Heritage Auctions
Consignment Director, Comics and Comic Art
Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
Consignment Director, Comics and Comic Art at Heritage Auctions. Evaluate consignments of comic books, original comic book art, and related memorabilia. Provide expert opinions to consignors, bidders, and associates, and generate and respond to leads. Responsibilities
Evaluate property and establish auction estimates. Acquire consignments and generate leads. Research, authenticate, and catalog property. Proof catalog text and images, press releases, consignment and bidding emails, and advertising copy. Market lots in auctions to various clients and expand the client database. Answer inquiries before, during, and after the auction. Travel as needed to meet with clients and review property for potential consignments. Actively participate in auctions and trade shows. Utilize extensive knowledge of authenticating, valuing, and understanding the market for international comic book variants across different countries and eras. Utilize knowledge of grading comic books to determine consignments value in accordance with industry grading standards. Experience and Qualifications
Eight (8) years of Comics and Comic Art experience, including: Experience in comic books, comic book art, pulps, and related memorabilia. Experience with Golden Age comic books and original comic artwork from the 1930s to the 1950s. Experience with authenticating and assessing collectibles in Japanese comics (Manga). Travel
40% international and domestic travel required. Education and Eligibility
Any suitable combination of education, experience and training will be accepted. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries: Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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Consignment Director, Comics and Comic Art at Heritage Auctions. Evaluate consignments of comic books, original comic book art, and related memorabilia. Provide expert opinions to consignors, bidders, and associates, and generate and respond to leads. Responsibilities
Evaluate property and establish auction estimates. Acquire consignments and generate leads. Research, authenticate, and catalog property. Proof catalog text and images, press releases, consignment and bidding emails, and advertising copy. Market lots in auctions to various clients and expand the client database. Answer inquiries before, during, and after the auction. Travel as needed to meet with clients and review property for potential consignments. Actively participate in auctions and trade shows. Utilize extensive knowledge of authenticating, valuing, and understanding the market for international comic book variants across different countries and eras. Utilize knowledge of grading comic books to determine consignments value in accordance with industry grading standards. Experience and Qualifications
Eight (8) years of Comics and Comic Art experience, including: Experience in comic books, comic book art, pulps, and related memorabilia. Experience with Golden Age comic books and original comic artwork from the 1930s to the 1950s. Experience with authenticating and assessing collectibles in Japanese comics (Manga). Travel
40% international and domestic travel required. Education and Eligibility
Any suitable combination of education, experience and training will be accepted. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries: Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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