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Assistant(e) département Art d'Asie - Stage 6 mois

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Christie's

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Research & Development
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • Paris
  • Quick Apply
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AI generated summary

  • You must be a 3rd-year student or master's level in Art History or a related field, have experience, interest in Asian arts, and speak English with strong computer skills.
  • You will conduct research, prepare descriptions for artworks, assist in auction organization, attend client meetings, and support daily administrative tasks in the department.

Requirements

  • Vous êtes étudiant.e en 3ème année de licence ou en master Histoire de l’Art, Marché de l’art et/ou un double diplôme avec une école de commerce ou IEP (ou équivalent).
  • Vous avez un intérêt pour l’arts d’Asie.
  • Vous justifiez d’une expérience (stage de longue durée).
  • Vous parlez anglais et maitrisez les outils informatiques.

Responsibilities

  • Effectuer des recherches bibliographiques indispensables à l’expertise des lots : en bibliothèque, au bureau, sur internet ou aux archives ;
  • Préparer les fiches descriptives pour les expertises et aider à gérer le déplacement des œuvres ou les transports chez les encadreurs et les restaurateurs ;
  • Contribuer à la bonne organisation des ventes aux enchères à venir ;
  • Assister ponctuellement aux rendez-vous clients ;
  • Apporter un support dans les tâches administratives quotidiennes du département.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is for a duration of 6 months, starting in January 2025 and ending in June 2025.

What are the key responsibilities of the intern?

The intern will conduct bibliographic research, prepare descriptive sheets for expertise, assist in organizing upcoming auctions, attend client meetings occasionally, and provide administrative support to the department.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates should be in their third year of a bachelor's program or pursuing a master's in Art History, Art Market, or a related field, and have an interest in Asian art.

What is the monthly stipend for this internship?

The internship offers a stipend of 800 euros gross per month, along with restaurant vouchers and transportation reimbursement.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located at 9 avenue Matignon, 75 008 Paris, France.

Is knowledge of English required for this position?

Yes, proficiency in English is required.

Can I apply for this internship if I have only brief experience in the field?

Candidates are expected to have prior long-term internship experience.

What kind of support will the intern receive during this internship?

Interns will have the opportunity to work with passionate experts and be in contact with artworks of potentially museum-quality.

How many days a week will the intern be expected to work?

The internship requires full-time availability, from Monday to Friday.

Is there an application process for this internship?

Interested candidates can apply directly to Christie's to express their interest in the internship position.

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Founded in 1766, Christie’s is a world-leading art and luxury business. Renowned and trusted for its expert live and online auctions, as well as its bespoke private sales, Christie’s offers a full portfolio of global services to its clients, including art appraisal, art financing, international real estate and education. Christie’s has a physical presence in 46 countries, throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific, with flagship international sales hubs in New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris and Geneva. It also is the only international auction house authorized to hold sales in mainland China (Shanghai). Christie’s auctions span more than 80 art and luxury categories, at price points ranging from $200 to over $100 million. In recent years, Christie’s has achieved the world record price for an artwork at auction (Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvador Mundi, 2017), for a single collection sale (the Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller, 2018), and for a work by a living artist (Jeff Koons’ Rabbit, 2019). Christie’s Private Sales offers a seamless service for buying and selling art, jewellery and watches outside of the auction calendar, working exclusively with Christie’s specialists at a client’s individual pace. Recent innovations at Christie’s include the groundbreaking sale of the first NFT for a digital work of art ever offered at a major auction house (Beeple’s Everydays, March 2021), with the unprecedented acceptance of cryptocurrency as a means of payment. As an industry leader in digital innovation, Christie’s also continues to pioneer new technologies that are redefining the business of art, including the creation of viewing and bidding experiences that integrate augmented reality, global livestreaming, buy-now channels, and hybrid sales formats. Christie’s is dedicated to advancing responsible culture throughout its business and communities worldwide, including achieving sustainability through net zero carbon emissions by 2030.