Christie's 2026 Summer Internship - New York City

The Company

Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments, or in one of our more Operational teams, we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing fresh ideas whilst not forgetting our shared values; Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility & Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is inspiring to work with industry leaders across our business. 
 

Why This Role Matters

Next summer, you have the opportunity to join our team in New York as we continue to serve as stewards of fine art and luxury. This paid internship will provide a dynamic environment for you to share your ideas and creativity, foster lasting mentor-mentee relationships, and explore various career paths at a leading auction house.

As a summer intern, you will gain valuable work experience and also enjoy gallery tours, team-building activities, organized events, networking opportunities and much more. Whether you work within our Specialist Departments or operational functions, you will be inspired by a culture that promotes collaboration and excellence at the intersection of art, culture, and commerce.

This position requires a commitment of 40 hours per week for nine weeks. The internship will be onsite at our Rockefeller Center offices.

Internship Dates: June 8th, 2026, to August 7th, 2026.

Join us and become part of a legacy that shapes the future of art and inspires new generations of art enthusiasts.

How You'll Make an Impact

• General department administrative tasks as assigned by line manager

• Keeping all data up to date in Christie’s internal systems

• Assisting specialists with provenance research, managing the department library and consignor files

• Responding to inquiries from clients for condition reports, images and fact sheets

• Researching works for upcoming sales – including both traditional research, using Christie’s onsite libraries, as well as public libraries in New York City, and also online research using auction databases and other internet sources

• Assist Junior Specialists with cataloguing and condition checks for consigned property

• Supporting the proposal preparation process

• Attending “hilling” sessions, during which our specialists review works and share their knowledge

• Assist with installations for auction previews, which includes compiling, printing, and mounting lot cards for each work

• Support Analysts with client research; Artnet searches, compiling spreadsheets of competitive sales, and catalogue research for object intelligence

• Researching works – including both traditional research, using Christie’s onsite libraries, as well as public libraries in New York City, and also online research using auction databases and other internet sources

• Assist in writing copy and editing images for social media posts

• Review shipping queue daily, checking for payment and facilitating timely and compliant release of shipments

What you’ll bring to the team

• Rising Junior or Senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in the US at time of application (graduation date between June 2027 and June 2028)

• Must be able to participate and agree to complete the entirety of the program

• Passion for fine art, luxury and the auction industry

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Intellectual curiosity and ability to contribute ideas in a collaborative environment

Application Deadline: December 31, 2025

Christie’s, Inc. is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws regarding employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Christie’s, Inc. ensures equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, or medical disability, veteran status, or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.

The posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.