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The Healing Power of Dolls - The Juliet Peliukh Story.

This is a story that needed to be told. Theriault's President Stuart Holbrook narrates the difficult recent life of acclaimed Ukrainian doll artist, Juliet Peliukh.

Contemporary Art Dolls: Coming of Age

Theriault's President Stuart Holbrook details his recent journey to the annual NIADA - National Institute of American Doll Artists - conference which brings together

Collector Conversations: Bradley Justice Yarbrough

Collector Conversations is now a regular addition to The Curious Collector podcast that allows listeners to understand the lives, inspirations, and pursuits of so many di

The Reluctant Heir

In this episode of The Curious Collector, Theriault's President Stuart Holbrook takes us through his forty-years of experience in handling heirs and collections  and

Collector Conversations: Catherine Peterson

Collector Conversations is a new feature at The Curious Collector, one that allows the listener to understand the lives, inspirations, and pursuits of so many different c

Beyond The Shelf: The Art of Display

Objects need more than ownership, they beg for presentation. The display of collections, while often overlooked, form an understanding and a deep context. in this episode

AI and The Curious Collector

In this episode of The Curious Collector, Theriault's President Stuart Holbrook takes us on a journey of discovery into how artificial intelligence intersects with c

The Quiet Collectors: Inside the Secret Garden

As a counter to Theriault's President Stuart Holbrook's previous episode on community and collecting, in this episode, he talks about an alternative approach, c

Collecting and Community

Community is the heart of collecting. While the objects bring us joy, the friendships and bonds we gain within a hobby are the lasting benefits of a shared passion. In th

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 aes

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

“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. b

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

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 thi

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

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

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 Fat

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 t

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

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 bet