Built specifically for the Fine Art, Antiques & Collectables sector, iRostrum enables auction houses, galleries, and specialist dealers to run beautifully presented, compliant online auctions under their own brand — with the flexibility to support different selling models as their business evolves.
Launched in 2011, iRostrum was designed specifically for the fine art market and has evolved continuously since incorporation — now operating on its fourth generation of auction software.
Unlike generic auction tools adapted for art, iRostrum is built around the real-world needs of Fine Art, Antiques & Collectables professionals, combining exceptional presentation, hardened user experience, and sector-specific compliance.
Whether you operate as:
iRostrum provides a flexible platform that supports private, public, or marketplace-style auction models — while allowing you to remain in full control of your brand, data, and processes.
Exceptional Presentation for High-Value Objects
Selling art and collectables online demands absolute confidence from bidders. iRostrum is built around visual quality and clarity, ensuring every lot is presented to professional standards.
This level of presentation supports trust, transparency, and informed bidding — particularly for remote buyers.
Discover how iRostrum partnered with contemporary ceramics leader Maak to create a bespoke auction platform tailored to their vision — or see how JC Auctions launched its first LIVE Auction marking a new chapter for Paul Fraser Collectibles, powered by iRostrum’s real-time bidding technology.
A Hardened Auction User Experience, Built on Real Bidder Behaviour
Since incorporation, iRostrum’s user experience has evolved through four generations of software, shaped by how bidders actually browse, shortlist, and bid in online auctions. The result is a hardened, highly refined UX designed to reduce friction, maintain context, and support confident bidding — especially at critical moments.
Seamless Browsing Across Devices — Built to Modern Accessibility Standards
iRostrum delivers a consistent, intuitive experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices, and is built to the latest industry accessibility standards. As bidders navigate an auction, the platform intelligently retains:
This ensures users can move forwards and backwards through lots without losing context or having to repeat searches — a common frustration on many auction platforms. Accessibility considerations are embedded throughout the interface, ensuring the platform is usable, readable, and navigable for a broad range of users, devices, and interaction methods.
Designed for How Bidders Actually Bid
Years of live auction data show that bidders typically browse the auction catalogue in depth, build shortlists of lots they are interested in and monitor those selected lots closely as the auction closes. iRostrum is designed specifically around this behaviour.
Bidders can:
As an auction approaches closing, we prioritise lots closing soonest — helping them stay organised, focused, and ready to act.
iRostrum enables you to operate fully under your own brand while supporting a range of auction models — from private, invitation-only sales to public auctions and marketplace-style listings.
From a first curated sale to a long-term auction strategy, iRostrum adapts as your business grows — without compromising presentation, usability, or control.
Built-In Compliance for the Art Market
iRostrum includes the sector-specific functionality required to operate professionally and compliantly, without relying on manual workarounds.
Compliance is handled correctly, consistently, and transparently.
Trusted by Professional Fine Art & Collectables Businesses
iRostrum has powered successful online auctions internationally since 2011, supporting auction houses, galleries, and specialist dealers who prioritise quality, compliance, and bidder experience.
The platform is trusted by businesses looking to build long-term value through their own auction channels.
Run Your Online Art Auctions With Confidence
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