Jacqueline Silverman & Associates

Los Angeles, CA

DESCRIPTION

Jacqueline Silverman & Associates, a boutique appraisal firm specializing in the valuation of
impressionist, modern, post-war, contemporary, and emerging art, seeks an experienced, motivated and
highly-organized individual for the position of Associate Appraiser.

Duties

• Conduct appraisals for all media of impressionist, modern, post-war and contemporary fine art for a wide variety of client needs including insurance coverage, estate tax/stepped-up basis, non-cash charitable contribution, gift tax, art financing, equitable distribution, and sale advisory
• Prepare appraisals and blockage discount reports for artist and architect estates/archives
• Prepare art market summaries and reports
• Coordinate placement of client property for sale via auction houses and galleries
• Client relations and marketing
• Update appraisal templates to comply with current standards
• Supervision of junior staff members and interns
• General office and clerical tasks as needed
• Other projects as required

Requirements

• Minimum five years’ experience in the valuation of Impressionist & Modern Art, American Art, and/or Post-War & Contemporary Art
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Compliant with current version of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
• Member of AAA, ASA, or ISA preferred
• Ability to travel locally, nationally and internationally for appraisal assignments, museum exhibitions, conferences, and art fairs
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity with FileMaker Pro or similar database programs preferred

Position Overview

• Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience
• Generous benefits package
• Position is full-time, exempt; employment is at-will

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may send CV, letter of introduction and writing sample to Karen McManus,
karen@jsaappraisals.com.