Also called: Cataloguer
Researches and writes catalog descriptions for items going to auction.
They measure, photograph, and research each object, writing descriptions and estimates. A sale might have hundreds of lots. It's the training ground for future specialists.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in art history or decorative arts.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Art History.
Growing about average. Online auctions increase cataloguing volume.
High risk for 10 years. AI writes catalog descriptions from photos and databases in seconds, cutting this classic entry job.
Classes: AP Art History, AP English Language, World history.
Official data: O*NET occupation 41-9099.
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