Paid Art & Auction Intern – NYC, 10 Weeks

Christie's, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Christie’s, Inc. invites rising undergraduates for a 10-week Summer Internship in New York City, onsite at Rockefeller Center.

This paid program offers exposure to our art-market teams, gallery operations, provenance research, and client services while you gain hands-on experience in a world-leading auction house. You will support specialists, assist with cataloging, research for upcoming sales, prepare materials for previews, and participate in professional development activities.

Qualifications

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in the US at time of application (graduation date between June 2028 and June 2029)
• Must be able to participate and complete the entirety of the program
• Passion for fine art, luxury and the auction industry
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to contribute ideas in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• General department administrative tasks as assigned by line manager
• Keeping all data up to date in Christie’s internal systems
• Assisting specialists with provenance research, managing the department library and consignor files
• Responding to inquiries from clients for condition reports, images and fact sheets
• Researching works for upcoming sales - including both traditional research, using Christie’s onsite libraries, as well as public libraries in New York City, and also online research using auction databases and other internet sources
• Assist Junior Specialists with cataloguing and condition checks for consigned property
• Supporting the proposal preparation process
• Attending 'hilling' sessions, during which our specialists review works and share their knowledge
• Assist with installations for auction previews, which includes compiling, printing, and mounting lot cards for each work
• Support Analysts with client research; Artnet searches, compiling spreadsheets of competitive sales, and catalogue research for object intelligence
• Researching works - including both traditional research, using Christie’s onsite libraries, as well as public libraries in New York City, and also online research using auction databases and other internet sources
• Assist in writing copy and editing images for social media posts
• Review shipping queue daily, checking for payment and facilitating timely and compliant release of shipments

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Curiosity

Collaborative

Education

Undergraduate student in US

Job description

Christie’s, Inc. invites rising undergraduates for a 10-week Summer Internship in New York City, onsite at Rockefeller Center.

This paid program offers exposure to our art-market teams, gallery operations, provenance research, and client services while you gain hands-on experience in a world-leading auction house. You will support specialists, assist with cataloging, research for upcoming sales, prepare materials for previews, and participate in professional development activities.