Position Overview & Specifications
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S
Established in 1744, Sotheby's is the world's premier destination for art and luxury. Synonymous with innovation, Sotheby's promotes access, connoisseurship and preservation of fine art and rare objects through auctions, private sales and retail locations. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 50 categories, which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Interiors, among many others.
THE ROLE
To catalogue, research and co-ordinate European Sculpture sales, and assist in general day-to-day functioning of the department
RESPONSIBLITIES
- Cataloguing and researching items for Sculpture and Works of Art sales
- Assisting the senior members of the department with the research and cataloguing of objects to the highest standard according to scheduled deadlines
- Corresponding with external experts
- Involvement in all aspects of catalogue production
- Ensuring that all photography for catalogues is completed in a timely manner.
- Assisting with paste-ups and layouts
- Liaising with Catalogue Production and other support department.
- Dealing with day-to-day client enquiries at the counter, by email and on the telephone
- Management of a running list of consignors and property for all sale property in Excel
- Writing condition reports and responding to photo forms, estimate enquiries and general correspondence
- Helping to maintain departmental archives
- Organizing, together with department administrator, the location and movement of property within the department
- Operating at all times in accordance with the company's rules on compliance and corporate governance
- Assisting with valuations.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
- Education to degree level in History of Art, ideally with proven knowledge and experience of Sculpture and Works of Art
- First class research skills
- The ability to work effectively individually and in a team and to 'pitch in' when required
- Ability to work well under pressure, and a flexible approach to a wide range of tasks
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to an exemplary level of client service
- Self-motivated with enthusiasm to learn
- Good organizational skills with proven ability of meeting deadlines
- Some understanding of Sotheby's and its culture and services, and of the auction process in general
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