Associate Cataloguer, Private Sales - New York, United States - Sotheby's
Description
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S
Established in 1744, Sotheby's is the world's premier destination for art and luxury.
Sotheby's promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail.
Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate.
Sotheby's believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.
THE ROLE
Catalogue and research Private Sale Objects in New York for the Contemporary Department.
This role plays a central part in the department to process Private Sales in New York and prepare objects for sale.
This role will also assist in proposals and business-getter preparation for private sales such as liaising with shipping coordinators and invoicing for private sale heads.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Research and Cataloguing
- Assist with cataloguing, researching and preparing notes for Private Sales objects for the Contemporary Art Department.
- Perform thorough book checks and vetting
- Assist in physical inspection and condition reporting
- Manage authentication processes and gallery outreach for authentication purposes
- Cataloguing, researching and notes for proposal purposes
- Assist with cataloguing, researching and preparing notes for Private Sales
- Condition Reports and Conservation
- Manage the condition report needs and processes as they evolve
- Manage communications and schedule meetings with conservators
- Assist heads of private sales Charlotte Van Dercook, Max Moore and Mercedes Altamira Lambarri with client relationship needs for high priority clients (ie shipping, invoicing)
- Collaborate with departments to develop and implement a methodology for identifying potential works for proactive sourcing
IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor's degree with Major/Concentrator in Art History
- 12 years of professional experience required
- Knowledge of Impressionist art history, artists and values
- Impeccable organizational & writing skills
- Strong timemanagement skills
- Dependable, proactive, mature
- Ability to multi task and perform in a pressured environment and handle high level of responsibility
- Ability to work well with others as well as independently in order to achieve deadlines
- Occasional long hours required, included late evenings and weekends during sale deadlines, exhibitions and auctions
- Strong computer skills with knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Sotheby's experience helpful
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