Cataloguer for Arts and Antiques Auction House

Posted on: 2013-01-21

PROFILE

Project leader, researcher and cataloguer in the fine arts, collectibles and auctions industry.  An integrative worker with a fine art education and strong administrative experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Cataloguer for 20TH Century Design Department
Rago Arts & Auction Center, Lambertville, NJ                                                                          2010 to 2012

• Collections management: Contracted property intake for clients and managed inventory for three annual auctions with valuations in excess of $4 million each
• Researched and wrote provenance for a wide range of art and antiques, specializing in the Arts & Crafts movement and Mid Century Modern design
• Conducted all research necessary for identification, authentication and pricing
• Catalogued property within the auction house database, taking full responsibility for accurately vetting all property
• Managed and advised assistant cataloguers, interns and researchers for 20th Century Design department
• Expert use of programs and databases for cataloguing and research, including MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, CUS, Live Auctioneers, artnet and Auction Flex                                                                                                                                                         

  Executive Assistant
  Rago Arts & Auction Center, Lambertville, NJ                                                                        2009 to 2010

• Head administrative support to the company president included client correspondence, writing appraisals, meeting and greeting appointments, answering inquiries about collections, auctions and property intake
• Corresponded with local and national press, promoting future auctions and preparing post-auction results and archival information

   Realtor

   Weidel Realtors, New Hope, PA                                                                                          2002 to present

• Licensed Realtor in New Jersey and Pennsylvania since 2002, specializing in historic and fine luxury homes in Hunterdon and Bucks County areas

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SANDRA MORRISON

   OTHER EXPERIENCE

   Public Relations Director

   FACT: Fighting Aids Continuously Together, New Hope, PA                                              

• Served as vice-president for charitable, non-profit organization for two years
• Wrote and developed quarterly newsletter
• Coordinated press releases
• Organized fundraising events

Gallery Manager

Perrault-Rago Gallery, Lambertville, NJ                                                                                

• Retail sales manager for 20th Century decorative arts gallery
• Installed, photographed, labeled, priced and staged gallery exhibitions
• Promoted ongoing exhibitions

Vintage Clothing Shop Owner

Flirtation Vintage Clothing, Montclair, NJ                                                                           

• Owned and operated a boutique vintage clothing business that specialized in retro men’s and women’s apparel and accessories from the 19th Century through the 1970’s
• Produced and choreographed vintage fashion shows for nightclubs, festivals, charity events and television. Recruited talent for each event.

     EDUCATION

     Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
     BA in Fine Art

     Leeds University, Leeds, England
     Fine Arts exchange program

     Princeton School of Real Estate, Pennington, NJ