Associate Cataloguer, Private Sales

THE ROLE

Catalogue and research Private Sale Objects in New York for the Global Fine Art categories.  This role plays a central part in the department to process Private Sales in New York and prepare objects for sale.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and Cataloguing

• Assist with cataloguing, researching and preparing notes for Private Sales objects for the Global Fine Art departments. 
• Provenance research; working with restitution department to fill in WWII gaps
• High-Value Lot process; Compliance checklist, ALR search, HVL checklist
• Perform thorough book checks and vetting of information provided by client
• Assist in physical inspection and condition reporting for evening sale works
• Manage authentication process with Director of Research
• Assist business getters with cataloguing, researching and notes for proposal purposes
• Assist with cataloguing, researching and preparing notes for Private Sales objects for the Global Fine Art departments with a focus on middle-market property.

Condition Reports and Conservation

• Manage the condition report needs and processes as they evolve
• Manage communications and schedule meetings with condition report vendors (conservators)

Sourcing

• 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 Impressionist art history, artists and values
• 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
• Occasional 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
• French language skills a plus