Posted: 23-May-23
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $100-130k
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Position and Responsibilities Overview:
Masterworks has become a significant player in the market, with a collection of over 120 paintings valued at nearly $500m. We are looking for an experienced Appraiser, with a specialization in blue-chip Modern and Contemporary Art to join our Team.
You will report to the Director of Appraisals and be responsible for:
- Providing highly credible opinions on value for blue-chip Post War and Contemporary paintings by artists like Andy Warhol, Joan Mitchell and Mark Bradford.
- Assessing Fair Market Value for paintings priced in excess of $1 million and regularly contributing to pricing sessions.
- Vetting artworks for acquisition including analysis of the artist’s historical market performance, condition, provenance and appropriate authentication protocols for the artist.
- Performing and supervising research on artworks in the Masterworks portfolio and prospective acquisitions.
- Writing and editing essays on artworks acquired by Masterworks.
- Maintaining overviews of an artist’s practice and market and related research materials.
- Providing USPAP compliant Fair Market Value Appraisal Reports for works in the collection on an ongoing basis and actively contributing to the improvement of internal processes.
- Managing pricing data and information, in compliance with USPAP standards, for the 200+ artworks owned by the company.
- Inspection of artworks in person and on site, as necessary.
Requirements or Skill Sets:
- 8+ years of experience in the art market, with extensive knowledge of the secondary art market for Post War and Contemporary Art
- Experience at a major auction house, appraisal firm or advisory group is required
- Working knowledge of Excel and/or Google Sheets, including formulas, is a must
- Familiarity with database management and/or Airtable is a plus
- Highly analytical, data driven, discrete and highly organized
- Fast learner with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- USPAP compliant required
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to work in the NYC office.
- Must be eligible to work in the US - no exceptions.
Benefits at Masterworks:
- Daily catered lunches
- Free admission to art museums and galleries
- Health, dental, and vision coverage with FSA options
- PTO and 401k
- Discounted Equinox membership
- Happy hours, company outings, social clubs, and more!
How does Masterworks think about compensation?
The compensation range for the role is $100-130k (inclusive only of base salary, and exclusive of other potential competitive benefits such as on-target commission, bonus payments, and equity). Our ranges are very broad to accommodate all types of candidates and encourage growth. Specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on factors such as education, experience, qualifications, and alignment with market data. Exceptional candidates may receive salaries outside of the posted ranges.
