Specialist, Chinese Paintings

The Company
Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more Operational focused teams we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Business Judgement & Innovation. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is constantly inspiring to work with industry leaders across all segments of the business.

How You Will Make An Impact 

• Source Chinese Paintings for New York and Hong Kong sales (auction, online, and private sales) in the Chinese Paintings Department.

• Develop sourcing and client engagement strategies for the Americas region.

• Build and maintain relationships with collectors, dealers, advisors, corporations, and institutions.

• Generate new long-term business opportunities by connecting with active clients and reengaging with inactive clients by working on appraisals and auction estimates.

• Conduct academic research and prepare bilingual catalogue notes (Mandarin and English) and bilingual marketing and corporate communication materials.

• Assist with department catalogue production and layout.

• Participate in department meetings to determine value, condition, and marketability of Chinese Paintings.

• Co-ordinate pre-sale exhibition set up and targeted marketing efforts.

• Market and pre-sell artwork to clients in New York and Hong Kong sale weeks.

• Participate in Telephone Bidding with clients during New York and Hong Kong auctions in both English and Chinese.

• Represent Christie’s at events, art fairs and other functions.

What You Will Bring To The Team 

• Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree, in Art History or a related field and five (5) years of post-bachelor, progressive, related work experience.

• Must have five (5) years of experience with/in: Serving as a Chinese paintings specialist with a global auction house;

• Identifying, researching and evaluating works of art for appraisal purposes; and Preparing auction catalogues.

• Must have four (4) years of experience with/in: Developing and managing domestic and international client relationships; and gathering business intelligence to identify the relevant markets for Chinese Paintings

• Up to 30% domestic and international travel required.

• Ability to read and write Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and speak Mandarin fluently.

To apply, email resume to: [email protected] and reference: NY0139

40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Salary: $131,070 - $141,070

Christie’s, Inc. is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Christie’s Inc. ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces.

Closing Date: July 2nd, 2026

*Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.