Specialist Impressionist & Modern Art

Impressionist & Modern Art Senior Specialist – London

Our client, a leading International Auction House, is seeking a Senior Specialist for their Impressionist & Modern Art Department. The ideal candidate will have experience within the Impressionist & Modern secondary art market for paintings, sculptures, works on paper and ceramics. The main focus of this role will be business-getting from Germany and Austria, so an established relationship and client base with the German/Austrian art market and private collectors in the region is essential.

• Proven experience in Impressionist & Modern Art and the auction industry, with a proven history of sourcing consignments for sale
• Valuation ability
• Fluency in German language
• Flexibility to travel
• Established relationships with dealers and collectors in the field
• Strong written and verbal communication and networking skills
• Entrepreneurial approach to generating business
• Proactive and detail-oriented

• Source consignments primarily in Germany and Austria for the department to fulfil the budgets set for the department sales.
• Travel regularly to source material for sale and develop the client base.
• Value and advise clients on the sale of their items and collections.
• Prepare sale proposals and work on private sales.
• Maintain and support the ongoing development of a database of customers.
• Build and maintain contact with established collectors to encourage further business with the company, either as buyers or sellers.
• Build and maintain contact with established trade contacts to encourage further business with the company.
• Work with the Head of Department and UK, Europe and Asia Heads on strategies to encourage new business opportunities.
• Participate in department meetings.
• Support the junior members of the team to encourage their development and knowledge of the market.
• Assist with auctions and exhibition events, either in the UK or worldwide as and when required.
• Promote the department through lectures and other promotional events.
• Maintain an awareness of competitors’ strategies to maintain the competitive position of the department in the market.