Sotheby's - General Decorative Arts Valuer
Requirements
• Educated to graduate standard • Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or a related professional body desirable • A minimum of 5 years’ experience valuing chattels at an international auction house, specialist valuation service, or related art business • Proven practical experience of cataloguing and valuing British and Continental Furniture, Rugs and Carpets, Sculpture, and Clocks • Knowledge in additional areas such as Modern Design, Asian, Indian and Islamic Decorative Arts, Silver, Collectibles, etc. advantageous • Awareness of the broader market at both regional and international level • Understanding the UK taxation system within the context of chattels valuations i.e. IHT, CGT, Acceptance in Lieu scheme, conditional exemption claims, rental negotiations, and retrospective valuations desirable • Full, clean driving licence • Good IT and photography skills, along with basic Excel • Strong communication skills along with an organised and methodical approach to work • Fluency in English, proficiency in another European language advantageous • COMPETENCIES • Self-motivated and able to work effectively alone using own initiative, as well working as part of a larger team taking direction • Holding a flexible approach to working hours and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally when required • Ability to work under pressure, coordinate a busy schedule, and prioritise workload all whilst meeting tight deadlines • To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the US, please click here. • Candidate Privacy Notice • click here • To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the UK, Hong Kong, France and Switzerland, please click here. • click here
Responsibilities
• Providing formal valuations for sale, insurance, taxation, family division, loan collateral, and estate planning purposes based either on on-site visits or desktop updates • Locating, cataloguing, and photographing items whilst on-site demonstrating exceptional attention to detail • Submitting accurate and detailed cataloguing in a timely and efficient manner along with reliable, evidence-based estimates • Assisting with valuations across the UK and Europe, being prepared to travel extensively, occasionally at short notice • Offering a thorough and excellent service to a wide range of clients and their professional advisors in line with corporate standards, acting as an ambassador for Sotheby’s in both manner and appearance • Maintaining the highest standards of discretion, integrity, and trustworthiness, always respecting complete client confidentiality • Working as part of a team alongside valuation managers and production staff both on-site and in the office • Liaising and communicating clearly with Sotheby’s specialist departments and external consultants when appropriate to check cataloguing and values • Carrying out office-based work such as provenance research, composing footnotes (when appropriate), proof-reading and correcting documents, and handling ad hoc general valuation enquiries when required • Understanding and adhering to all legal and compliance requirements particular to the industry i.e. Ivory, CITES, AML etc. • Understanding the risk inherent in valuation work, being responsible and accountable for all work submitted • Maintaining an accurate and up to date calendar at all times • Supporting sales and business-getting when required • Managing expense claims in a timely manner
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