Specialist Impressionist & Modern Art

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading International Auction House in London is seeking a Senior Specialist for their Impressionist & Modern Art Department. The role focuses on sourcing consignments primarily from Germany and Austria, requiring strong relationships with collectors and dealers in the region. The ideal candidate will be fluent in German and have proven experience in the auction industry. This position requires regular travel and proactive engagement with clients and markets.

Qualifications

• Experience within the Impressionist & Modern secondary art market.
• Established relationships with the German/Austrian art market and collectors.
• Flexibility to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Source consignments in Germany and Austria for department sales.
• Travel to develop the client base and source materials.
• Value and advise clients on items and collections.

Skills

Impressionist & Modern Art expertise

Valuation ability

Fluency in German

Strong communication skills

Entrepreneurial approach

Job description

Impressionist & Modern Art Senior Specialist – London

Our client, a leading International Auction House, is seeking a Senior Specialist for their Impressionist & Modern Art Department. The ideal candidate will have experience within the Impressionist & Modern secondary art market for paintings, sculptures, works on paper and ceramics. The main focus of this role will be business-getting from Germany and Austria, so an established relationship and client base with the German/Austrian art market and private collectors in the region is essential.

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in Impressionist & Modern Art and the auction industry, with a proven history of sourcing consignments for sale
• Valuation ability
• Fluency in German language
• Flexibility to travel
• Established relationships with dealers and collectors in the field
• Strong written and verbal communication and networking skills
• Entrepreneurial approach to generating business
• Proactive and detail-oriented

Responsibilities

• Source consignments primarily in Germany and Austria for the department to fulfil the budgets set for the department sales.
• Travel regularly to source material for sale and develop the client base.
• Value and advise clients on the sale of their items and collections.
• Prepare sale proposals and work on private sales.
• Maintain and support the ongoing development of a database of customers.
• Build and maintain contact with established collectors to encourage further business with the company, either as buyers or sellers.
• Build and maintain contact with established trade contacts to encourage further business with the company.
• Work with the Head of Department and UK, Europe and Asia Heads on strategies to encourage new business opportunities.
• Participate in department meetings.
• Support the junior members of the team to encourage their development and knowledge of the market.
• Assist with auctions and exhibition events, either in the UK or worldwide as and when required.
• Promote the department through lectures and other promotional events.
• Maintain an awareness of competitors’ strategies to maintain the competitive position of the department in the market.