Chinese Paintings Specialist

4 weeks ago

Hong Kong, Central and Western District, Hong Kong SAR China Sotheby's Full time

The Junior Specialist / Specialist in this department will be responsible for cataloguing, researching, and coordinating the sales of Chinese Paintings, working closely with the Head of Department to develop new clients and maintain existing relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Help produce sales catalogues, including cataloguing and researching items for the auctions, corresponding with external experts, and writing essays.
  • Assist with aspects of catalogue production, including ensuring timely photography, helping with past-ups and layouts, liaising with Catalogue Production, and proof-reading catalogue texts.
  • Deal with day-to-day client enquiries at the counter, by email, and on the telephone.
  • Assist in writing condition reports and responding to photo forms, estimate enquiries, and general correspondence.
  • Assist in providing a comprehensive level of service to Sotheby's clients, including responding swiftly and accurately to estimate enquiries, photoforms, and general correspondence.
  • Assist with valuation and proposals writing.
  • Facilitate developing new clients and undertake business getting.
  • Develop specialist understanding of a variety of Chinese Paintings.
  • Participate in ad-hoc duties as requested, including additional main and mid-season auction-based duties.

Ideal Experience & Competencies

  • Degree educated or equivalent, preferably in Chinese Art History, Chinese Literature, or Chinese History.
  • Complete fluency in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, written and spoken essential.
  • Ideal experience and knowledge in Chinese Paintings.
  • Understanding of Sotheby's and its culture and services, and of the auction process in general.
  • First-class demonstrable research skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, and a commitment to an exemplary level of client service.
  • Able to demonstrate the capacity to take responsibility to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach and enthusiasm to learn.
  • A team player with a co-operative attitude and a willingness to take on a wide variety of tasks.
  • Able to work well under pressure and have a flexible approach to a wide range of tasks.
  • Good command in Photoshop, and knowledge in social media is an advantage.

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