Cataloguer, European Sculpture and Works of Art (Mat Cover)

THE ROLE

To catalogue, research and co-ordinate European Sculpture sales, and assist in general day-to-day functioning of the department

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Cataloguing and researching items for Sculpture and Works of Art sales
• Assisting the senior members of the department with the research and cataloguing of objects to the highest standard according to scheduled deadlines
• Corresponding with external experts
• Involvement in all aspects of catalogue production
• Ensuring that all photography for catalogues is completed in a timely manner.
• Assisting with paste-ups and layouts
• Liaising with Catalogue Production and other support department.
• Dealing with day-to-day client enquiries at the counter, by email and on the telephone
• Management of a running list of consignors and property for all sale property in Excel
• Writing condition reports and responding to photo forms, estimate enquiries and general correspondence
• Helping to maintain departmental archives
• Organizing, together with department administrator, the location and movement of property within the department
• Operating at all times in accordance with the company's rules on compliance and corporate governance
• Assisting with valuations.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

• Education to degree level in History of Art, ideally with proven knowledge and experience of Sculpture and Works of Art
• First class research skills
• The ability to work effectively individually and in a team and to 'pitch in' when required
• Ability to work well under pressure, and a flexible approach to a wide range of tasks
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to an exemplary level of client service
• Self-motivated with enthusiasm to learn
• Good organizational skills with proven ability of meeting deadlines
• Some understanding of Sotheby's and its culture and services, and of the auction process in general