Our Story

Steeped in centuries of tradition, cultural heritage and cutting-edge, 21st-century technology.

Why We’re Here

Mission

We make discovering and acquiring exceptional art and objects accessible to anyone, anytime, anywhere. We partner with the world’s premier auction houses so that collectors can search for the items they’re most passionate about — all from one place.

In addition to helping collectors find their next treasure, we provide tools and solutions that auction houses need in order to succeed in a 21st-century, digitally-focused landscape, and to expand their reach among a global audience of engaged collectors. We scale our partners’ businesses using industry-leading technology and constantly measure ourselves by our customers’ own success.

Vision

To revolutionize the way exceptional items are bought and sold; putting the world’s treasures within anyone’s reach.

Values

Connection

We are committed to partnership, teamwork, and unparalleled service, and believing that the experience should be enjoyable — and even a little fun — along the way. People are the heart of our business.

Creativity

We are guided by innovation, imagination, artistry and resourcefulness.

Growth

We demand continuous improvement and are driven by initiative and curiosity.

Transparency

We value integrity and strive to develop long-lasting relationships through open dialogue and access to data.

RR Auction sale room with the Invaluable bidder console

Our Legacy

1989

Founded as “Artfact” in 1989 to provide high-quality, independent auction price information to art and antiques professionals.

1999

Released the first internet-based price database, including auction price information for the past 10 years.

2007

Acquired Invaluable.com, the leading provider of data services to auction houses in the US and across Europe.

2009

Launched its online bidding platform; acquired AuctionZip.com, the world’s largest online auction directory; closed a $13 million round of capital financing.

2013

Artfact rebranded to Invaluable with an updated website designed to encourage increased online bidding, including category browsing functionality.

2014

Raised $33.75 million in funding; releases the Invaluable app for iPad.

2015

Launched a technology partnership with Sotheby’s to power all online bidding on Sothebys.com; released the Invaluable app for iPhone and celebrates the 29th consecutive quarter of YoY revenue growth.

2016

Updated the live bidding experience, launched payment processing and offered fixed-price items in partnership with premier galleries and dealers.

2017

Established the Global Auction House Summit to bring together leaders within the art and auction business to foster meaningful conversations designed to propel the industry forward.

2018

Released the Invaluable mobile app for Android devices; secured U.S. Utility Patent on online bidding technology.

2019

Launched White Label services for auction house clients; hosted the first European Global Auction House Summit in London, UK.

2020

Released cloud-based RFC Auction Systems for auction house clients; hosted the largest ever Global Auction House Summit in Paris, FR.

2021

Acquired the Swiss technology company ARTMYN, the leader in digital authentication and unique, immersive digital experiences for collectors of fine art.​

2022

David Krauter appointed as CEO. Release of an auction industry blog to further spread press releases from our Auction House partners.​

2023

In-house payments integration allowing for more payment options, tax handling, extra charges post-invoice and more. Partnership with Château de Chantilly to digitize their new Ingres Exhibition.

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