CATALOGUER FTC (Maternity Cover)

London

Acting as a Cataloguer, in the 20th Century & Contemporary Art Department in London, this position will be responsible for assisting the Head of Sale/Online Sale Manager and Specialists with valuations, enquiries and cataloguing and researching property for our departmental sales and online platform.

Phillips values a workforce with a wide variety of experiences, backgrounds and skills, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

Research property including authenticity, bibliography, provenance and exhibition history for auction, valuation, and private sale using libraries, online databases, the internet, and external experts/ authenticating bodies.

Proof and complete all research for cataloguing using auction standards and review with Heads of Sale/Online Sale Manager and/or Specialists.

Research and provide all relevant information using auction standards for use in marketing materials, valuations and proposals.

Coordinate and act as a key contact for relevant departments during the production of marketing material, valuations and proposals.

Physically catalogue property for auction, valuation, and private sale using auction standards.

Research and write catalogue notes and other marketing material where appropriate.

Prepare property for review meetings with Heads of Sale/Online Sales Manager and Specialists to determine value, condition and marketability, and amend cataloguing to state changes.

Prepare condition reports and review with Heads of Sale/Online Sales Manager and Specialists where appropriate.

Work alongside the Property Manager and Operations team to ensure condition is correctly catalogued and restoration is undertaken where appropriate.

Assist with digital catalogue production and layout, including photography coordination.

Send Specialist cataloguing confirmations (cataloguing, provenance, expertise confirmation and approval).

Assist clients via e-mail, telephone and on-site.

Discuss artworks with Specialists, other staff and clients.

Collaborate with other Cataloguers and assist where needed to support the other 20th Century and Contemporary Art Sales.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Training

Bachelor’s degree in Art History or related field, required.
Master’s degree in Art History or related field, preferred.
Experience performing similar duties in an auction house or internationally recognized gallery or museum.
Language skills in addition to English, preferred.

Personal Attributes

Ability to operate with grace under pressure while delivering a high standard of work on tight deadlines.
Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with all other areas within the business.
Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and responsibly.
Proactive with excellent project management and organizational skills.
Knowledge of contemporary art with an ability to prepare academic texts on artworks.

Working Conditions

Weekends and evenings required where necessary.
Work is primarily undertaken in our Berkeley Square office with frequent visits to our off-site warehouse.

Additional Info

Deadline to apply for this role: Friday 3rd May 2024

To apply for this position, please send a copy of your CV to careerseurope@phillips.com