Associate Cataloguer, Books and Manuscripts

Job Description

Sotheby's, a premier destination for art and luxury established in 1744, is seeking an Associate Cataloguer to support the Books and Manuscripts Department in New York. The Associate Cataloguer will play a crucial role in coordinating and cataloguing both live and online sales, contributing to print and digital catalogues, and assisting with large-scale appraisals. This role also involves providing general support to specialists and consultants within the department.Responsibilities:

• Assist with the evaluation of works for auction and appraisal purposes.
• Work with specialists on valuations and follow-up on property consignments.
• Assist in securing consignments, including client correspondence and auction estimates.
• Maintain consignment lists and client records.
• Conduct research to establish provenance and publication history.
• Write and proofread catalogue notes and essays.
• Assist with catalogue production, including data entry and layout.
• Coordinate sale-related responsibilities, including condition reports and exhibition setup.
• Promote auctions and respond to bidder inquiries.
• Manage sellers and their property through pre- and post-sale processes.
• Partner with other business areas to resolve client issues.

Requirements:

• At least two years of experience in an auction house or dealer setting.
• Knowledge of a classical language preferred.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to broaden knowledge.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekend hours when necessary.
• Proven administrative or relevant experience is desirable.

Sotheby's offers:

• A proposed base salary ranging from $50,000 to $60,000.
• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus.
• A competitive benefits package.