European Art Specialist

$60,000 - $100,000/Yr

Heritage Auctions - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The European Art Specialist at Heritage Auctions is responsible for evaluating property, acquiring consignments, and building relationships with clients. This role involves participating in the catalog production and sales processes, conducting research, and providing excellent customer service. The position is based in Chicago but may require travel to meet clients and review properties for potential consignment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate property and establish auction estimates.
• Acquire consignments through Heritage Auctions and individually generated leads.
• Travel as needed to meet with clients and review property for potential consignment.
• Assist in the research, authentication, and cataloguing of property.
• Write essays on select lots.
• Proof catalog text and images, consignment and bidding emails, and advertising copy.
• Market lots in auctions to various clients.
• Contribute to the expansion of the client database.
• Answer inquiries before, during, and after the auction.
• Actively participate in auctions.

Requirements

• Master's Degree preferred.
• 5+ years experience in a major auction house preferred and/or as a commercial dealer.
• Excellent research skills in resources necessary for European works of art.
• Reading knowledge of French is preferred.
• Knowledge in assessing and describing conditions under UV and in daylight.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to multitask and be detail-oriented.
• Positive attitude and good customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn and work well with a team.
• Ability to follow set standards and take direction.
• Ability to analyze and propose solutions to problems.
• Excellent organizational skills: accurate and thorough.

Nice-to-haves

• Reading knowledge of French is preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it!