Cataloguer

6 days ago

London, United Kingdom Bonhams Full time

**About the Bonhams Network**

Founded in 1793, Bonhams is a global network of auction houses, with the largest number of international salerooms, offering the widest range of collecting categories and selling at all price points. Bonhams is recognised for its bespoke service, and a dedication to local market relationships, enhanced by a global platform. With 14 salerooms, Bonhams presents over 1,000 sales annually, across more than 60 specialist categories, including fine art, collectables, luxury, wine & spirits, and collector cars. In 2022, Bonhams added four international auction houses to its network: Bukowskis, Stockholm; Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen; Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris and Brussels; and Skinner, Massachusetts. The success of Bonhams’ global strategy is a result of recognising the shift in growing intercontinental buying and increased digital engagement.

**About the Department**

The Modern British and Irish Art department at Knightsbridge holds three core online auctions each year and contributes to several theme sales including Blazing a Trail, Modern British Women.

As well as featuring the traditional Modern British and Irish artists we are always open to trends and try to create and identify new markets for collectors with dynamic and eclectic tastes at every level, while also supporting our network of colleagues at New Bond Street.

**About the Role**

In your role as Cataloguer, you will be required to carry out the following:
**Key Responsibilities**
- To catalogue incoming property for sale and oversee photography of each item
- Management of the sale process, including but not limited to overseeing authentication, property control, keeping track of consignments and artwork movements, research, maintaining a progress database, monitoring adverts, contributing catalogue notes, liaising with senior staff over sensitive areas and assisting with condition reporting prior to the sale
- Liaise with specialists to ensure prompt advice and service to our customers and complete initial research to develop specialist knowledge across the period
- Play a leading role in business intelligence and client research; updating databases and anticipating growth areas by keeping on top of news and social media etc
- Keeping records and files in order for customers, sales and external consultantsEfficient handling of client enquiries over the telephone and at the front desk and on valuations alongside specialists

**Key Skills and Experience**
- Excellent word processing skills, knowledge of MS Word and Excel
- Excellent time management and ability to prioritize workload
- Organizational and administrative skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality
- Flexibility and the ability to be a team player
- Experience in an Auction house, gallery or museum is preferredA knowledge or enthusiasm for Modern British & Irish Art

**What We Offer**

Some of our benefits and perks include:

- 28 days holidays (including Bank Holidays), increasing to 33 with service.
- Healthcare and Life Assurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Cycle to Work SchemeSeason Ticket Loan

If you wish to apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by the 25th September 2025 at midnight.

Bonhams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

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