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For almost three centuries, Sotheby’s has been the place to discover the greatest stories of creativity. We’ve been the temporary custodians of some of the world’s finest treasures, which you can see on display in our galleries on any given day. Sotheby’s Talks is the podcast that celebrates art, culture, and collecting. Featuring conversations with tastemakers, collectors and luminaries from the ... more

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Latest Episodes

On this episode, we are joined by Suzanna Siano, founder and owner of Modern Art Conservation, to discuss how conservation shapes our understanding of a work, and the key factors that determine its price – from provenance and condition to broader mar... more

Join us at Sotheby's for an insider look at The Leonard A. Lauder Collection, an exceptional body of museum-quality masterpieces. At its centre is Gustav Klimt's celebrated Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer, alongside works by Henri Matisse, Edvard Munch... more

On this episode, we examine the findings of Sotheby’s most recent Insight Report on Surrealism, which puts into sharp focus the buoyant market trends around the movement, currently celebrating its centenary.

Drawing on seven years of publicly availa... more

On today’s episode,  we celebrate ‘The Gorgeous Nothings’, a new exhibition at Chatsworth sponsored by Sotheby’s. Renowned for its art and landscape, Chatsworth House has evolved through the centuries to reflect the tastes, passions, and interests of... more

Join us at Sotheby’s for a special talk which will explore the remarkable collecting journey of Pauline Karpidas, one of the most influential art patrons of the past fifty years. Ahead of Sotheby’s landmark sale of her extraordinary Surrealist collec... more

On today’s episode, we explore the power of connoisseurship with renowned London-based dealer and collector Daniel Katz – one of the art world’s most respected and original figures, known for his deep scholarship and discerning eye. From the thrill o... more

On today’s episode, we turn our attention to women artists — and the shifting dynamics of their place in the art market. This conversation unpacks the key findings of our latest Insight Report, which explores the growing presence and influence of wom... more

On today’s episode, we’re exploring the world of Shakespeare. Sam Leith, author, journalist and literary editor of The Spectator, will be joined by Emma Smith, Professor of Shakespeare Studies at Oxford, Tracy-Ann Oberman, who most recently starred a... more

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Recent Guests

Flavia Frigeri
Curatorial and Collections Director at the National Portrait Gallery in London
National Portrait Gallery
Episode: The Leonard A. Lauder Collection: Klimt and the Art of Connoisseurship
James Sturton
Award-winning author
Episode: The Leonard A. Lauder Collection: Klimt and the Art of Connoisseurship
Tiquio Atencio Demersion
A Venezuelan-born and Monaco-based collector, author, and cultural philanthropist.
Episode: Custodians of Taste: Pauline Karpidas and the Women who Shape the Art World
Jasper Sharp
A British curator and art historian.
Episode: Custodians of Taste: Pauline Karpidas and the Women who Shape the Art World
Helena Newman
Chairman of Sotheby's Europe and Chairman of Impressionist and Modern Art Worldwide.
Sotheby's
Episode: Custodians of Taste: Pauline Karpidas and the Women who Shape the Art World
Daniel Katz
Renowned London-based art dealer and collector, known for his deep scholarship and discerning eye
Episode: How to Appreciate Art, with Danny Katz
Jenny Waldman
Director of Art Fund
Art Fund
Episode: Insight Report: Women Artists in the Market
Christian Levett
Collector and Founder of the Femmes Artistes du Musée de Mougins
Femmes Artistes du Musée de Mougins
Episode: Insight Report: Women Artists in the Market
Ottilie Windsor
Head of Contemporary Art at Sotheby's London
Sotheby's
Episode: Insight Report: Women Artists in the Market

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James Holden
Executive Editor of Sotheby's Magazine, focusing on editorial insights and promotional content related to art and auction events.

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Apple Podcasts
#239
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What It’s Worth: How Art is Conserved and Valued with Suzanna Siano
Q: Is there a difference in how you treat artworks for an auction house versus a museum?
Yes, auction house specialists place more emphasis on condition reports compared to museums.
What It’s Worth: How Art is Conserved and Valued with Suzanna Siano
Q: What does it mean to be called the art doctor?
It means being a conservator who preserves and treats artworks to maintain their integrity.
The Leonard A. Lauder Collection: Klimt and the Art of Connoisseurship
Q: What's your read on him as a collector?
He was a great supporter of museums, balancing private passion with public contributions to art.
The Leonard A. Lauder Collection: Klimt and the Art of Connoisseurship
Q: How good is this painting as a portrait? And where does it sit canonically?
It's extraordinary and brings together many different elements of Klimt's style and the connection with his subjects.
The Leonard A. Lauder Collection: Klimt and the Art of Connoisseurship
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about her?
Elisabeth Lederer was the 20-year-old daughter of August and Serena Lederer, wealthy industrialists and collectors in Vienna who supported Klimt.

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1. Flavia Frigeri
2. James Sturton
3. Tiquio Atencio Demersion
4. Jasper Sharp
5. Helena Newman
6. Daniel Katz
7. Jenny Waldman
8. Christian Levett

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