About this podcast
Sotheby’s is the temporary custodian of some of the world’s most rare, remarkable and coveted art and objects. Our global specialists are connoisseurs and market experts in 40 countries and 70 collecting categories. They will be your guides, exploring the significance and journey of an extraordinary work with those who know it best. Your weekly dose of wonder is available now. To step further into the world of Sotheby’s, you can visit any of our galleries around the world; they’re open to the public. For more information, visit sothebys.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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- Yo, Picasso, with Samuel Valette · 10 minOn today’s episode, an early self portrait by an artist whose place within the modern canon needs no qualification. Sam Valette explores the remarkable trajectory of Pablo…
- Louise Bourgeois's Spider, with Katia Mindlin Leite-Barbosa · 10 minOn today’s episode, the monumental arachnid that marked a record-setting moment for a sculpture by a woman artist. Katia Mindlin Leite-Barbosa examines the Louise Bourgeois 21-ft…
- The Fabergé Imperial Coronation Egg and Coach, with Helen Culver Smith · 11 minOn today’s episode, the coveted Fabergé egg whose interior reveals an intricate surprise. Helen Culver Smith, Sotheby's Head of Decorative Arts Worldwide and Head, traces the…
- The Coin Worth More Than Its Weight in Gold, with Selby Kiffer and David Tripp · 15 minOn today’s episode, the extraordinary saga of the 1933 Double Eagle, America’s last gold coin; stolen, smuggled, and seized. Selby Kiffer is Sotheby's Senior International…
- From Canvas to Canon: Joan Mitchell’s King of Spades, with Courtney Kremers · 12 minOn today’s episode, the female pioneer of abstract expressionism whose lyrical compositions came to reset market expectations. Courtney Kremers examines King of Spades, Joan…
- Frederic Edwin Church’s Lost Masterpiece, with Stefany Morris · 11 minOn today’s episode, the story of Frederic Edwin Church’s elusive magnum opus, The Icebergs (The North). This painting was hidden from view for nearly a century. Stefany Morris…
- When Photography Became Art, with Emily Bierman · 11 minOn today’s episode, Emily Bierman, Sotheby's Global Head of Prints & Photographs, examines Edward Steichen’s The Pond - Moonlight, a seminal turn of the century photograph whose…
- The Original Birkin, with Morgane Halimi · 11 minOn today’s episode, Morgane Halimi takes us into the world of Jane Birkin and the birth of the iconic bag that bears her name. Morgane is Sotheby's Global Head of Handbags and…
- Jackie O's Faux Pearls, with Frank Everett · 11 minOn today’s episode, Frank Everett, Sotheby's Vice Chairman, Jewelry Americas, discusses the string of faux pearls that belonged to the legendary Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis…
- The Manet and The Auction Maestro, with Harry Rosebery · 11 minOn today’s episode, we explore the story of the Manet self-portrait at the heart of the Goldschmidt sale — a moment of innovation in the art market as the first-ever evening…
- Tiffany Windows: From Sanctuary to Spotlight, with Jodi Pollack · 12 minOn today's episode: two Tiffany Studios windows, two recording-breaking sales, and the story of the creators behind them both - Louis Comfort Tiffany, pioneer of American stained…
- The Codex Sassoon: Jewel of the Judaica Library, with Sharon Liberman Mintz · 13 minOn today’s episode, the Codex Sassoon, which set a historic record in 2023 as the most valuable manuscript ever sold at auction. Once part of collector David Solomon Sassoon’s…
- The Specialist Icons: Coming Soon · 2 minIntroducing The Specialist: Icons. This season, inspired by Sotheby’s new book Icons published by Phaidon, we explore treasures whose journeys define not only their own…
- Oprah and Agnes Gund: Art for the Next Generation, with Charlotte Van Dercook · 11 minOn today’s episode, we acknowledge with great respect the recent passing of the visionary philanthropist, Agnes Gund. Her extraordinary patronage – from her leadership at MoMA to…
- The Declaration of Independence: 250 Years of the United States, with Selby Kiffer · 13 minOn today’s episode, Selby Kiffer, Sotheby's Senior International Specialist of Books and Manuscripts, tells the story of an original copy of the Declaration of Independence found…
- The Ostrich that François-Xavier Lalanne Hid in his Bedroom, with Florent Jeanniard · 10 minOn today’s episode, Florent Jeanniard, Sotheby's Chairman, Co-Worldwide Head of Design, Paris, dives into the surreal world of François-Xavier Lalanne. Le Bar aux Autruches, a…
- Collecting Time: The Market Life of a Patek Philippe, with Sam Hines · 11 minOn today’s episode, the pivotal collector relationships that keep the market for rare watches ticking. Sam Hines, Sotheby's Global Chairman, Watches, explores the landmark sale…
- The Anonymous Altarpiece: Decoding a Renaissance Enigma, with Alex Bell · 11 minOn today’s episode, what happens when a work of art is so enigmatic that you think about it for 60 years? Alex Bell, Chairman Emeritus of Sotheby's UK and Old Masters Worldwide…
- The Contingency Lunar Sample Return Bag: An Apollo 11 Treasure, with Cassandra Hatton · 13 minOn today’s episode, Cassandra Hatton, Sotheby’s Vice Chairman & Worldwide Head of Science and Natural History, examines the turbulent journey of the bag that brought back the…
- The Collector and the Ceramicist: Sydney Denton and Magdalene Odundo, with Julia Fischel · 13 minOn today’s episode, Julia Fischel, Sotheby's Head of the Modern Art Day Sale in London, examines the trailblazing impact of Dame Magdalene Odundo, a Kenyan-born British potter…
