Specialist in Islamic and Indian Art

D.R.A.W RECRUITMENT; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established London auction house is seeking a Specialist in Islamic and Indian Art to curate thematic sales, source and value works, and engage with collectors. Strong academic background and commercial experience are required, with fluency in a relevant language as a plus. This position offers both full-time and part-time options, allowing for shaping a crucial department within the firm.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial experience within an auction or gallery environment.
• Excellent knowledge of the market and ability to build relationships.
• Strong writing and presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Curate up to three specialist sales per year.
• Source, value, catalogue, and market artworks.
• Revitalise and lead a key category within the auction house.

Skills

Strong academic grounding

Commercial experience in Islamic and Indian Art

Writing and presentation skills

Fluency in Persian or Arabic

Job description

An established London auction house is seeking a Specialist in Islamic and Indian Art to revitalise and lead this important category. The successful candidate will curate up to three specialist or thematic sales per year, sourcing, valuing, cataloguing and marketing works spanning manuscripts, paintings, textiles, ceramics, metalwork, arms and armour, and related objects from across the Islamic and Indian worlds.

This role suits someone with strong academic grounding and proven commercial experience in the field, ideally gained within an auction or gallery environment. They will have excellent knowledge of the market, the ability to build relationships with collectors and dealers, and strong writing and presentation skills. Fluency in a relevant language such as Persian or Arabic is advantageous.

The position offers the chance to shape a department within a growing, mid-market London auction house known for its specialist sales and collaborative culture. It is available on a full-time or part-time basis, based in London.