Cataloguer
Posted 16 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Cataloguer, Jewelry”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyGemology
Study levelGraduate certificate or higher
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.
THE ROLE
The function of this role is to support the Jewelry department in London, cataloguing jewels and other related materials. The Cataloguer will support both auctions and private sales. Further, they will help all sales efforts towards these sales channels whilst providing general assistance with ongoing projects and valuations within the department.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with Specialists to learn the cataloguing system and processes in order to develop fluency with catalogue descriptions, gemological terminology, jewelry dating, styles, makers, etc.
- Research property, working closely with Specialists, and assist in writing footnotes and/or biographies for use in catalogue and/or website; obtain reproduction rights of outside imagery when required
- Assist with online and printed catalogue production, ensuring that photography of objects is completed in a timely manner, images are color-proofed, text is proofed, and online catalogue text & images are correct
- Communicate & maintain catalogue and property deadlines to department
- Assist with sale-related responsibilities, including condition reports, tracking interest, assisting with exhibition set-up, staffing exhibitions and assisting prospective clients, conducting underbid recording and bidding when needed
- Assist with the evaluation of works for auction and appraisal purposes, including responses to phone and written estimate requests; work with Specialists on valuations and close follow-up on property that has been estimated but not yet consigned for sale
- Assist with online valuation requests and learn to evaluate and price works for auction
- Assist with pre-sale and post-sale marketing and press write-ups, private sales and proposal write-ups; ensure all consignment promises are met
- Develop business contacts and strategic opportunities