Researcher and Gallery Assistant

About UsAmir Mohtashemi is an art dealer and leading specialist in Indian, Islamic andcross-cultural art. His experience spans over 30 years and today his advice is highlysought after by both private collectors and museums worldwide.The Mohtashemi gallery is located on Ryder Street in London, showcasingunique Indian and Islamic works of art, with particular interest in cross-culturalmaterials and designs. The gallery exhibits a range of items including paintings andminiatures, ceramics, metalwork, furniture, textiles and arms and armour. Amir holdsthe belief that objects should have a strong and credible provenance, and strives toacquire important, rare and interesting pieces in line with this value. Each year thegallery participates in several prestigious art fairs, namely TEFAF Maastricht andFrieze Master London.For further information, please visit www.mohtashemi.artJob DescriptionThe RoleThe Researcher and Gallery Assistant at Mohtashemi will research, catalogue andparticipate in the day-to-day running of the gallery.Main responsibilities:

• Research objects description pre- and post-acquisition using libraries, onlinedatabases and outside experts.
• Produce high-quality descriptions for objects, including title, place and date ofproduction, provenance, medium, comparative material and bibliography.
• Upload and maintain objects and their descriptions listed on the gallerywebsite.
• Help to write and curate our annual gallery catalogue released in line with ourpresentation at TEFAF Maastricht, as well as other gallery publications.
• Liaise with external researchers, photographers, designers and shippers.
• Maintain Artlogic database, ensuring inventory and stock are correctly locatedand logged.
• Assist with gallery art fair preparations, set up and assist clients on the standduring art fairs.
• Assist with bookkeeping and record-keeping, and shipping logistics whenrequired.
• Customer interaction and gallery maintenance on a daily basis.Requirements
• A minimum of Master’s degree in History of Art, preferably with a focus onIslamic and/or Indian Art.
• Strong research skills.
• Fluency in English essential, working knowledge in Arabic, Persian or French isdesirable.
• Excellent client service skills.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and proven ability to work tomultiple deadlines and show initiative.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to the flow of the gallery, with the ability toprioritise as such.
• Must be a strong team player with proven ability to work in a small team.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Applications and understanding of Artlogic isdesired.
• Experience in an art gallery, auction house or museum and cataloguing skillsdesirable.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.To ApplyPlease send CV and cover letter to info@mohtashemi.art and/oradmin@mohtashemi.art by 1st November 2026.