Expert Tribal Art

The role

You will curate high-quality auctions by evaluating objects for authenticity, provenance, and market relevance. You will also develop relationships with sellers and use market insights to grow the category.

What you will do

• Curate high-quality auctions by evaluating objects for authenticity, age, attribution, condition, provenance, market relevance and buyer appeal.
• Safeguard trust and responsible trade by researching provenance and applying authenticity, quality and compliance standards.
• Grow high-quality supply by identifying and developing relationships with dealers, galleries, collectors, professional sellers and collection owners.
• Support sellers with specialist knowledge and practical guidance on estimates, reserve prices, timing, presentation and object quality.
• Identify category growth opportunities using market insight and auction data.
• Develop and test auction themes, seller initiatives and process improvements.
• Share specialist knowledge and commercial insights with colleagues.

Required qualifications

• Demonstrable specialist expertise in Southeast Asian, Oceanic or Americas Art & Antiques.
• Good knowledge of at least one additional area within the role’s wider scope.
• Professional experience in the art, antiques, auction, gallery, dealer, collecting, curatorial or online marketplace environment.
• Ability to assess authenticity, attribution, quality, condition and provenance.
• Strong research skills using specialist literature, archives, databases and auction records.
• Awareness of cultural-property, responsible-sourcing and provenance considerations.
• Strong understanding of the European art and antiques market and auction dynamics.
• Commercial and proactive approach to develop relationships with dealers, collectors and professional sellers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Attention to detail and sound judgement.
• Confidence using digital platforms, data and research tools.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership and collaborate effectively.

Nice to have

• Expertise in African Art & Antiques
• An established specialist network
• Relevant additional languages
• Broader regional expertise

Benefits

• Learning & Development initiatives including development plans and mentorship programmes
• Inclusive and queer-friendly environment
• €100 Catavoucher when you join
• €50 Catavoucher on your birthday
• An extra day off each year to Pursue Your Passion
• Additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events

Before you apply

• Apply with an English CV and Cover Letter.
• Hiring decisions are made by the recruitment team.
• AI tools may be used to support the review of your application.

About the company

Catawiki is a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects. It is a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up.