German, Austrian & Swiss Classical & Modern Art Expert

Catawiki

Germany
Hybrid (2 days in-office encouraged)
German, austrian & swiss classical & modern art expertise
Source and evaluate artworks
Produce expert lot descriptions
Catawiki is seeking a German, Austrian & Swiss Classical & Modern Art Expert to evaluate and curate artworks from these regions, managing a diverse range of submissions. The role emphasizes collaboration with sales and aims to enhance the art category's offerings while requiring strong expertise in art appraisal and a commercial mindset

Job Summary

  • You will source and evaluate artworks spanning late medieval and Renaissance works up to the 16th century, German and Austrian Old Masters, 19th-century painting, German/Austrian/Swiss Modernism, and key classical-to-modern movements from the region.
  • You will work within the Classical & Modern Art category alongside our existing experts, the broader expert team, Sales and the category leadership team to grow our German, Austrian & Swiss Classical & Modern Art offering.
  • You’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher when you join, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an extra day off each year to “Pursue Your Passion.”

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Catawiki is seeking a German, Austrian & Swiss Classical & Modern Art Expert to evaluate and curate artworks from these regions, managing a diverse range of submissions. The role emphasizes collaboration with sales and aims to enhance the art category's offerings while requiring strong expertise in art appraisal and a commercial mindset.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • German, Austrian & Swiss Classical & Modern Art expertise
  • Source and evaluate artworks
  • Produce expert lot descriptions
  • Build and maintain commercial relationships
  • Lead valuation, condition and authenticity assessments
  • Commercial ownership and relationship-building

Nice-to-have

  • Passionate about mission and customers
  • Open to change and feedback
  • Cross-functional delivery
  • Strong interpersonal collaboration
  • Flexibility to support adjacent categories

Key Requirements

  • Strong track record in German, Austrian & Swiss Classical & Modern Art
  • Proven experience in gallery management, auction houses or art dealing
  • Distinctly commercial mindset
  • Credibility and presence in German-speaking art markets
  • Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills
  • Experience working in online marketplaces

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Not specified

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