Also called: Fine Art Consultant
Helps wealthy collectors buy art as both passion and investment.
You preview an auction in New York, research a painting's history and price, and bid by phone for a client.
Often paid a commission (~10%) on purchases; top advisors earn a lot.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's in art history; many have a master's; auction house experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Art History, Finance.
Growing about average. Niche luxury field.
Low risk for 10 years. AI price databases help, but taste, artist relationships and access to galleries and collectors stay human.
Classes: AP Art History, Studio art, Economics, A world language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2099.
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