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Cataloguer, Private Sales

🏢 Sotheby's • 📍 London, England • 🕒 Today

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London, England

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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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 Impressionist, Modern & Contemporary Private Sales for the European Private Sales team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Cataloguing and researching items for Private Sales:
- Providing expertise and cataloguing objects to the highest
- Assisting and coordinating research, both internally and with external
- Liaising with the necessary support
- Working closely with the Head of Research for Impressionist & Modern Art
Producing Private Sales folios for prospective
Assisting specialists working on special research projects (collection books, shadow valuations, etc)
Write scholarly and commercial notes for Private Sale
Coordinate and write Proposals and Valuations as
Writing condition reports and responding to general
Work with the Private Sales Administrator, providing accurate information on all deals.
Managing and updating Private Sales running
Support departmental projects across Auction and Private Sales as
Dealing with day-to-day client enquiries at the counter, by email and on the telephone
Operating at all times in accordance with the company's rules on compliance and corporate governance, maintaining high levels of expertise and professionalism in all activities.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

Ideally educated to degree level in History of Art with a demonstrable interest in all categories of art.
The ability to work effectively individually and in a team and to 'pitch in' when required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, and a commitment to an exemplary level of client service.
Self-motivated with ongoing enthusiasm to learn and develop
Have a flexible approach and the ability to work well under
Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and a methodical approach.

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