for Beginning a Collection
Doll and Figurative Art Collecting is one of the most popular passions in the world today. But how do you start collecting dolls and why do you start collecting? There is no one simple answer to tho…
Growing Up Dolls with Shelley Helzer, The Daughter of Rosalie Whyel - Part 2
In Part 2 of this incredible interview with Shelley Helzer, the daughter of famed collector, Rosalie Whyel, Stuart Holbrook traces the family back to it's roots in doll collecting - a path that led t…
Growing Up Dolls with Shelley Helzer, The Daughter of Rosalie Whyel - Part 1
In Part 1 of this incredible interview with Shelley Helzer, the daughter of famed collector, Rosalie Whyel, Stuart Holbrook traces the family back to it's roots in doll collecting - a path that led t…
How to Value a Doll (Or Any Collectible For That Matter)
When you find a doll that you really want, how much is too much to pay for it? It turns out there is a lot that goes into the decision. On this episode of The Curious Collector, Stuart Holbrook expl…
Are Collectibles or Dolls REALLY An Investment?
There are many reasons why collectors collect and probably among the top ones is that they see their collections as investments. But is that really the case? In this episode of The Curious Collecto…
An Introduction to The Curious Collector
Hi, I’m Stuart Holbrook your host for The Curious Collector, a Podcast for Collectors and those who may be collector curious. As President of one of the world’s most unique auction houses, Theriault’…