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Modern British Specialist - Head of Sale
Job Description
Alchemy is thrilled to be working with an established London auction house which is looking for a Modern British Art Specialist to lead their popular sales in the category.
Key responsibilities:
- Head of the Modern British Art auctions
- Business getting, sourcing artworks and clients
- Valuations visits and in charge of speedy replies to online valuations
- In charge of curating the sale exhibitions & Layout
- Ensuring all cataloguing is processed, helping with cataloguing and paperwork
- Working closely with marketing team on all departmental exposure
- Providing exceptional client service to both existing and new clients
- Working together with the Paintings team to assist with all sales, telephone bidding and clerking
Requirements:
- Knowledge and passion for 20th Century British Art and its secondary market
- Previous auction experience or gallery experience with a secondary market exposure
- Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work in a team
- Willingness to travel for client visits (mainly nationally)
- Great organisation skills, understanding of shipping, photography and other relevant auction processes
- Interest and knowledge of Contemporary British Art desired, not essential
If this opportunity sound exciting for you, do not hesitate to send your CV!