Lucy Foster Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

• Working closely with the Head of Art on the management and delivery of major auctions within the Fine Art Department. Undertaking appraisals, consignments for auction and formal valuations for purposes such as market.
• Exceeded sale targets by 150% during the first 3 months in the role
• Execute and oversee 4 major evening auctions and 6 specialist auctions annually, meeting all deadlines and budget requirements
• Sourcing artwork for sale: Consigned stock and secured high value consignments in line with the sale’s specific requirements while meeting tight catalogue deadlines.
• Building a portfolio of clients: Initiated, built and maintained trust and exceptional service, resulting in the development of a large base of clients, including collectors, dealers, institutes, agents and artist.
• Leading in the production of sales: Oversaw the end-to-end production of four major auctions and three specialty auctions a year including Post War and Cont. Indigenous Art, Women Artists and Centum.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Leading and managing the Prints and Multiples category by producing 4 evening sales a year. Key goals in this role were to achieve financial targets, undertake appraisals, acquire consignments for auction, catalogue production, marketing, install management and all post-auction related duties.Key Achievements:-Delivered and exceeded sale targets by 300%.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

A leadership role in the management, development and delivery of the Art Salon Auction (20th Century Australian Art, Day Sale). Responsibilities included meeting financial targets, conducting weekly face-to-face appraisals, cataloguing, photograph and installation of all artworks, manage viewings, produce condition reports and execute the sale as.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

To assist and support the department in achieving financial targets and day-to-day operations relating to the department. Working primarily in the gallery, providing exceptional client service, fielding of incoming phone calls, email enquiries and engaging with clients on the saleroom floor. Providing administrative support to the manager, assisting with.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

This internship was a core subject in the Executive Master of Arts program at the University of Melbourne. The intention of this program was to enable students to extend and apply the knowledge acquired through the EMA in a relevant professional setting.Key achievements:-Worked effectively in a highly professional, fast paced environment-Applied and.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

-Accepted incoming stock-Data-entry-Answered phone calls, email enquiries and greeted clients in the gallery-Assisted with opening nights

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

-Created artist biographies for the gallery's website-Answered phone calls, email enquiries and greeted clients in the gallery-Assisted in the installation of shows and cleaning-Acted as bar assistant during opening nights and special events

Executive Master Of Arts, Art History, Criticism And Conservation

Bachelor Of Contemporary Arts