Senior Specialist, Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art, London

The Specialist, Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art, plays an integral role in sourcing, cataloguing, and selling works across Sotheby’s London and New York Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art sales, inclusive of live auctions, online auctions, and private sales. The role combines deep subject-matter expertise, rigorous scholarship, and strong client-facing skills with proactive business development and operational excellence. The Specialist will work closely with colleagues across EMEA, US and globally to cultivate consignments, steward clients, and contribute to the strategic growth and visibility of the Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art category, becoming an active member of Sotheby’s global specialist community.

Proactively identify, source, and secure works forModern and Contemporary South Asian Art sales, developing coherent and dynamic business-getting strategies in partnership with colleagues across London, EMEA, and global teams.

Cultivate and maintain relationships with collectors, advisors, institutions, fiduciaries, and key market stakeholders, ensuring exceptional client service and loyalty.

Participate in valuation projects and proposal development, evaluating property at Sotheby’s and at client locations, including international travel as appropriate.

Help drive private-sale opportunities alongside auction consignments, identifying key selling points and supporting targeted, proactive outreach.