London

Acting as a Cataloguer, in the 20th Century & Contemporary Art Department in London, this position will be responsible for assisting the Head of Sale/Online Sale Manager and Specialists with valuations, enquiries and cataloguing and researching property for our departmental sales and online platform.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research property including authenticity, bibliography, provenance and exhibition history for auction, valuation, and private sale using libraries, online databases, the internet, and external experts/ authenticating bodies.
• Proof and complete all research for cataloguing using auction standards and review with Heads of Sale/Online Sale Manager and/or Specialists.
• Research and provide all relevant information using auction standards for use in marketing materials, valuations and proposals.
• Coordinate and act as a key contact for relevant departments during the production of marketing material, valuations and proposals.
• Physically catalogue property for auction, valuation, and private sale using auction standards.
• Research and write catalogue notes and other marketing material where appropriate.
• Prepare property for review meetings with Heads of Sale/Online Sales Manager and Specialists to determine value, condition and marketability, and amend cataloguing to state changes.
• Prepare condition reports and review with Heads of Sale/Online Sales Manager and Specialists where appropriate.
• Work alongside the Property Manager and Operations team to ensure condition is correctly catalogued and restoration is undertaken where appropriate.
• Assist with digital catalogue production and layout, including photography coordination.
• Send Specialist cataloguing confirmations (cataloguing, provenance, expertise confirmation and approval).
• Assist clients via e-mail, telephone and on-site.
• Discuss artworks with Specialists, other staff and clients.
• Collaborate with other Cataloguers and assist where needed to support the other 20th Century and Contemporary Art Sales.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Art History or related field, required.
• Master’s degree in Art History or related field, preferred.
• Experience performing similar duties in an auction house or internationally recognized gallery or museum.
• Language skills in addition to English, preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to operate with grace under pressure while delivering a high standard of work on tight deadlines.
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with all other areas within the business.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and responsibly.
• Proactive with excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of contemporary art with an ability to prepare academic texts on artworks.

Working Conditions

• Weekends and evenings required where necessary.
• Work is primarily undertaken in our Berkeley Square office with frequent visits to our off-site warehouse.

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected].