Recruitment

Gaining employment in the art and antiques can come through a variety of routes, from taking academic courses, starting out as a saleroom porter or simply starting up a new dealership.

According to the Art Basel UBS global art market report for 2017, the combined employment in the dealer and auction sectors worldwide is around three million.

Indian auction house AstaGuru expands into the UK

27 March 2026

Indian online-only auction house AstaGuru has expanded into the UK and set up home in west London.

Beatrice Campi joins Essex saleroom Sworders

20 March 2026

Indian and Islamic Art specialist Beatrice Campi has joined auction house Sworders of Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex.

New faces at Sworders and Gorringe's and a promotion at Woolley & Wallis

18 March 2026

The latest Movers & Shakers from around the world of art and antiques

New hires at Heritage Auctions and Lyon & Turnbull are among the latest Movers & Shakers

13 March 2026

From decorative arts and jewellery to new offices and law, here is a selection of the latest hires across the world of art and antiques

Movers & shakers: New Bonhams headquarters in the US and latest hires in the UK

18 February 2026

New locations, hires and industry developments across the world of art and antiques

Promotions and hires across auction houses and art dealers

05 February 2026

The latest round up of Movers & Shakers in the art and antiques sector

Business launches and new joiners across the world of art and antiques

28 January 2026

The latest Movers and Shakers from auction houses, galleries, advisors and associations

Auction house and dealer hires among the latest recruitment round up

09 January 2026

The latest Movers & Shakers in the UK and overseas

New faces in Oxford, London and Germany across auction houses and fair organisers

08 December 2025

A round up of the latest Movers & Shakers in the UK and overseas

Auction house expansions, relocations and hires around the UK and US

01 December 2025

A round up of the latest Movers and Shakers

Henry House to join Dreweatts as CEO

25 November 2025

Newbury auction house Dreweatts has hired Henry House from Sotheby’s.

Japanese art expert Suzannah Yip joins Alastair Gibson Auctions

24 November 2025

Leading Japanese works of art specialist Suzannah Yip is now working in partnership with Alastair Gibson Auctions in Kent.

International hires and expansion – the latest updates from auction houses and advisory firms

20 November 2025

Our latest selection of moves, appointments and industry developments in the world of art and antiques

New faces at Phillips and Duke’s are among the latest art and antiques Movers and Shakers

11 November 2025

A round up of hires and anniversaries across auction houses, dealers and fairs

Major auction house rebrand and a round up of the latest Movers and Shakers

05 November 2025

An update on news across the world of art and antiques from auction houses to dealers.

Clare Durham to lead ceramics and glass department in Devizes

20 October 2025

Henry Aldridge & Son in Devizes is establishing a dedicated ceramics and glass department, after appointing specialist valuer and cataloguer Clare Durham.

Édouard Challemel du Rozier and Rodica Seward

New owners, hires and expansion: latest updates from across auction houses, dealers and fairs

14 October 2025

The latest Movers & Shakers in the world of art and antiques

Lama Koubrously, Marta Somauroo and Ilaria Bellucci

Azca Auctions announces new team after directors depart

06 October 2025

Azca Auctions in Hammersmith, west London, has announced new recruits following the departure of the founding directors earlier this summer.

Latest hires and expansion plans including a London rare book dealer opening stateside

26 September 2025