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What did you do before joining IESA arts&culture?
I joined IESA arts&culture in the Bachelor in Art Expertise and Trade after a literary baccalaureate, specializing in English.
Why did you choose our school?
I chose this school because the alternation between internships and classes is a real plus. It is essential when you want to move into a field like the Art Market. You get a foot in professional life, you meet people who can bring you a lot, and you learn very quickly. This work-study system is truly suited to anyone committing to this field.
What did your training at IESA bring you?
Having instructors who work directly in the Art Market is very interesting for the quality of the courses.
Besides, having always been passionate about painting, my internships, especially at auction houses, gave me the chance to handle many works. It is quite flattering to see that we are given responsibilities even though we are only interns, which is what trains us faster.
Could you tell us about your internship?
I was lucky enough to intern at Cornette de Saint-Cyr, where I met Maître Pierre Cornette de Saint-Cyr, auctioneer and major figure of the contemporary art market. I took part in the Florilèges at the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild last October and March, where the house holds about fifteen sales in a week. It is very instructive because you work in varied fields, from wine to jewelry, including modern art and Asian art, and you have diverse assignments. It is an opportunity not to be missed!
Do you have an idea of your future career?
What is astonishing about the Art Market is that its careers are all equally fascinating. Internships let us get to know them better. After doing an internship with an appraiser, I am thinking of heading in that direction, because it is very enjoyable to follow an object from its consignment to its sale. In my opinion, appraisers are the ones who handle objects the most. However, the career of broker also appeals to me, perhaps after a few years of appraisal work…