Head of Art and Cultural Heritage Recovery

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Sotheby's Full time

About the Role

The Global Head of Art Recovery leads the worldwide team and has a significant public profile, acting as an ambassador for Sotheby's and representing our market leading position and strong reputation in the field for art recovery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive the strategy for the Art Recovery Department Globally, managing the team.
  • Oversee and direct workflow of Sotheby's Global Art Recovery department's research to prevent stolen objects from circulating in the art market and, in particular, resolving provenance issues of any item with ownership claims from the Nazi-era.
  • Collaborate with business development teams and cataloguers in each affected expert department to vet and research artworks being appraised, prospected or sold.
  • Provide guidance and training to art specialists and other colleagues at Sotheby's on policies surrounding stolen art and objects with Nazi-era provenance.
  • Represent Sotheby's and Sotheby's Art Recovery as an ambassador at events including lectures and conferences globally.
  • Organize Sotheby's hosted events and educational seminars focusing on the nuances and scholarship in this area.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with relevant lawyers, researchers and government bodies in the art recovery field.
  • Generate incremental business through research and contacts, specifically lawyers, heirs, museums and researchers.
  • Publish articles in relevant magazines and be a recognized expert in the field.
  • Work directly with clients and their advisors to navigate and resolve claims.
  • Facilitate settlements between consignors and claimants and lead any sale claims management.
  • Partner with colleagues to oversee compliance around source of funds.
  • Act as a member of the Sotheby's Ethics Committee.

Ideal Experience and Competencies

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in art recovery and provenance research and business development.
  • JD or international legal degree or qualification required. While the Global Head of Art Recovery will not be practicing law, the role must understand the complexity of the legal issues involved.
  • This role requires connections in the Art Recovery field (lawyers, government bodies), business development experience, proven research skills, client and stakeholder management, presentation skills and press training.
  • Fluency in German, with working knowledge of French.
  • The successful candidate must be a team player, able to work in a collaborative environment and have excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to travel internationally frequently.
  • Please note that we are also willing to hire in Germany or Paris.

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