Senior Provenance Specialist

3 weeks ago


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

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our restitution department globally. As the Global Head of Restitution, you will be responsible for managing a worldwide team and driving the strategy for the Restitution Department.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive the strategy for the Restitution Department Globally, managing the team.
  • Oversee and direct workflow of Sotheby's Global Restitution 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 getters 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 Restitution 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 restitution field.
  • Generate incremental business through research and contacts, specifically lawyers, heirs, museums and researchers.
  • Publish articles in relevant magazines and be a recognised 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.


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