Specialist | House Sales & Collections | Donnington Priory, Newbury

We are looking for a Specialist Cataloguer and Valuer, to join our House Sales and Collections Team. This is a full-time position, based at our beautiful and historic Head office in Donnington Priory, Berkshire. The successful applicant will enjoy working within a thriving department at a fast paced and exciting auction group which is building its brand and strengthening its position within the market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the department in valuing, cataloguing and processing collection sales
• Develop business contacts and strategic opportunities, including developing auction and private sales strategies with the Head of Department
• Write and prepare catalogue essays. Research property including bibliography, provenance and exhibition history
• Assist with departmental administration including email and telephone enquiries
• Participate in pre-selling upcoming auctions through targeted marketing efforts
• Coordinate and produce materials and information for Press and Marketing
• Actively participate in events, art fairs, and other functions to represent Dreweatts.

Skills & Experience:

• Prior experience as a general valuer and cataloguer with a good knowledge of research practices
• Good understanding of and experience in working with MS Office suite
• Excellent organisational skills and an exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Client management experience.

Application:
Please send CV and covering letter to:
Mandy Dooley | mdooley@dreweatts.com
Closing Date: 14 July 2023

Picture Specialist | Hambridge Lane, Newbury

A fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing Fine Art department.

The successful candidate will be focussing on our yearly three Old Master, British and European Art sales, and contributing to our six online sales. This role includes managing valuations, cataloguing, researching, writing condition reports, and liaising directly with clients and colleagues to provide excellent client service. The successful applicant will have at least two years relevant cataloguing experience in all aspects of a busy picture department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend off-site valuations, including probate, sale, and insurance and provide our valuations team with notes and estimates
• Co-ordinate online and walk-in valuations
• Source items for our Old Master, British & European Art sales
• Catalogue Old Master, British & European Art sales, online and other sales
• Liaise with external experts with relevant queries / for authentication
• Oversee pre-sale viewing in our galleries on Pall Mall and Donnington Priory
• Write and email condition reports, discuss items with potential buyers
• Assist with catalogue production (including proof reading, and writing notes etc)
• Contribute to pre- and post-sale marketing and administration efforts
• Participate in auction day activities e.g. phone bidding and auctioneering (subject to experience).

Skills & Experience:

• Graduate in Art History or comparable
• At least two years’ experience as a picture specialist in an auction house
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A willingness to learn and support every aspect of the department
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Excellent computer skills.

Application:
Please send CV and covering letter to:
Mandy Dooley | mdooley@dreweatts.com
Closing Date: 14 July 2023