Sotheby's
Temporary Associate Cataloguer, Private Sales & Middle Market Auctions
New York, United States · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 35 days ago
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About the role
- Assist with cataloguing, researching and preparing notes for Private Sales and Middle Market Global Fine Art departments.
- Contribute to valuation listings as needed
- Ensure color accuracy of lot images and assist with direction for photography and video
Responsibilities
- Maintain comprehensive property files for sale including fact sheets, images and supporting documentation
- Support proposal process for business getting efforts
- Collaborate on paste-ups and layouts for both digital and print publications, from online catalogues to printed mini books and collection catalogues
- Liaise with necessary support departments including pre-sale administration, registrars, catalogue production, press and marketing
- Collaborate with sale team on exhibition preparation and installation
- Support the larger department by answering the phones and handling mainline requests
- Manage authentication processes and gallery outreach for authentication purposes
- Sotheby's is seeking a Temporary Associate Cataloguer to support the Private Sales and Middle Market Auction teams.
- Ability to multitask and perform in a pressured environment and handle high level of responsibility
Requirements
- Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries.
- 1-2 years of professional experience required
- General knowledge of Contemporary art history, artists and values
- Long hours required, included late evenings and weekends during sale deadlines, exhibitions and auctions
- Proficiency in Spanish is a plus
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree required, ideally in relevant area of study/interest
Skills
- Impeccable organizational & writing skills
- Strong time-management skills
- A team player with excellent communication skills
- Professional and discreet client service skills
Compensation
- The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $25 - $26/hr.
Benefits
- Thorough and focused, with a passion and commitment to learning about and working in the field
Visa & Work Authorization
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