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Assistant(e) département Photo - Stage 6 mois

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Christie's

2mo ago

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

  • You must be a master's student in Art History (or related fields), have long-term art market internship experience, speak fluent English, and be computer-savvy.
  • You will assist in cataloguing works, conduct research, prepare sale dossiers, manage logistics, organize exhibitions, liaise with stakeholders, and support daily administrative tasks.

Requirements

  • Vous êtes étudiant en master Histoire de l’Art et/ou un double diplôme avec une école de commerce ou IEP (ou équivalent) et vous avez un réel intérêt pour la photo.
  • Vous justifiez d’une expérience (stage de longue durée) dans le marché de l’art.
  • Vous parlez couramment anglais et maitrisez les outils informatiques.

Responsibilities

  • Assister au cataloguing des œuvres (coordination restauration, expertise, encadrement, rapports de condition etc.) ;
  • 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 ;
  • Préparer les dossiers de vente avec toutes les informations sur les œuvres : photos HD, CR, scan, biblio, photos in situ ;
  • Contribuer à la bonne organisation des expositions ;
  • Assurer la correspondance avec les restaurateurs, experts et artistes ;
  • Apporter un support dans les tâches administratives quotidiennes du département et du spécialiste (envoi courriers, recherches hors vente, assistance projets etc.).

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship lasts for 6 months, from early January 2025 to the end of June 2025.

What role will the intern be supporting?

The intern will work directly with the directrice des ventes (Director of Sales) and the directrice Europe (European Director) of the Photo department.

What kind of tasks will the intern perform?

The intern will assist with cataloguing artworks, conduct bibliographic research, prepare descriptive fiches, manage correspondence, and support daily administrative tasks.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

The candidate should be a master's student in Art History or a double degree with a business school or IEP (or equivalent) with a genuine interest in photography.

Is there any prior experience required for this internship?

Yes, candidates should have prior long-term internship experience in the art market.

What is the remuneration for the internship?

The intern will receive a monthly stipend of 800 euros gross, along with meal vouchers worth 10 euros per day and reimbursement of transportation costs up to 50%.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located at 9 avenue Matignon, 75008 Paris.

Is an internship agreement required?

Yes, an internship agreement is required as part of the candidate's academic program for a full-time internship from Monday to Friday.

What benefits can interns expect during the internship?

Interns will have the opportunity to work closely with art objects of potentially museum-quality, alongside passionate experts eager to share their knowledge.

How do I apply for the internship?

Interested candidates should submit their applications to indicate their interest in the internship opportunity.

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Mission & Purpose

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.