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Travelling Appraisal & Purchasing Events | Harrington’s Auctioneers & Appraisers

Harrington’s Auctioneers & Appraisers is seeking an experienced Art Appraiser / Buyer to join our travelling appraisal and purchasing team.

Working as part of a team of two to three professionals, you will travel across Canada to meet clients, evaluate fine art, antiques, and collectibles, negotiate purchases, and secure auction consignments. You will also play an important role in planning and curating four to six auctions each year.

We are looking for a knowledgeable art professional who combines sound appraisal judgement with strong sales and negotiation skills. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys building relationships and takes the initiative to develop new sources of consignments beyond our travelling events.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and appraise fine and decorative art, antiques, and collectibles, identifying suitable property for direct purchase or auction consignment.
• Meet with clients at Harrington’s travelling appraisal and purchasing events, providing knowledgeable, professional service.
• Research artists, makers, provenance, condition, and current market values to support accurate evaluations and acquisition decisions.
• Negotiate purchases and consignment agreements, developing strong, lasting relationships with clients.
• Plan and curate four to six auctions annually.
• Proactively seek new consignment opportunities outside our events through client outreach, networking, and relationships with collectors, estate professionals, and other referral partners.
• Work closely with the travelling team to deliver well-organized, successful events.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience evaluating and appraising fine art, supported by a background or education in Art History and strong general knowledge of antiques and collectibles.
• A minimum of 5 years of sales experience, preferably within an auction house, gallery, antiques business, or related field.
• Previous auction house or gallery experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, sales, and negotiation skills, with the ability to establish trust and communicate confidently with clients.
• A self-motivated, proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and contribute effectively to a small team.
• Willingness to build a network of contacts and actively develop new sources of auction consignments.
• Ability to travel extensively across Canada, typically spending two weeks out of province every four to six weeks.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: Starting at $ 60,000 annually following a successful 90-day probationary period,

A generous performance-based bonus structure provides significant additional earning potential, with typical total annual compensation of approximately $100,000, including base salary and bonuses.

Harrington’s also provides:

• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Company-paid hotel and transportation expenses while travelling
• A food allowance during business travel

This position offers the opportunity to travel throughout Canada, meet a diverse range of clients, and work with an interesting variety of fine art, antiques, and collectibles.

Job type: Full-time, permanent

Expected hours: Approximately 40 hours per week

About Harrington’s

Harrington’s Auctioneers & Appraisers is an established auction and appraisal company committed to providing exceptional service to our clients and a professional, rewarding workplace for our team.

If you bring a passion for fine art and antiques, strong sales experience, and the initiative to build relationships and generate new business, we invite you to apply.

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person