Watches Cataloguer

Christie's Hong Kong Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Christie's Hong Kong Ltd is seeking a cataloguer responsible for cataloguing and all related sale preparation. The role involves researching property for authenticity and provenance, preparing notes and condition reports, and supporting catalogue production.

You will liaise with departments to ensure smooth sale operations and contribute pricing research. The candidate should have a degree or relevant watches experience, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to learn

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2 years' work experience in watches.
• Demonstrated ability in appraising property for catalogue research and raisonne.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Researches property including authenticity, bibliography, provenance and exhibition history.
• Prepares catalogue notes and condition reports and assists with catalogue production.
• Participates in activities that support the smooth running of the sale and liaise with relevant supporting departments.
• Provides support and research on pricing and valuation, etc.
• Develops own specialist knowledge and market understanding.
• Builds understanding of current market and key players, objects knowledge and channels.
• Actively participates and prepares property for meetings to determine value, condition and marketability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Research

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multilingual (Cantonese, Mandarin, EN)

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2 years in watches

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The cataloguer is responsible for cataloguing and all related sale preparation

Specific duties & responsibilities will include but are not limited to

• Researches property including authenticity, bibliography, and where appropriate provenance and exhibition history.
• Prepares catalogue notes and condition reports and assists with catalogue production.
• Participates in activities that support the smooth running of the sale and liaise with relevant supporting departments
• Provides support and research on pricing and valuation etc.
• Develops own specialist knowledge.
• Builds an understanding of the current market and the key players, objects knowledge and channels.
• Actively participates and prepares property for meetings to determine value, condition and marketability.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

• Bachelor's degree or 2 years work experience in watches is preferred
• Previous internship or work experience in relevant department or having functional experience relevant to the role
• Demonstrated ability in appraising property for catalogue research and raisonee.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Research skills including analysis and interpretation of data.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity
• Knowledge of email, spreadsheet, work processing and presentation software (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to learn Christie's systems as approapiate to role
• Cantonese, Mandarin and English proficient
• An appreciation of and understanding of relevant Business Group and/or region including appreciation/understanding of watches an advantage
• Ability to work collaboratively, team player

Christie's is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's has since conducted the greatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries providing a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie's offers over 450 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Christie's, the world's leading art business, had global auction and private sales. Our sales figures were driven by an increase in new buyers across all geographies coming to the market, including from growth markets such as China and through the Internet. Christie's also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories.

Christie's has a global presence with 53 offices in 32 countries and 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, and Hong Kong. More recently, Christie's has led in growth markets such as Russia, China, India and the Middle East, with successful sales, exhibitions and initiatives in Shanghai, Moscow, Baku, Beijing, Mumbai, Delhi, Jeddah, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai.

Christie's is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's has since conducted the greatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries providing a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie's offers over 450 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Christie's, the world's leading art business, had global auction and private sales. Our sales figures were driven by an increase in new buyers across all geographies coming to the market, including from growth markets such as China and through the Internet. Christie's also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories.

Christie's has a global presence with 53 offices in 32 countries and 10 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, and Hong Kong. More recently, Christie's has led in growth markets such as Russia, China, India and the Middle East, with successful sales, exhibitions and initiatives in Shanghai, Moscow, Baku, Beijing, Mumbai, Delhi, Jeddah, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai.