BidShield

BidShield is a web + mobile AI-assisted pre-bid risk check for high-end art and collectibles. Collectors upload a lot link, photos, condition report, and catalog text; the app flags red risks (restoration indicators, vague provenance gaps, inconsistent dimensions/edition info, suspicious comparables, and contract gotchas like buyer’s premium, export limits, and return exclusions). It also generates a concise “questions to ask the specialist” list and a bid ceiling worksheet that forces users to account for fees, taxes, shipping, insurance, and conservation. This is not a magic authenticity detector—it's a structured due-diligence copilot that reduces avoidable losses and regret. The product works best for mid-to-high value lots where a $500–$5,000 mistake is common and painful. Revenue comes from per-check pricing and a premium plan for frequent bidders, plus optional referrals to vetted conservators/shippers (disclosed).