The Curious Collector

By Stuart Holbrook

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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.


Episode Date
Beyond The Shelf: The Art of Display
May 12, 2026
AI and The Curious Collector
Apr 29, 2026
The Quiet Collectors: Inside the Secret Garden
Apr 07, 2026
Collecting and Community
Mar 16, 2026
Documenting Your Collection
Feb 26, 2026
A Conversation with Susan Wright of R. John Wright Dolls
Feb 03, 2026
“A Conversation with Dr. Shirley Mueller: Author of “Inside The Head of A Collector, Neuropsychological Forces at Play”
Jan 13, 2026
Anyone Can Build a Great Collection
Jan 06, 2026
The Heart of Collectors: My Year Across America
Dec 29, 2025
A Conversation with Doll Artist Stephanie Blythe: Richard Simmons, Doll Art and NIADA.
Dec 01, 2025
Generally Excellent - Condition, Collectibles and The Patina of An Antique
Nov 20, 2025
A Conversation With Ann Ryan: The Daughter of Jack Ryan, The Father of Barbie
Oct 30, 2025
Building Your Brand As a Collector
Oct 18, 2025
Why We Start Collecting
Oct 10, 2025
The More You Pay, The More Valuable a Collectible
Sep 26, 2025
A Few of My Most Memorable Auctions
Sep 23, 2025
Tariffs and Collecting
Sep 05, 2025
Lessons From a Collector: Gail Cook
Jul 15, 2025
Where There is Chaos There is Opportunity
Jul 03, 2025
Collecting During Covid
Jun 24, 2025
A Conversation with the Barry Art Museum Curator of Art, Dr. Sara Woodbury
Jun 17, 2025
Why Collectors Stop Collecting
Jun 06, 2025
Marriage and Collecting
May 23, 2025
A Conversation With Bill Greening, An Iconic Barbie Designer: Part Two
May 05, 2025
A Conversation With Bill Greening, An Iconic Barbie Designer: Part One
Apr 30, 2025
The Future of Collecting - Millennials?
Apr 23, 2025
A Conversation with Florence Theriault - A Paradigm Shift in Collecting 2000-2025
Apr 16, 2025
A Conversation with Florence Theriault - The Wild Times of the 1980s-1990s
Apr 09, 2025
A Conversation with Florence Theriault - The Early Years 1970-1980
Apr 02, 2025
Love Shirley Temple - Ten Years Later - Part 2
Mar 28, 2025
Love, Shirley Temple: Ten Years Later - Part 1
Mar 19, 2025
What the Hell Were They Thinking?
Mar 13, 2025
The Road of a Collector Should Never Be Straight
Mar 04, 2025
Auction Tips For Collectors
Feb 26, 2025
Collecting and Traveling with Passion
Feb 21, 2025
Let's Cut the "Creepy Doll" Crap!
Feb 11, 2025
Ten Takeaways from Two Rosalie Whyel Auctions
Jan 22, 2025
Best Foot Forward: A Roadmap for Beginning a Collection
Jan 15, 2025
Growing Up Dolls with Shelley Helzer, The Daughter of Rosalie Whyel - Part 2
Jan 07, 2025
Growing Up Dolls with Shelley Helzer, The Daughter of Rosalie Whyel - Part 1
Dec 31, 2024
How to Value a Doll (Or Any Collectible For That Matter)
Dec 24, 2024
Are Collectibles or Dolls REALLY An Investment?
Dec 17, 2024
An Introduction to The Curious Collector
Dec 09, 2024