ABOUT SOTHEBY'S
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.
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Sotheby’s, the oldest and largest internationally recognised firm of fine art auctioneers in the world, has been uniting collectors with world-class works of art since 1744.
We will be looking for exceptional candidates at graduate-level or equivalent to participate in our unique 14-week paid Internship Programme this Autumn.
The objective of the Sotheby’s Internship Programme is to provide practical training experience to candidates interested in pursuing a career in the auction world. Placements are available across both Specialist and Business areas at Sotheby’s.
Interns will be assigned a department based on their academic interests and professional goals, and will work under the supervision of a designated staff member. Over the course of the autumn auction season, our interns will have the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a renowned auction house, see great rarities and works of art, and discover potential industry careers. Interns will also attend seminars led by senior staff members on a regular basis and will be assigned a group project to present to a panel of programme sponsors during the final week of the internship.
Our Autumn 2024 Internship Programme will run from Monday 9th September 2024 - Friday 13th December 2024.
Candidate Profile
- A curiosity and passion for learning
- Teamwork experience
- A positive attitude and self-motivation
- Strong interpersonal skills
- A strong academic record
Eligibility Requirements
- Candidates must be graduate level or equivalent
- Must be able to commit to the entirety of the 14-week program, Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm
- Candidates must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom without visa sponsorship
Deadline
- Applications for our internship will be open from 12pm UK Time on Tuesday 7th May 2024 and close at 12pm UK Time on Tuesday 21st May 2024
- Incomplete or unsubmitted applications will not be considered.
- Once your application has been submitted, please note you may not receive any communication in response to your application until Monday 10th June 2024.
Departments
Please use the list below to indicate in your application up to 3 departments (in order of preference) your areas of interest for the autumn internship. Sotheby’s will strive to match each candidate with an appropriate department based on interest and background. We cannot guarantee you will be placed in the department of your choosing and not all departments offer internships every programme cycle.
Client Strategy
Valuations
Marketing
Partnerships, Preferred & Events
19th Century Continental Paintings
Antiquities
Books & Manuscripts
Chinese Works of Art
Contemporary Art
Communications/Press
English & Continental Furniture
Impressionist & Modern Art
Indian Modern and Contemporary
Islamic Art
Japanese Works of Art
Jewellery
Legal
Middle East Modern and Contemporary
Modern and Contemporary African Art
Modern British Pictures
Old Master Drawings
Old Master’s Paintings
Photographs
Prints & Multiples
Restitution
Sculpture
Silver & Vertu
Watches
Wine & Spirits
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