American Art Cataloguer — Research, Cataloging & Auctions

CMW Ltd Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision care

401(k) plan with matching

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Generous paid time off

Fitness reimbursement

Annual discretionary bonus

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Christie's in New York seeks a Cataloguer, American Art to support the continued excellence of its American Art department. You will research provenance, measure and catalogue property for public and private sales, write catalogue essays, and coordinate with curators, conservators and external experts.

The role requires a Bachelor's in fine arts (Master's preferred), strong research skills and superb client service. Expect an active auction calendar and close collaboration with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the fine or decorative art category preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research property for bibliography, provenance and exhibition history using libraries, databases, the internet and outside experts.
• Physically catalogue property for public and private sales, including measuring, condition and media assessment.
• Write and prepare catalogue essays.
• Assist with documents for consignments and proposals.
• Coordinate restoration and framing with outside experts and internal stakeholders.
• Act as liaison between department and experts to communicate effectively.
• Flag authenticity concerns and condition issues promptly to specialists.
• Proof all cataloguing with specialists before final proof.
• Prepare property for hilling sessions and amend catalogue sheets accordingly.
• Send out special interest letters to market upcoming auctions.
• Prepare condition reports and forward to clients upon request.
• Assist clients in galleries during previews and sale weeks and be main contact for property questions.

Skills

Typing skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Client service

Calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in fine or decorative art

Master's degree

Job description

Christie's in New York seeks a Cataloguer, American Art to support the continued excellence of its American Art department. You will research provenance, measure and catalogue property for public and private sales, write catalogue essays, and coordinate with curators, conservators and external experts.

The role requires a Bachelor's in fine arts (Master's preferred), strong research skills and superb client service. Expect an active auction calendar and close collaboration with internal teams.