Catalogue Old Masters at Sotheby's

September 7 2025

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Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:

The Old Master Paintings Department at Sotheby's London are hiring a Temporary Cataloguer.

Here's a list of the responsibilities:

RESPONSIBLITIES
-Cataloguing and researching items for the Old Master Paintings Day and Mid-season auctions as well as valuations, encompassing European paintings from the late 13th to early 19th centuries
-Researching and cataloguing of objects to the highest standard according to scheduled deadlines
-Corresponding and establishing relationships with external experts, while also following up and managing outstanding research enquiries
-Assisting with condition reports for the lots on offer
-Being involved in all aspects of our auctions throughout the year, including digital catalogue production, lot order finalisation, proofreading, colour-checking, producing marketing material and editorial content, assisting with exhibition layout and set-up, staffing exhibition, and targeting potential bidders
-Helping with day-to-day client enquiries at the counter, through the online enquiry portal, by email and on the telephone
-Maintaining excellence in client service when responding to estimate enquiries, general correspondence and photo requests
-Assisting with the maintenance of the OMP and 19th Century Paintings libraries and archive systems
-Assisting the Senior Experts with the research of paintings for valuations, proposals and other purposes
-Operating at all times in accordance with the company’s rules on compliance and corporate Governance.

Applications must be in by 12th September 2025 and no salary has been indicated.

Good luck if you're applying!

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