Lead African & Oceanic Art Researcher - Paris Auctions

Sotheby's; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sotheby’s in Paris seeks a dedicated specialist to lead research and cataloguing for Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. You will manage auction operations, including cataloguing, photography coordination, and sale processing, while supporting the European Head of Department and the global team.

The ideal candidate combines passion for art with meticulous scholarship, strong ethics, and excellent client service. Fluency in French and English is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in cataloguing and provenance research.
• Fluent in French and English with strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with international teams and departments.

Responsabilités

• Lead research and cataloguing for Paris-based sales, ensuring accuracy and adherence to Sotheby’s standards.
• Coordinate photography and sale processing; support European Head of Department and global team.
• Draft catalogue essays in French and English; manage production deadlines.

Connaissances

Fluent French

Fluent English

Research skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Outils

AI tools

Description du poste

Sotheby’s in Paris seeks a dedicated specialist to lead research and cataloguing for Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. You will manage auction operations, including cataloguing, photography coordination, and sale processing, while supporting the European Head of Department and the global team.

The ideal candidate combines passion for art with meticulous scholarship, strong ethics, and excellent client service. Fluency in French and English is essential.