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    Cataloguer, Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art - London, United Kingdom - Bonhams

    Bonhams
    Bonhams London, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    About Bonhams

    Bonhams is a global auction house with an th century heritage poised for transformative change. Our global operations are based in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong where we sell in over categories, including motor cars, paintings, jewellery, and entertainment memorabilia.

    About the Role

    The role incorporates responsibilities of Cataloguer and Sale Coordinator and is an integral role in the expert department, supporting the Specialists in the successful delivery of auctions as well as the day to day running of the department.

    About the Department

    The Modern and Contemporary South Asian department in London holds several sales a year: two live auctions in London and two online-only auctions. We work closely with colleagues internationally for consignments mainly in Europe, Singapore and the United States. Our department offers paintings, sculptures, works on paper and photography by notable artists such as Husain, Francis Newton Souza, Sayed Haider Raza, George Keyt, Jagdish Swaminathan and Zarina Hashmi. We recently sold, Bhupen Khakhar's, Residency Bungalow in our June sale for a record £, inc. premium, the highest result achieved for a South Asian artist at Bonhams.

    Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Catalogue incoming property for sale and oversee photography of each item.
  • Research, contributing catalogue notes, assisting with condition reporting prior to the sale.
  • You will be the department's experienced user of Auctioneer , Bonhams' bespoke Auction Management System and primary business tool.
  • You will be responsible for managing clients and their property throughout the sale cycle, including receipting property into A, generating and issuing consignment contracts, requesting and uploading client details and payment management.
  • You will be the Department's primary contact for a range of external stakeholders ranging from our clients to restorers and suppliers, escalating to your Specialists when required.
  • You will help co-ordinate the movement of property throughout the sale cycle, working with regional offices, Shipping, Operations & Photography to ensure efficient and compliant stock transfer.
  • You will work with Client Services, Operations and Shipping to support clients with after sale enquiries, including the resolution of payments and arranging shipping quotes for both purchased and unsold lots.
  • You will support your Department with preparing valuations, condition reports and condition photography as required.
  • As an important part of the Department, you will also support on many day-to-day auction activities and ensure the Department has all it needs to run smoothly and effectively. Tasks will include responding to client enquiries pre and post-sale, bidding and event management.

    • Key Skills & Attributes

  • Strong time management and organisational ability
  • Excellent communication in all modes with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to manage workflow and priorities in a fast-moving environment
  • A flexible approach and a willingness to support Departments and teams outside of your core responsibilities
  • Previous experience in an administrative position (not necessarily from an auction background)

    • Bonhams Benefits

    days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing to with service.
    Private Health Care
    Health & Wellbeing Assistance Program

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