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Sotheby's - Researcher, Old Masters Paintings

London2d ago

In Office EMEA Senior Researcher Reporting Governance

Requirements

• Demonstrable specialist knowledge of Old Master Paintings. • Undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification required. • Proven ability to conduct rigorous research using archives, libraries, catalogues raisonnés, databases, and other reference sources. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. • High level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Commitment to delivering outstanding client service. • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team. • Flexible, adaptable, and receptive to change. • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across departments and international teams. • Additional language skills would be advantageous. • 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

• Conduct and deliver high-quality research in support of valuations, proposals, cataloguing projects, and other departmental initiatives. • Support senior specialists in research, appraisals, and business-getting activities, with particular responsibility for aiding the Head of British Paintings. • Work with the Head of British Paintings to ensure all valuations and research projects are completed thoroughly and in a timely manner. • Prepare comprehensive research for works to review and present in weekly meetings with senior members of the department. • Update research in the various internal database, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness of records. • Maintain an organised and easily accessible research file for every project. • Identify and consolidate research data from a wide range of archival, institutional, and published sources. • Assist the cataloguing team with condition reports ahead of each sale. • Operate in full accordance with company policies, compliance requirements, and corporate governance standards. • Maintain the highest standards of professionalism at all times.