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Asian and World Art Graduate Intern

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Christie's

Aug 1

  • Internship
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have a keen interest in Asian and world art, relevant academic background, strong research skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.
  • You will assist with research, cataloging, and documentation of Asian and world art, support exhibitions, and engage in client services while collaborating with the art team.

Requirements

  • - History of Art Graduate (or other relevant degree)
  • - Previous work experience – either paid or voluntary – within the Art Sector
  • - Language skills (fluent in English plus one or two other languages)
  • - Self-motivated and highly-organised
  • - Ability to demonstrate client facing experience
  • - Strong IT skills with familiarity of all Microsoft packages.

Responsibilities

  • - To support the Specialists in logistical and administrative functions relating to the Department
  • - Local property coordination for auctions and private sales
  • - Assist in setting up and maintaining exhibitions and boardroom events
  • - Maintain London tracker with all incoming property information
  • - Arrange local collections for property located in the UK
  • - Manage the transfer van requests to Paris, communicate all property movement to the Business coordinator in Paris
  • - Liaise with our shipping department to obtain shipping quotes and apply for export licenses to France, Hong Kong or New York, licenses for value and CITES
  • - Work with the Business Coordinator in Paris and New York to ensure the works are shipped for prompt arrival in the sale site
  • - Liaise with studio for images
  • - Assist the specialists in the prepare of valuations
  • - Help to receipt consignments
  • - Research archives for past auction prices
  • - Keeping a record of competitor’s sale dates and checking catalogues received prior to the sale
  • - Marking catalogues with prices realised and tallying the results
  • - Advising the Business Manager of results
  • - Any other tasks required as and when they arise

FAQs

What departments will the Asian and World Art Graduate Intern primarily support?

The role primarily supports the Chinese Art and Contemporary Indian Art teams.

What type of degree is preferred for this internship?

A History of Art Graduate or another relevant degree is preferred.

Is previous experience in the art sector required?

Yes, previous work experience, either paid or voluntary, within the art sector is required.

What kind of language skills are expected for this role?

Candidates should be fluent in English plus one or two other languages.

What are the main administrative tasks involved in this internship?

Administrative tasks include supporting specialists with logistical functions, coordinating local property for auctions, maintaining property information, liaising with shipping departments, and assisting in the preparation of valuations.

Will the intern have opportunities for exhibition-related tasks?

Yes, the intern will assist in setting up and maintaining exhibitions and boardroom events.

What benefits are offered to employees at Christie’s?

Benefits include 25 days annual leave, Christmas office closure, volunteering day, donation matching, flexible fitness fund, private health insurance, and more.

Is there a support system for employee health and well-being?

Yes, the company offers an Employee Assistance Programme that provides access to personal advice and support services, including counseling.

What is the closing date for applications for this internship?

The closing date for applications is 4th August.

What kind of skills are required for the role?

Required skills include being self-motivated, highly organized, having client-facing experience, and possessing strong IT skills with familiarity in all Microsoft packages.

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Christie's

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Mission & Purpose

Founded in 1766, Christie’s is a world-leading art and luxury business. Renowned and trusted for its expert live and online auctions, as well as its bespoke private sales, Christie’s offers a full portfolio of global services to its clients, including art appraisal, art financing, international real estate and education. Christie’s has a physical presence in 46 countries, throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific, with flagship international sales hubs in New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris and Geneva. It also is the only international auction house authorized to hold sales in mainland China (Shanghai). Christie’s auctions span more than 80 art and luxury categories, at price points ranging from $200 to over $100 million. In recent years, Christie’s has achieved the world record price for an artwork at auction (Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvador Mundi, 2017), for a single collection sale (the Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller, 2018), and for a work by a living artist (Jeff Koons’ Rabbit, 2019). Christie’s Private Sales offers a seamless service for buying and selling art, jewellery and watches outside of the auction calendar, working exclusively with Christie’s specialists at a client’s individual pace. Recent innovations at Christie’s include the groundbreaking sale of the first NFT for a digital work of art ever offered at a major auction house (Beeple’s Everydays, March 2021), with the unprecedented acceptance of cryptocurrency as a means of payment. As an industry leader in digital innovation, Christie’s also continues to pioneer new technologies that are redefining the business of art, including the creation of viewing and bidding experiences that integrate augmented reality, global livestreaming, buy-now channels, and hybrid sales formats. Christie’s is dedicated to advancing responsible culture throughout its business and communities worldwide, including achieving sustainability through net zero carbon emissions by 2030.