Collector Conversations: Catherine Peterson

The Curious Collector

The Curious Collector
Collector Conversations: Catherine Peterson
May 21, 2026 Season 1 Episode 44
Stuart Holbrook

Collector Conversations is a new feature at The Curious Collector, one that allows the listener to understand the lives, inspirations, and pursuits of so many different collectors across the world. Many just like you. For the first in this series, we turn to Catherine Peterson, the well-known collector who has been at the forefront of not only engagement, but contributions to the hobby and as a protector of cultural history. From her origins in California to today in South Carolina, collecting has been a constant companion as she crisscrossed the country (and world!) over the years. She shares her stories, explains how collecting has been an assuring and unique companion during the past four decades during ups and downs - as well as shares her thoughts for new collectors as to what she has learned along the way. It’s a deeply personal interview by Theriault's President Stuart Holbrook that will resonate, inspire and maybe even surprise you all at the same time. 

Keep up with Stuart at curiouscollect.com and check out Theriaults.com as well where you can learn more as to the exciting auctions held throughout the year at Theriault’s, the world’s leader in the auction of dolls and figurative art.