Senior Sculpture Lead - Paris & European Auctions

Cultural Signal; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotheby’s France seeks a lead sculpture specialist to coordinate Paris and global sales, aligning regional strategy with the Worldwide and European Head. You will bring a high level of academic expertise in European sculpture and represent Sotheby’s in confidential appraisals and public events.

As a senior member of the sculpture team, you will oversee cataloguing, valuations, consignments, client relations across France and Europe, and drive auctions through exceptional research, events, and

Qualifications

• Academic training in art history to postgraduate level.
• High-level experience in European sculpture marketplace.
• Proven client-facing track record.
• Fluency in English and French; reading knowledge of Italian and/or German preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee organization of Sculpture sales in Paris, in line with the company's strategy in France and across Europe.
• Supervise the expertise and valuation of works of art within the department and provide specialist guidance on consignments, sales, and collections in which the department is involved.
• Oversee and conduct cataloguing and research, including high quality research catalogue notes and sale-related documentation in both French and English.
• Direct the preparation of inventories, proposals and business-winning opportunities.
• Supervise the physical management of property, including receipt processes and object tracking, working closely with department administration and operational teams.
• Ensure the smooth day-to-day management and operation of the department.
• Lead the promotion of property offered for sale, respond to client enquiries and support auction activities, including telephone bidding when required.
• Identify, develop and maintain relationships with Sotheby's clients in Paris and across France and Europe.
• Oversee the organisation of events and initiatives designed to develop departmental business and promote works offered for sale.
• Ensure compliance with all Sotheby's policies, procedures and legal requirements in all client interactions and business activities.

Skills

Art history (postgrad)

European sculpture expertise

Client facing experience

English & French bilingual

Education

Postgraduate degree in Art History

Job description

Sotheby’s France seeks a lead sculpture specialist to coordinate Paris and global sales, aligning regional strategy with the Worldwide and European Head. You will bring a high level of academic expertise in European sculpture and represent Sotheby’s in confidential appraisals and public events.

As a senior member of the sculpture team, you will oversee cataloguing, valuations, consignments, client relations across France and Europe, and drive auctions through exceptional research, events, and