Temporary Cataloguer

6 months ago

London, United Kingdom Christie's Full time

What you'll be doing

What your day might look like- Catalogue and research property for bibliography, provenance and exhibition history using libraries, online databases, the internet, and outside experts (such as curators, dealers, publishers, etc.).- Complete expertise research for property confirming its authenticity.- Work with the Restitution Department to ensure all provenance due diligence is complete.- Flag any authenticity concerns and condition issues in timely manner to a Head of Sale.- Attending pricing, condition reporting, and hilling sessions- Prepare property for hilling sessions (to determine value, condition and marketability of property); and update cataloguing accordingly after hilling- Coordinate photography, framing and restoration.- Maintain sale images in media library with intern assistance (monitor progress; liaise with photo studio on missing images, deadline constraints).- Assist with screening and catalogue production where needed.- Prepare condition reports and images to be forwarded to potential buyers upon request.- Working with and building relationships with the wider Impressionist & Modern Art cluster and Christie’s representatives in other locations- Project managing and becoming the main point of contact for single owner collection sales for the Impressionist and Modern Art department as agreed by Head of Department- Other duties as assigned by Manager

What you'll bring to the team- Knowledge of the category with a market awareness- In depth appreciation of the International Markets, competitors, collections and with a view and perspective on future growth opportunities- Proactive and collegiate approach to work- Bachelor’s degree in art history, modern & contemporary art category preferred, or equivalent work experience; Master’s degree preferred- Knowledge of E-mail, Spreadsheet, Word Processing and Presentation software (Microsoft Office preferred)- Ability to learn Christie’s systems including JDE, COS, intranet and website- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication- Fluency in English essential; French or German language skills desirable- Superior client service skills- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize- Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail

What’s great about working for us- 25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave- Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec - 2nd Jan) - in additional to annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and family- Additional 1 week’s annual leave within the year of a 5 year anniversary i.e 5th, 10th, 15th and so on- Volunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that’s important to you- Donation matching of up to £500 per annum to help you support the organisations you care about- Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable)- Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues- Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year)- Life Insurance policy from first day - 3x annual base salary- Generous retirement plans: We will double match your pension contribution upto 5% (Max 10% contribution from Christie’s)- AXA Private Health Insurance - no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members- Unum Dental Care - (may be added at personal cost)- Guaranteed income insurance in the event of sickness, personal injury and occupational injury- Employee Assistance Programme - access to personal advice and support services including counselling- Eyecare vouchers (once a year)- Cycle to Work scheme- Robust family first policy:

- 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave
- Four day week, for eight weeks, at full pay on return from Maternity Leave
- Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year
- The Stork Club: Our community of parents who meet regularly over breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea- Christie’s Extras - discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops
- _Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time_

Closing date: 31st March

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