ABOUT SOTHEBY'S
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.
THE ROLE
Catalogue and research Private Sale Objects in New York for exhibitions and special exhibitions organized by the Contemporary Private Sales Team. This role plays a central part in the department to prepare for and execute private sale and loan exhibitions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Research and Cataloguing
- Help compile, prepare for and execute private sales exhibitions in New York and other venues as needed
- The next 9 months will have a particular focus on a special exhibition to be discussed with applicant
- Assist with cataloguing, condition reports and researching and preparing notes for Private Sales
- Perform thorough book checks and vetting
- Assist in physical inspection and condition reporting
- Manage authentication processes and gallery outreach for authentication purposes
- Cataloguing, researching and notes for proposal purposes
- Manage communications and schedule meetings with conservators
- Collaborate with departments to develop and implement a methodology for identifying potential works for proactive sourcing
IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor’s degree with Major/Concentrator in Art History
- 1-2 years of professional experience required
- Knowledge of Contemporary, Impressionist art history, artists and values
- Extreme familiarity with Institutional library systems
- Impeccable organizational & writing skills
- Strong time-management skills
- Dependable, proactive, mature
- Ability to multi task and perform in a pressured environment and handle high level of responsibility
- Ability to work well with others as well as independently in order to achieve deadlines
- Long hours required, included late evenings and weekends during sale deadlines, exhibitions and auctions
- Strong computer skills with knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Sotheby’s experience helpful
The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $51,000-$56,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.
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What We Do
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access, connoisseurship and preservation of fine art and rare objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and 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.
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