Private Sales Art Research Assistant, Post-War/Contemporary

CMW Ltd Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Christie's in New York is seeking a Research Assistant for Private Sales in Post-War & Contemporary Art (Temporary). You will assist Specialists with provenance research, prepare fact sheets, coordinate image editing, and write artwork essays to support the sales cycle.

The role requires a degree, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and confident communication with staff and clients; additional language skills are a plus for this temporary assignment.

Qualifications

• Passion for Post-War and Contemporary Art and wider arts.
• Well organized with proven ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Strong follow-up and attention to detail.
• Ability to converse with staff and clients in a confident and articulate manner.
• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Specialists with researching works for upcoming sale, including provenance and exhibition history checks.
• Produce fact sheets for floating and consigned works.
• Respond to internal inquiries for Fact Sheets and prices.
• Coordinate image editing and photography.
• Write artwork essays.
• Support the proposal preparation process.
• Assist with gallery guide and price list creation.
• Assist with installing galleries for private sale views and mounting lot cards.
• Perform general department tasks as assigned by line manager.

Skills

Passion for Post-War & ContemporaryArt

Organized

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Additional language skills

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree

Job description

Christie's in New York is seeking a Research Assistant for Private Sales in Post-War & Contemporary Art (Temporary). You will assist Specialists with provenance research, prepare fact sheets, coordinate image editing, and write artwork essays to support the sales cycle.

The role requires a degree, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and confident communication with staff and clients; additional language skills are a plus for this temporary assignment.