The Romanov dynasty was wiped out in 1918 . . . but what happened to all their stuff? We have the details on Heritage Auction’s sale of Romanov treasures.
Curious Objects: Advice Ep: How to Buy an Antique/Vintage Rug
Everything you need to know about how to buy an antique rug, including the surprising origins of the world’s best carpets.
Curious Objects: CO Bites: A Pitch-Perfect Vermont Songbook
In this Curious Objects Bites episode, Benjamin Miller examines an 1830s manuscript tune book from rural Vermont.
Curious Objects: The Book of Dragons (and the Con Artist Who Made It), with Rebecca Romney
Meet the Sobieski Stuarts, two eccentric book publishers who produced a fantastical dragon-themed abecebestiary (alphabet book).
Curious Objects CO BITES: Toshiko Takaezu’s “Closed Form,” with Glenn Adamson
Glenn Adamson returns to the podcast to talk about the work of Okinawan-American ceramicist Toshiko Takaezu, and in particular one unique “closed form” vessel.
Curious Objects: Mixed Metals and the American Origins of Art Nouveau, with Art Slice
A look at the height of Tiffany and Company’s success and some of their most stunning mixed-metal wares…
Curious Objects: Advice Ep: How to Buy a Vintage Engagement Ring
From choosing a stone to navigating superstitions, this Valentine’s Day we are talking all about engagement rings.
Curious Objects: The Woman Who Saved Wedgwood
All about the iridescent “Fairyland” pattern, which revitalized the Wedgwood brand…
Curious Objects: “Enriching Your Life Through Collecting” at The Winter Show
Three distinguished collectors discuss the objects they live by and through, at this year’s edition of the Winter Show.
Curious Objects: The Beatles as Painters
Casey Rogers, senior vice president at Christie’s, chats about a unique painting by John, Paul, George, and Ringo.