The Specialist | Jackie O's Faux Pearls, with Frank Everett
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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. There will never be another First Lady like her, there will never be another woman like her. And so why wouldn't
People want to own even a small piece of that. Sotherby's is the temporary custodian of some of the world's most rare, remarkable, and coveted art and objects. This season, inspired by Sotherby's new book, Icons, published for Fydon, we explore the treasures whose journeys define not only their own histories, but the shifting story of taste, value, and culture. 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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