National Treasures: The Art of Collecting - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Episode 1
The great art collectors of the world reveal their most valuable treasures, starting with a collector of Islamic art who has amassed 35,000 pieces.
Episode 2
In Venice we explore the late Francesco Carraro's remarkable collection of Venetian glass, which includes works by the much-lauded Carlo Scarpa.
Episode 3
David Lewis is Britain's greatest collector of Old Masters. Here he shows us his favourites on his walls at home.
Episode 4
Art collector Frank Cohen gives a tour of his warehouse, which houses works by Georg Baselitz, Frank Auerbach, LS Lowry, Edward Burra and Patrick Heron.
Episode 5
A look at six watches from a vast collection spanning 300 years, including a watch made in London the year before the Great Fire.
Episode 6
In Venice we see both the art collection and jewels of Attilio Codognato, who has made pieces for everyone from Elizabeth Taylor to the Duchess of Windsor. (,
Episode 7
The late Roger Thérond was the picture editor of Paris Match and here we examine his private photograph collection from the earliest years of photography.
Episode 8
Art collector Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo shows us the paintings she has chosen to hang in her own home and reflects on the state of collecting today
Episode 9
Richard Burrows - the nephew of the pre-war painter Edward Le Bas - gives a fascinating tour of his extensive art collection.
Episode 10
A fascinating look at the collection of late artist and collector Cecil French, offering a unique window into the world the Pre-Raphaelites.
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