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,
[email protected].
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