Job Offerings - Great Gatsby's Auction

Every once in a while I am contacted by someone with information about job offerings which might be of interest to the appraisal community.  I try not to make a habit of it, yet in the current economic environment, if I can help and pass along possible job and career opportunities, I like to get the word out.

Great Gatsby's Auction in Atlanta is currently looking for a furniture specialist and regional reps in the Birmingham, Alabama area and one in the Nashville, Tennessee area.

According to Marie Kowalik the regional representative positions, "are not full-time positions, but these would be qualified individuals who can make house calls on our behalf and do onsite reviews of potential consignments. Compensation would include reimbursement of travel expenses and a percentage of the hammer price (an average of 5%) of all accepted consignments".

The furniture specialist job posting is below in the block quote.

For addtional information please contact Marie Kowalik at marie@greatgatsbys.com and office number 770-457-1903 x115

Position Available

Great Gatsby’s Auction Gallery, the southeast’s largest and most prestigious auction house, based in Atlanta, and celebrating its 30th year in business, is currently seeking a full-time furniture and decorative arts specialist to add to its auction staff.  Ideal candidate will be well versed in 19th and 20th century European and American furniture and decorative arts, and will be responsible for the research and cataloging of collections.  General responsibilities will include writing catalog entries, preparing condition reports and communicating with potential consignors and buyers.  The preferred applicant will possess several years of experience working in an auction environment, along with the appropriate academic credentials. Compensation package to include reasonable relocation expenses to Atlanta, if required.

Interested applicants should e-mail their resume, along with salary requirements to:  Marie Kowalik, marie@greatgatsbys.com

About Great Gadsby's (http://www.greatgatsbys.com)

 For nearly 30 years, Great Gatsby's has been offering rare antiques, investment quality art, fine collectibles, and classic cars to buyers and collectors worldwide, with each and every piece hand selected by us as we search the globe for the best it has to offer.

Our 60,000 square foot showroom is filled to the rafters with the most eclectic assemblage of fine antiques available anywhere. Whether you're looking for 18th-19th century American or Continental art, fine antique furnishings, chandeliers, unusual billiard tables or saloon style bars, classic and vintage cars, garden accents, architectural elements, or that one special accent piece to complement your decor, we have it all!