Senior Specialist, Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, source, and secure works for Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art sales
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with collectors, advisors, institutions, and key market stakeholders
• Participate in valuation projects and evaluate property at Sotheby’s and client locations
• Drive private-sale opportunities and meet individual consignment and revenue goals
• Provide high-level expertise in cataloguing, research, provenance work, and condition reporting
• Support full sale execution, including exhibition oversight and client communication
• Manage consignment-related costs, including marketing, logistics, and financial elements
• Liaise with internal departments such as Marketing, Press, and Operations to ensure seamless sale preparation
• Mentor junior colleagues, including cataloguers and coordinators

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art via auction house, gallery, museum, or dealership
• Scholarly training in Art History or a related field
• Proven ability to evaluate works and produce polished research
• Strong working knowledge of the full auction cycle
• Demonstrated success in building and servicing high-level client relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent English required

About the Company

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.