- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Heritage, Patrimony & Archives
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
About Sotheby's
Sotheby’s is an auction house founded in London in 1744. Its specialists work across fine art and collecting categories including jewelry, watches, handbags, wine, design, and classic cars. The house connects collectors through live and online auctions, private sales, and fixed-price purchases. Its work spans specialist research and cataloging, client services, marketing, technology, finance, and operations, supporting the preparation, sale, and movement of objects across its international network.
The Sculpture Specialist leads Sotheby's France’s sculpture activity, overseeing Paris sales, expertise, valuation, research, client development and departmental operations while coordinating business development and regional strategy with global and European leadership. The role also represents Sotheby's in confidential client valuations and public events, and supports auctions and sales.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the organisation of sculpture sales in Paris, aligned with Sotheby's strategy in France and across Europe.
- Supervise the expertise and valuation of artworks in the department, advising on consignments, sales and collections involving the department.
- Oversee and conduct cataloguing and research, including high-quality research catalogue notes and sale-related documentation in French and English.
- Direct the preparation of inventories, proposals and business development opportunities.
- Supervise the physical management of property, including receipt processes and object tracking, in close collaboration with department administration and operational teams.
- Ensure the smooth day-to-day management and operation of the department.
- Lead the promotion of property offered for sale, respond to client enquiries and support auction activities, including telephone bidding when required.
- Identify, develop and maintain relationships with Sotheby's clients in Paris, France and Europe.
- Oversee events and initiatives designed to develop departmental business and promote works offered for sale.
- Ensure compliance with Sotheby's policies, procedures and legal requirements in all client interactions and business activities.
- Represent Sotheby's in confidential client valuations and public events, including receptions, talks and lectures.
- Coordinate business development for Paris and global sales, and determine regional strategy with the Worldwide Head and European Head.
- Provide high-level academic expertise in sculpture.
Qualifications
- Postgraduate-level academic training in art history, including a demonstrated interest in European sculpture.
- High-level marketplace experience, particularly in European sculpture.
- A proven client-facing track record.
- Working fluency in English and French; reading ability in Italian and/or German is preferred.
Skills
Experience
High-level marketplace experience, particularly in European sculpture; a proven client-facing track record.
Education
Postgraduate-level academic training in art history, including a demonstrated interest in European sculpture.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Culture
Sotheby’s describes its culture in terms of client service, specialist knowledge, curiosity, collaboration, and ethical conduct. Its careers materials emphasize working across disciplines and encouraging employees to explore internal opportunities.
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