Expert Tribal Art
Core
Curate high-quality auctions for Southeast Asian, Oceanic, or Americas Art & Antiques by evaluating objects for authenticity, provenance, and commercial relevance.
Role type
Senior IC Tribal Art Expert (Southeast Asian, Oceanic, or Americas focus)
Builds
High-quality auctions and category growth for Catawiki's marketplace
Domain
Art & Antiques (Southeast Asian, Oceanic, Americas)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Authenticity assessment, provenance research, market analysis, dealer relationship management, auction strategy, commercial judgment
Preferred skills
African Art expertise, established specialist network, additional regional languages, broader regional expertise
Technologies
Specialist literature, archives, databases, auction records, digital platforms, data tools
Responsibilities
Evaluate objects for authenticity, age, attribution, condition, and provenance; research provenance and identify compliance risks; develop relationships with dealers, galleries, and collectors; guide sellers on estimates, reserves, and presentation; identify category growth opportunities using market data; develop and test auction themes and process improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC