Start - Inventaire & Expertise

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.