Job Description

DOYLE Auctioneers and Appraisers, is seeking a creative and dynamic leader as the Director / Senior Specialist of our Paintings Department.  As a key professional member of the senior team, the Director will define the strategy for long term business development to further the growth of the paintings department in our organization.

The Director manages all operations of a department of talented professional appraisers in the areas of Old Master Paintings, European and American Paintings, Modern Art, Post War Art, and Contemporary Art.  The department is responsible for the appraisal, research, valuation, authentication and consignment of works for approximately 30 auctions per year in a fast-paced environment.  In addition, the Director works closely with the company’s Trusts and Estates representatives to respond to their needs, overseeing the work of the department’s appraisers as they travel throughout the United States to appraise works of art for estates, trusts, and private collections and for auction sales.

The Director oversees business development and outreach to create new client relationships and to establish goals for the department.  The Director also represents DOYLE as an expert panelist at regional meetings with banks, law firms, collecting groups, appraisers’ associations, museums, historical societies and other professional groups.

Job Requirements

The candidate must be a qualified appraiser with expertise in researching, authenticating, valuing and cataloging property for estate and auction purposes. We are seeking a professional with a sophisticated educational background, along with prior auction, art gallery or museum experience and established relationships with experts, collectors, dealers and museums worldwide.

The candidate must have in-depth market knowledge, excellent public speaking skills and an entrepreneurial spirit to be successful in this position.  International candidates for this position must have the appropriate documents to work in the United States.

Founded in 1962, DOYLE is one of the world’s foremost auctioneers and appraisers of fine art, jewelry, furniture, decorations, coins, Asian works of art and a variety of specialty categories. Located in New York City, the global capital of the auction market, DOYLE offers approximately forty sales each year that attract a broad base of buyers and consignors from around the world. DOYLE has an established reputation for professionalism, integrity, expertise and exceptional client service skills. With the goal of achieving the highest possible prices at auction, DOYLE’s focus on providing individual attention to each client remains paramount.

We welcome resumes or confidential inquiries regarding this position. 

Please contact in confidence Joanne Mournet, Executive Vice President at Joanne@Doyle.com or at 212-427-2730 ext. 227.  Your contact will be treated with the utmost discretion. 

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Contact Person: Joanne Mournet Phone: 212-427-2730 Ext. 227
Email Address: Joanne@Doyle.com