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Vendu Dickhaut Maastricht seeks experienced General Appraiser

Due to the expansion of our auctions, we are looking for an experienced general appraiser with a broad interest in art, design and antiques. Do you have the independence and sufficient experience to expertly assist clients on location and contribute to the growth of our organisation? Then this is your chance.

You will have a versatile job with a lot of freedom and responsibility. One moment you will be appraising at a client's home, the next you will be working in the auction house together with your colleagues from Maastricht or Rotterdam. You will appraise art, design, jewellery, collectibles and household effects, draft clear reports and assist clients in a personal manner during the auction process. You are also a substantive sparring partner within our team.

• Valuing goods at clients' premises and at Vendu Dickhaut Maastricht
• Drafting valuation reports, catalogue texts and condition reports (Dutch and English)
• Professionally assist customers in taking in goods for auction
• Act as a question and sparring partner for colleagues and management
• Helping out at auctions, viewing days and valuation days, sometimes also outside office hours
• Contribute to strengthening our network of contributors and relationships

• Proven experience as an appraiser, preferably within the auction business
• Independence and ownership
• Representative, customer-oriented and communicatively strong
• TMV certification is a plus
• Good command of the Dutch and English languages
• Flexible availability
• In possession of a driving licence

A versatile position (hours to be agreed upon) within a close-knit, expert team. You will work alternately at our locations in Rotterdam and Maastricht and sometimes at unique locations throughout the country. We offer plenty of room for personal input and entrepreneurship. You will work with passionate colleagues in an atmosphere of trust, commitment and professionalism.

You will work on our extensive seasonal auctions featuring art, antiques, design and jewellery. We also offer plenty of scope to carry out valuations independently and maintain customer contact. 

Vendu Dickhaut Maastricht has grown into a leading auction house in the southern Netherlands since its establishment in 1930. Located in the heart of Maastricht's Antiques Quarter, we bring together a broad network of buyers and sellers, both regionally and internationally. Our cooperation with Vendu Rotterdam ensures strong specialisation and additional in-house expertise. 

Our team consists of experienced specialists and driven support staff who work together with an eye for quality, accuracy and personal service. We are looking for a colleague who shares our growth ambition and wants to be part of a driven team where passion for art and antiques always comes together with teamwork and collegiality. 

Ready to use your expertise in a new way? Then send your motivation and CV to w.moerman@vendurotterdam.nl. For questions, please call Wim Moerman on 010-411 85 44. 

Upon employment, we require a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).