Property Handler

About Sotheby's

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese works of art, jewelry, watches, wine and spirits and design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge.

Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.

Sotheby’s is looking for Property Handlers to support a variety of specialist departments, responsible for handling a large spectrum of artwork, furniture and other types of extraordinary objects.

• Work closely with specialist departments, registrars, and operations staff to move property throughout the building
• Receive, open, tag and scan property as directed
• Move property to and from loading docks, departmental storage and exhibition locations
• Obtain all property location information from the registrar
• Transport property to and from loading docks, department storage and exhibition locations
• Prepare exhibition space, including placement of movable walls, pedestals, platforms and other display material
• Place property for display, including onto shelves or platforms, hanging or mounting onto walls, and assembling property
• Stand exhibitions and assist clients in viewing property (remove from wall or case, move furniture, etc.)
• General exhibition lighting
• Maintain safe property handling
• Function as helper on the truck or van, if any
• Perform other tasks consistent with these responsibilities as required
• Maintain cleanliness and appropriate presentation of exhibition and back‑of‑house spaces and equipment
• Ensuring property handlers are well groomed and in proper uniform, which must be worn and pressed at all times
• Display a positive attitude and adhere to Sotheby’s service standards

• Substantial lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying of property required
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds
• Overtime and weekend work required
• Prior fine‑art handling experience a plus

The hourly range for this position is $24.50‑$40.00, depending on experience and qualifications. Employees in this role may be expected to work overtime, and will receive additional pay at the applicable overtime rate. Further, premiums in the form of an additional percentage of the hourly wage are provided once employees achieve certain levels of seniority with the company or become project leads.

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