Intern Classical & Modern Art

Netherlands

At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car, a Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton, Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt’s running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day.

We're a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects! Each week we offer over 75,000 unique items in auction, carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.

Having sold over 20 million unique objects to date, we’re on a mission to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by our core values:

Taking ownership and driving impact
Being open to change and feedback
Being passionate about our mission and our customers.

If these values resonate with you, we’d love to explore how you can join us on this exciting journey!

About the role

Are you an art history student with a passion for Classical & Modern Art? Do you get excited by art, auctions, and the stories behind exceptional artworks? Then this might be the perfect opportunity for you.

At Catawiki, we believe every object has a story — and our team of classical art experts brings those stories to life. You'll be joining a warm, international group of experts who work together to curate weekly auctions in Classical & Modern Art. From 16th-century oil paintings to striking examples of modernism, our catalogue spans a rich diversity of styles, movements, and media.

You’ll gain hands-on experience at one of Europe’s most dynamic online auction platforms — curating live auctions, assisting with valuations, and learning the ins and outs of the art market. Whether it’s appraising and reviewing artworks, coordinating with sellers, or supporting senior experts, you’ll gain valuable insight into the full spectrum of tasks that power a successful auction. Most importantly, you’ll be encouraged to contribute your ideas and grow as part of our passionate team.

What you’ll do

Support Auction Curation: Assist experts in valuating, selecting and curating artworks for upcoming Classical & Modern Art auctions.
Gain Marketplace Know-How: Learn how Catawiki’s platform operates and how our experts ensure quality, trust, and transparency for buyers and sellers.
Contribute to Cataloguing: Help describe lots accurately, including basic research and proofreading.
Support Seller Communications: Assist in corresponding with sellers about submissions, feedback, and auction timelines.
Collaborate with Sales: Partner with the sales team to identify and follow up on potential sellers, help assess the suitability of incoming artworks, and contribute to growing our network of trusted partners.
Bring Fresh Perspective: Share your ideas — from emerging artists to innovative presentation formats — and help us keep our auctions fresh and inspiring.

What you’ll bring

A student currently pursuing a degree in Art History or a related field, at a Dutch University.
Art Lover at Heart: You’re currently pursuing a degree in Art History, Arts & Culture, Museum Studies, or a related field.
Passionate About Classical & Modern Art: From Old Masters to early 20th-century abstraction, you’re genuinely enthusiastic about these periods and their relevance today.
Eager to Learn: You’re excited to dive into the workings of an online auction house and expand your skills in a real-world context.
Detail-Oriented & Organised: You take care in how artworks are presented, with a strong eye for spelling, structure, and factual accuracy.
Tech-Savvy and Adaptable: Comfortable working in digital platforms and tools, and quick to learn new systems.
Team Player: You enjoy collaborating in a multicultural team environment and aren't afraid to ask questions or offer help.
Multilingual Advantage (optional): Spanish, French, German, or Italian language skills are a plus — but not required.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

Create a Visible Impact by working at scale in a global organisation that serves millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope that directly impacts both our customers and the business.
Learn and Grow with Us through our Learning & Development initiatives, which include clear development plans and mentorship programmes designed to support your career progression.
A Culture of Connection defines us. We’re a passionate, diverse and collaborative team of 800+ Catawikains and 60+ nationalities, all coming together to build a one-of-a-kind marketplace. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly work environment, committed to making every Catawikian feel welcomed and empowered. Whatever your story, we encourage you to bring your unique perspective to our team.
Celebrate Life’s Moments with us at Catawiki. When you join us, you’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher, and on each birthday, you'll get a €50 Catavoucher to celebrate. Enjoy an extra day off each year to "Pursue Your Passion". We also recognise significant work anniversaries (3, 5, 8, 10 years) with additional time off, plus extra leave for life’s big moments like marriage, engagements, or moving house.

Please note that benefits can vary by location. For specific information regarding what’s available in your country, please consult your recruiter.

Our Offices and Way of Working

Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam, Paris and Lisbon are designed to inspire and connect. Most Catawikians are within commuting distance of one of our offices and enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model. This means that you will be in the office 2 out of 5 days (40% of your working time) to collaborate and connect with your colleagues. That said, some roles may be an exception: if the job description states that the position is fully remote or 100% office-based, that arrangement will apply instead.

Interested?

Apply directly with an English CV and cover letter by submitting your information at the bottom of this page. By submitting your application you agree to Catawiki’s Applicant Privacy Policy.

If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.