General Decorative Arts Valuer
On-siteLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Provide formal, evidence-based valuations for sale, insurance, taxation, family division, loan collateral, and estate planning purposes based on on-site visits or desktop updates. Locate, catalogue, and photograph items with exceptional attention to detail, submitting accurate and detailed cataloguing in a timely manner. Assist with valuations across the UK and Europe, being prepared to travel extensively at short notice. Liaise with specialist departments and external consultants to verify cataloguing and values, while adhering to legal and compliance requirements such as CITES and AML. Maintain an accurate calendar, manage expense claims, and support sales initiatives when required. This temporary 12-month role requires a graduate standard with RICS membership desirable and 5+ years of international auction house experience.
Required Qualifications
- Educated to graduate standard
- Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or a related professional body
- A minimum of 5 years' experience valuing chattels at an international auction house, specialist valuation service, or related art business
- Proven practical experience of cataloguing and valuing British and Continental Furniture, Rugs and Carpets, Sculpture, and Clocks
- Full, clean driving licence
- Good IT and photography skills
- Strong communication skills
- An organised and methodical approach to work
- Fluency in English
- Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally when required
- Ability to work under pressure, coordinate a busy schedule, and prioritise workload all whilst meeting tight deadlines
- Holding a flexible approach to working hours
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge in additional areas such as Modern Design, Asian, Indian and Islamic Decorative Arts, Silver, Collectibles, etc.
- Understanding the UK taxation system within the context of chattels valuations i.e. IHT, CGT, Acceptance in Lieu scheme, conditional exemption claims, rental negotiations, and retrospective valuations
- Proficiency in another European language
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