Associate Specialist​/Specialist – Indian Himalayan Art

The Role

The Associate Specialist / Specialist is responsible for bringing in business, cataloguing and coordinating the sale and property, requiring in-depth knowledge of client relationship management and relevant markets for the art category working in close collaboration with a global team of specialists.

• Develop business contacts and strategic opportunities, including auction and private sales
• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with clients across all categories (collectors, dealers, corporations, advisors, institutions), including the ability to work with major clients.
• Partner with overseas specialists and the Client Advisory team on appraisals to drive long‑term business and re‑engage inactive clients.

• Review incoming photo inquiries and assess property for sale potential and value (pricing sessions).
• Research property authenticity, bibliography, provenance and exhibition history; write and prepare catalogue essays.
• Work on catalogue production and layout.
• Work with team to ensure the successful completion of photography, layout, and final sign-off of each catalogue and sale
• Prepare condition reports of consigned property prior to the auction
• Coordinate pre‑sale exhibition setup with departmental and global teams.
• Participate in pre‑selling upcoming auctions through touring, events and other targeted marketing efforts.
• Work with Press and Marketing to support outreach and promotional initiatives.
• Engage with buyers during sale week to market and pre-sell the sale
• Participate in telephone bidding during live auctions and assist clients throughout sale week.
• Proactively promote global sales, partnering with the Client Strategy department to target clients, identify interest, and register bids
• Attend and monitor competitors’ auctions and track results to maintain market awareness.
• Actively participate in events, art fairs, and other functions to represent Christie’s.

• Maintain and continually strengthen specialist knowledge
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ paid work experience within the industry
• Knowledge of the auction business
• Demonstrated ability in appraising property and business-getting.
• Proficiency in E-mail, spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software (Microsoft Office preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior spoken and written English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
• Ability to learn new internal systems and program quickly
• Client service oriented with strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritise and manage deadlines.
• Strong follow‑up skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to excel within a team environment while also independently managing projects.