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.


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Phillips makes management changes

26 May 2025

There has been a shake-up of the global leadership team at auction house Phillips.

Laura Warrilow

The latest Movers & Shakers including the return of head of watches at Fellows

23 May 2025

The latest jobs moves and appointments across the world of art and antiques

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Latest Movers & Shakers including a new chief executive at LAPADA

06 May 2025

The latest jobs moves and appointments across the world of art and antiques

Alexander Rotter of Christie's

Alexander Rotter named new global president at Christie’s

02 May 2025

Alexander Rotter has been appointed global president of Christie’s with immediate effect.

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Shanks joins LADAPA as new chief executive to replace Simms

28 April 2025

LAPADA, The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers, has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Shanks as its new chief executive officer from June 2025.

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Arms and armour specialist David Williams joins Olympia Auctions

28 April 2025

Veteran antique arms and armour specialist David Williams is joining the Olympia Auctions team as senior consultant.

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Latest Movers & Shakers including new Rogers Jones saleroom

07 April 2025

The latest jobs moves and appointments across the world of art and antiques

Emanuela Tarizzo

Frieze Masters announces new director

26 March 2025

Returning to Regent’s Park for the 21st time, Frieze London and Frieze Masters 2024 saw solid sales and attendance. A new director is hoping to continue that trend

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Movers and shakers: latest art trade appointments including a new head of motorsport at Graham Budd

17 February 2025

The latest jobs moves and appointments across the world of art and antiques

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Simon Phillips appointed as Treasure House chairman

03 February 2025

London summer event The Treasure House Fair has appointed Simon Phillips of Mayfair gallery Ronald Phillips as chairman of the fair and the advisory board.

Simon Phillips

Latest Movers & Shakers including new chair of Treasure House Fair

30 January 2025

The latest jobs moves and appointments across the world of art and antiques

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Christopherson takes on BAMF chair role

27 January 2025

The British Art Market Federation (BAMF) has appointed Tom Christopherson as its new chairman.

Bonnie Brennan and Guillaume Cerutti

Bonnie Brennan replaces Guillaume Cerutti as CEO of Christie’s

16 January 2025

Christie’s has appointed Bonnie Brennan as Chief Executive Officer with current CEO Guillaume Cerutti becoming chairman as well as taking on a new role within Artémis, the holding company of the auction house’s owner François Pinault.

Julia Fitzgerald Gray Background

Latest Movers & Shakers including a new marketing chief at Freeman’s Hindman

14 January 2025

The latest jobs moves and appointments across the world of art and antiques

Maarten Ten Holder

Art advisor Gurr Johns appoints new CEO in the US

08 January 2025

Gurr Johns, the art advisory and appraisals firm, has appointed Maarten ten Holder as chief executive of the group’s North American operation.

Martin Wilson of Phillips

Martin Wilson to succeed Ed Dolman as chief executive at Phillips

20 December 2024

Executive chairman of Phillips Ed Dolman is standing down in 2025 and will be succeeded by Martin Wilson.

Angus O'neill

New ILAB president among latest Movers & Shakers

03 December 2024

The latest jobs moves and appointments across the world of art and antiques

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Young specialist: Time flies when you’re having fun

23 September 2024

Three years ago we featured Lewis Walduck, aged 17, in our Collector Interview (ATG No 2490). He was also a horological apprentice with The Clock Work Shop at the time. Now, at the venerable age of 20, he has been in touch with us again to announce the good news about his latest role.

James Richards of dealership Charles Ede

Dealership Charles Ede appoints James Richards to boost fine art sales

11 September 2024

London firm Charles Ede is expanding its repertoire and has brought in James Richards to launch its new approach which includes a greater focus on fine art at this year's 'Frieze Masters'.

Siddall

National Portrait Gallery appoints its first female director

29 August 2024

The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) has announced the former fair organiser Victoria Siddall as its new director.

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