Specialist, Chinese Paintings
$131,070–$141,070 year
On-site · New York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Source Chinese Paintings for NY and HK sales; develop sourcing and client engagement strategies for the Americas region; build and maintain relationships with collectors, dealers, advisors, corporations, and institutions; generate new long-term business opportunities by connecting with active clients and reengaging with inactive clients by working on appraisals and auction estimates; conduct academic research and prepare bilingual catalogue notes (Mandarin and English) and bilingual marketing and corporate communication materials; assist with department catalogue production and layout; participate in department meetings to determine value, condition, and marketability of Chinese Paintings; coordinate pre-sale exhibition set up and targeted marketing efforts; market and pre-sell artwork to clients in New York and Hong Kong sale weeks; participate in Telephone Bidding with clients during New York and Hong Kong auctions in both English and Chinese; represent Christie’s at events, art fairs and other functions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree, in Art History or a related field and five (5) years of post-bachelor, progressive, related work experience.
- Must have five (5) years of experience with/in: Serving as a Chinese paintings specialist with a global auction house; Identifying, researching and evaluating works of art for appraisal purposes; and Preparing auction catalogues.
- Must have four (4) years of experience with/in: Developing and managing domestic and international client relationships; and gathering business intelligence to identify the relevant markets for Chinese Paintings
- Up to 30% domestic and international travel required.
- Ability to read and write Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and speak Mandarin fluently.
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