Cataloguer, Design (12 month Mat Cover FTC)

Support the Senior Cataloguer (SC) with

·         Cataloguing and handling all Property on arrival at the warehouse (measurements, date, signature, labels) and input into internal systems according to style guide

·         Source provenance, exhibition history and literature and input into internal systems

·         Co-ordinate all academic research for the Design Sales

·         Writing essays for the Design Sales

·         Reach out to specialists and artist representatives (galleries/studios/foundations/estates/) for confirmation of cataloguing and authentication

·         Sourcing comparative images and quotes for confirmed works and obtain copyright permission from Copyright Manager or external owners

·         Proofing all cataloguing, essays and additional images and captions for the sale catalogues and ensure the department style guide is adhered to

·         In collaboration with the Shipping department, collate relevant materials and write letters to relevant external authorities to ensure works are shipped to the UK under the appropriate tariff codes and keep track of applications progress

·         Creating detailed ‘Sales Packs’ using market research for all sales where relevant

·         Ensuring that copies of certificates of authenticity are kept on file and released appropriately after the sale

·         Sourcing remote cataloguing for all late arrivals

·         Writing saleroom condition reports in internal systems

·         Proof gallery guides and lot cards

·         Assisting specialists with research for potential consignments and as needed for business-getting initiatives (proposals, appraisals)

·         Support specialists and department during the exhibition/previews prior to auctions