The Specialist | Fabergé’s Rediscovered Imperial Flower, with Helen Culver-Smith
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Welcome to Intelligence Squared where great minds meet. I'm head of programming Connor Boyle. Today, something a little different, we're excited to share with you a handpicked episode of a brand new series, The Specialist, produced by Intelligence Squared in partnership with Sotheby's. We've all heard the stories of the record-breaking works, headline-grabbing auctions and moments that shock the art world and beyond. But have you ever wondered what's happening behind the scenes?
What goes into valuing a masterpiece or who the people are really behind the gavel? The specialist brings you art's most extraordinary stories, told by the experts who witness them, in short episodes, perfect for a weekend listen. Now over to the specialist. Appreciation for Faberge is truly international. You can appreciate the flowers
As true works of art, even if Baberger isn't your chosen collecting field, they stand out as masterpieces across the decorative arts. Sotherby's is the temporary custodian of some of the world's most rare, remarkable, and coveted art and objects. In each episode, we'll be exploring the significance and journey of an extraordinary work. told by those who know it best. This is The Specialist.
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