Magnificent Obsession

The objects we treasure are rarely just objects. They have makers and histories, unexpected journeys, and, sometimes, devoted admirers whose pursuit of them becomes a magnificent obsession.

From private collections and remarkable auction finds to antiques, decorative arts, and the people who know them best, Magnificent Obsession explores the pleasures of collecting and the art of connoisseurship.

Here, the collector's story matters every bit as much as the collection.