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

Bonhams
Bonhams
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London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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About Bonhams
Bonhams is a global auction house with an 18th 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 60 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 M.F 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 2023 sale for a record £1.984,400 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 3, 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 A3, 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 coordinate 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 daytoday auction activities and ensure the Department has all it needs to run smoothly and effectively. Tasks will include responding to client enquiries pre and postsale, 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 fastmoving 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

  • 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing to 33 with service.
  • Private Health Care
  • Health & Wellbeing Assistance Program
If you wish to apply, please send your CV and cover letter by the 10th April 2024 at midnight.

Bonhams is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.
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