Skinner, New England’s leading auction house for antiques & fine art, seeks a specialist in modern and contemporary art to assist with evaluation, appraisal, research, and cataloging of fine artwork. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of 20th and 21st century art and the current auction market as well as a strong knowledge of Western art from various cultures and periods.
Responsibilities:
Procurement of property
Encourage new business opportunities especially in the expansion of Skinner’s markets
Appraise, research, authenticate, and catalog works of art for auction
Liaise with consignors and buyers regarding all aspects of the auction process
Responsibilities:
Procurement of property
Encourage new business opportunities especially in the expansion of Skinner’s markets
Appraise, research, authenticate, and catalog works of art for auction
Liaise with consignors and buyers regarding all aspects of the auction process
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years experience
Master’s degree in art history or equivalent market experience
Ability to work both independently and with a team with flexibility and creativity in a fast paced environment
Strong communication skills
USPAP certification preferred
Minimum 5 years experience
Master’s degree in art history or equivalent market experience
Ability to work both independently and with a team with flexibility and creativity in a fast paced environment
Strong communication skills
USPAP certification preferred
How To Apply:
Please email (note “Fine Art Specialist/Your last name” in the subject line) and email cover letter and resume to careers@skinnerinc.com or mail cover letter and resume (no phone calls) to: Att. Careers,Skinner, Inc., 274 Cedar Hill St., Marlborough, MA 01752
Please email (note “Fine Art Specialist/Your last name” in the subject line) and email cover letter and resume to careers@skinnerinc.com or mail cover letter and resume (no phone calls) to: Att. Careers,Skinner, Inc., 274 Cedar Hill St., Marlborough, MA 01752
Apply by:
January 24, 2015
January 24, 2015
Salary:
Salary commensurate with experience. Skinner offers a competitive package including salary, profit sharing, 401k, health & dental insurance, paid vacation and a unique and varied working environment.
Salary commensurate with experience. Skinner offers a competitive package including salary, profit sharing, 401k, health & dental insurance, paid vacation and a unique and varied working environment.
About this Organization:
Skinner, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading auction houses for antiques and fine art and the only major auction house headquartered in New England. With expertise in over 20 specialty collecting areas, Skinner draws the interest of buyers from all over the world and its auctions regularly achieve world record prices. Skinner provides a broad range of auction and appraisal services, and it is widely regarded as one of the most trusted names in the auction business. Skinner’s appraisal experts regularly appear on the PBS-TV series, Antiques Roadshow, and its specialty departments include American Furniture & Decorative Arts, American & European Paintings & Prints, European Furniture & Decorative Arts, 20th Century Furniture & Decorative Arts, Fine Ceramics, Fine Jewelry, Couture, Fine Musical Instruments, Asian Works of Art, Rare Books & Manuscripts, Science & Technology, Oriental Rugs & Carpets, American Indian & Ethnographic Art, Fine Judaica, Toys, Dolls & Collectibles, and Discovery. Skinner galleries are located in Boston and Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Skinner, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading auction houses for antiques and fine art and the only major auction house headquartered in New England. With expertise in over 20 specialty collecting areas, Skinner draws the interest of buyers from all over the world and its auctions regularly achieve world record prices. Skinner provides a broad range of auction and appraisal services, and it is widely regarded as one of the most trusted names in the auction business. Skinner’s appraisal experts regularly appear on the PBS-TV series, Antiques Roadshow, and its specialty departments include American Furniture & Decorative Arts, American & European Paintings & Prints, European Furniture & Decorative Arts, 20th Century Furniture & Decorative Arts, Fine Ceramics, Fine Jewelry, Couture, Fine Musical Instruments, Asian Works of Art, Rare Books & Manuscripts, Science & Technology, Oriental Rugs & Carpets, American Indian & Ethnographic Art, Fine Judaica, Toys, Dolls & Collectibles, and Discovery. Skinner galleries are located in Boston and Marlborough, Massachusetts.
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