Auction Cataloging: Goals, Priorities, and Challenges

Adreenil9826 Jul, 2023Art

A key part of any auction is the cataloging associated with each lot on offer. Cataloging, which appears on the surface to be simply a description of the item, is actually much more complicated. Transparent cataloging must take into consideration the interests of the auction house, the consignor, and potential buyers. These do not always align, and they sometimes even compete with each other. Balance is always challenging here. Let’s take a look at what goes into professional auction cataloging and the challenges catalogers face to do their jobs well.