Start helps art professionals transform a simple photo into a complete lot record in seconds.
No more hours of manual data entry: your inventories and appraisals are centralized, structured, and ready to export.
KEY BENEFITS
• Photo → lot record in under 10 seconds (title, description, category pre-filled)
• Unlimited inventories and lots, suitable for inventories, appraisals, and sales
• Professional exports in one click: PDF, Word, Excel, ZIP photos
• Mobile-friendly app for working directly on-site with clients
• Data hosted in Europe, GDPR compliant, and not shared with third parties
WORKFLOW
1. Create an inventory for a sale, client, or location.
2. Take a photo of the item using the Start app.
3. AI pre-fills the category and description.
4. Adjust the essential fields (dimensions, condition, estimates).
5. Export the complete inventory as a PDF, Word, Excel, or ZIP file.
KEY FEATURES
• Create lots by taking photos directly or from the gallery
• Multiple photos per lot
• Search and filters to find your lots in seconds
• Inventory history by client or sale
• Synchronization with your Start account on the web
• Exports ready to be integrated into your catalogs or client files
DESIGNED FOR AUCTION PROFESSIONALS
• Auctioneers / Courts
• Auction Houses
• Independent Experts
• Antique Dealers and Art Merchants
• Notaries and Consultants involved in inventories
SECURITY & CONFIDENTIALITY
Start was designed to handle sensitive data related to artworks and heritage:
• European hosting
• Encrypted data in transit
• No sharing of your inventories with third parties
ACCOUNT REQUIRED
The Start application is for professionals. It requires an existing account or an invitation from your organization.
Photograph your lots, Start will write the descriptions and your professional exports in one click.