SAKHSHI MAHAJAN
London,UK
Summary
Accomplished art professional with extensive sales experience in the gallery and auction markets. Highly organised and meticulous worker with strong project management experience and effective communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sales Director
THE GALLERY OF EVERYTHING
London, UK
2022.10 - 2025.09
- Working alongside the gallery director on planning, sales and administration for the gallery exhibitions and for art fairs such as Frieze Masters, Art Basel, 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair and Nomad Circle
- Responsible for producing high quality proposals for each exhibition to share with private collectors and museums
- Driving sales from lead generation to close and providing high level of service while addressing clients collecting interests
- Proactively generating business opportunities and deepening client relationships in the field
Contemporary Art Curator, Jodhpur Arts Week
PUBLIC ARTS TRUST OF INDIA
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
2023.10 - 2025.10
- Developed and delivered the first edition of the arts week, commissioning works for diverse settings across city.
- Curated art installations in public parks, historic buildings and private venues.
- Established a comprehensive programme of research, education and residencies.
- Created a platform uniting artists, designers, and institutions with global communities.
Director
GAIR ART ADVISORY & PROJECTS
London, UK
2022.11 - 2025.09
- Consulting private collectors to build and manage their collection of Modern and Contemporary art
- Conducting private sales of Modern and Contemporary art to HNWI's
- Leveraged network to secure new clients and partnership opportunities
Cataloguer and Sale Coordinator, Post-War and Contemporary Art Department
CHRISTIE'S AUCTIONS AND PRIVATE SALES
London
2020.09 - 2022.06
- Researched property for cataloguing using catalogue raisonnés, on-line databases, intranet and internet resources, departmental library resources and outside experts
- Catalogued property, prepared condition reports and carried out expertise for all property as well as coordinated the image production process and colour-proofing of all the images
- Managed the catalogue production process, all sale related deadlines and client paperwork and charges and ensured they are accurately reflected in Christie's systems for both the Day and Online sale
- Handled the curation and installation of the gallery exhibitions before auctions
- Contributed to producing high quality proposals to pitch for large collection sales
- Monitored and tracked all activities and elements related to incoming property and managed shipping requests, including client approvals, export licences and scheduling
- Liaised with clients as needed for all consignment related information, details, and issues
- Supported the management team in the operational, financial, administrative and marketing management of the Day and Online sales
Junior Specialist, South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art Department
CHRISTIE'S AUCTIONS AND PRIVATE SALES
London
2019.01 - 2020.09
- Researched property for cataloguing using catalogue raisonnés, on-line databases, intranet and internet resources, departmental library resources and outside experts
- Catalogued property, prepared condition reports and wrote catalogue essays, for public and private sales using methods listed above in complete and proofed company format
- Worked with the other department specialists through all the stages of publishing the catalogue for the auction, adhering to the strict publication deadlines: scheduling the photographs of the art objects and obtaining photographic copyright, editing and proofing the text, colour-proofing the images and planning the catalogue layout
- Handled the curation and installation of the gallery exhibitions before the auction sales
- Responsible for producing high quality proposals to pitch for large collection sales
- Participated in pre-sale marketing activities, client communication and phone bidding at different auctions and assisted clients during the sale weeks
- Carried out various client visits to support appraisal, consignment and sale efforts
- Worked on appraisals to determine 'Fair Market Value' and insurance valuation reports for private clients and museum collections
Trainee, Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art Department
BONHAMS FINE ART AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS
London
2018.09 - 2018.12
- Conducted library and online research for auction, which included bibliography, provenance and exhibition history
- Catalogued objects and wrote catalogue notes and descriptions as well as condition reports
- Assisted the specialist through all the stages of publishing the catalogue for the auction, adhering to the strict publication deadlines: scheduling the photographs of the art objects and obtaining photographic copyright, editing and proofing the text, and colour-proofing the images and catalogue layout
- Participated in pre-sale marketing activities, client communication and phone bidding at the auction
- Assisted in post-sale duties including processing sales and unsold lots and coordinating with the various in-house departments
Gallery Assistant
GAGOSIAN GALLERY
London
2017.03 - 2017.10
- Led the daily organisation of the 'Picasso: Minotaurs and Matadors' exhibit to ensure that general exhibition management is handled efficiently
- Assisted directors in their research projects, archival research and sales
- Carried out a business development project and sales with a focus on new markets such as India
- Administered email inboxes, staff expenses, catalogues and weekly & monthly lists
- Involved in the management of the circulating library located at the gallery, cataloguing art books according to an in-house standard, as well as conducting research on provenance
Founder
THE PORTRET PROJECT
New Delhi
2012.03 - 2017.01
- The Portret Project was a non-traditional art gallery and platform for emerging Indian artists, allowing them to reach urban audiences through art shows and an online marketplace
- Conceptualised and curated theme-based shows to explore the evolution of portraiture
- Sourced more than 30 artists from art schools and residencies all over India
- Coordinated and led a team including a senior curator, art technicians, marketing and design interns and others to install and execute over 15 art exhibitions, talks and young collectors' events
- Selected as gallery partner on Artsy, an online resource for art collecting and education
- Press coverage in Platform Magazine, Times of India, Hindustan Times among other leading publications
- Selected to exhibit at the India Art Fair, 2015
General Intern
GAGOSIAN GALLERY
New York
2011.08 - 2012.01
- Carried out imaging, art handling, visitor services, sales assistance and research related to special projects for gallery directors
- Assisted with daily management of the Jenny Saville and Robert Rauschenberg shows
Curatorial Intern, Indian and Himalayan Art Department
PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART
Philadelphia
2011.06 - 2011.08
- Worked with the head curator, Darielle Mason on permanent collections, ongoing exhibition projects and a forthcoming newsletter publication for the department
- Participated in a weekly Museum Studies Programme, which involved group seminars, discussions, workshops and tours in different departments of the institution
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - HISTORY OF ART
University College London
BACHELOR OF ARTS - ECONOMICS AND ART HISTORY
University of Chicago
Skills
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Basics in Adobe Photoshop
- Analytical thinking
- Negotiation
Timeline
Contemporary Art Curator, Jodhpur Arts Week
PUBLIC ARTS TRUST OF INDIA
2023.10 - 2025.10
Director
GAIR ART ADVISORY & PROJECTS
2022.11 - 2025.09
Sales Director
THE GALLERY OF EVERYTHING
2022.10 - 2025.09
Cataloguer and Sale Coordinator, Post-War and Contemporary Art Department
CHRISTIE'S AUCTIONS AND PRIVATE SALES
2020.09 - 2022.06
Junior Specialist, South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art Department
CHRISTIE'S AUCTIONS AND PRIVATE SALES
2019.01 - 2020.09
Trainee, Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art Department
BONHAMS FINE ART AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS
2018.09 - 2018.12
Gallery Assistant
GAGOSIAN GALLERY
2017.03 - 2017.10
Founder
THE PORTRET PROJECT
2012.03 - 2017.01
General Intern
GAGOSIAN GALLERY
2011.08 - 2012.01
Curatorial Intern, Indian and Himalayan Art Department
PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART
2011.06 - 2011.08
BACHELOR OF ARTS - ECONOMICS AND ART HISTORY
University of Chicago
MASTER OF ARTS - HISTORY OF ART
University College London