As part of a small team in this dynamic regional auction house you will play a key role within the business. In role of General Valuer you will carry out valuations, catalogue and develop business for the monthly Antiques and Works of Art sales which comprise over 500 lots of antique furniture gold, silver, jewellery, clocks and watches, Oriental and Asian works of art, paintings both traditional and contemporary, pottery, porcelain. There is a very well established antiquarian book department.
Collectors’ Sales are held bimonthly and typically comprise of coins, banknotes and exonumia, medals and militaria, toys, dolls and model railways, postcards, stamps, cigarette cards and ephemera, fishing tackle, sporting effects and instruments, ethnic, tribal and eastern arts and whisky, wine and spirits. Home furnishings and interiors sales are held fortnightly. A typical sale will comprise between 400 and 600 lots of decorative ceramics, books, vintage trunks and cases, 20th century design, furniture, rugs, collectables, glassware, lamps, pictures and other goods. Antiquarian and Collectable book auctions are
held monthly.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Valuations
- Cataloguing
- Dealing with customers
- Business Development
EXPERIENCE
This role will suit an experienced General Valuer who is interested in a move to the beautiful West Coast.
HOURS
The business generally operates on the basis of Monday-Friday 9am-5pm but sale and viewing days require longer hours and there are occasional weekend views.