Stanley Gibbons Selects Artisio as Its Technology Partner
The world’s longest established rare stamp merchant and auction house, Stanley Gibbons, has named auction management experts, Artisio, as its technology partner.
With a reputation for serving collectors, hobbyists, and philatelists from its prestigious location on the Strand, the appointment of Artisio signals the auction house’s ambition to grow its digital presence and provide a seamless online service to its global customer base. This includes Stanley Gibbons’ collection of over one million stamps, which will now be available to browse and purchase online.
As a fast-growing tech partner to some of the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking auction businesses, Artisio’s extensive suite of solutions and capabilities made it a natural fit for Stanley Gibbons.
Artisio’s front-to-back auction management software and online bidding platform is uniquely flexible and supports organizations across a range of auction verticals, including everything from fine art and collectibles, numismatics, and philately to classic cars and retail.
As the engine that powers auction businesses, Artisio’s platform streamlines virtually every aspect of back-office operations, including inventory management, invoicing, and financial reporting. These tools are complemented by front end, client facing functionality such as timed auction solutions, intelligent bidding, and integrated web apps.
Speaking on the announcement of the technology partnership, Iain Murphy MD of Auctions at Stanley Gibbons said, “Artisio is a key partner in helping Stanley Gibbons and Baldwins develop its online presence and will play a crucial part in supporting our strategic projects in the future. Artisio has quickly built a reputation as a leading provider of auction management software solutions, and we look forward to utilizing the team’s expertise in improving our operational efficiency and customer experience.”
Artisio CEO, Berdia Qamarauli, added, “It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to partner with an organization with the distinguished heritage of Stanley Gibbons, adding to the growing list of diverse and ambitious auction businesses we are now collaborating with. We intend to add value by enhancing the efficiency of internal operations and also support their goals to serve a worldwide customer base.”
About Stanley Gibbons
Stanley Gibbons has a distinguished heritage dating back to 1856 and holds the title of the world’s longest established rare stamp merchant. From its West End emporium, the business offers the broadest retail philatelic stock available anywhere in the world.
About Artisio
Artisio is a full front-to back auction management software solution and online bidding platform that helps businesses run online auctions and streamline auction back-office processes. From inventory management, sale and auction creation, vendor and buyer management, payment and invoicing, all the way to selling lots through your own website, all via our integrated back-office solution and online bidding platform.
