Sotheby's - Cataloguer, Old Masters Paintings
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Art History or a closely related field. • Demonstrated academic and practical experience in Old Master Paintings. • Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills, with exceptional attention to detail. • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service. • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. • High levels of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and sound judgement. • A self-motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented person. • MA, MPhil, or PhD specialising in Old Master Paintings, European Art, or a related discipline. • Previous experience within an auction house, gallery, museum, dealership, or related art-market environment. • Experience preparing scholarly catalogue entries and condition reports. • Knowledge of one or more European languages relevant to the field. • Familiarity with art market databases • 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
• Cataloguing and Research • Conduct scholarly research and prepare catalogue entries for Old Master Paintings sales, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to departmental standards. • Research provenance, literature, exhibition history, and attribution using a wide range of archival, institutional and published sources for a large volume of paintings. • Maintain an organised and easily accessible research file for each and every painting and project. • Maintain active correspondence with external scholars, conservators, and others to support cataloguing and attribution research. • Manage and follow up on outstanding research enquiries in a timely manner. • Prepare detailed and accurate condition reports for works offered for sale. • Research paintings and prepare relevant summary notes for each work ahead of weekly pricing meetings. • Sale Coordination and Execution • Support the planning and execution of auctions and private sales within the department, with a particular focus on the Day and Mid-season sales. • Manage catalogue production processes, including proofreading, image review, colour checking, and coordination with internal stakeholders. • Assist with lot order recommendations, sale strategy discussions, and object presentation. • Contribute to the development of marketing materials, editorial content, and digital initiatives • Assist with exhibition planning, installation, and layout during previews and sale events. • Support bidder outreach initiatives ahead of each sale. • Client Service and Business Development • Deliver exceptional client service in response to estimate requests, valuation enquiries, catalogue queries, and image requests. • Build and maintain relationships with collectors, dealers, advisors, museums, and others in the Old Master market. • Respond professionally and efficiently to client enquiries received in person, by telephone, email, and through online platforms. • Support senior specialists in sourcing property, preparing valuation proposals, and developing business opportunities for auction, private sale, fair market, and insurance purposes.
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