Auction Cataloging Reference
Use this skill to look up or apply correct cataloging conventions when modifying quality rules, AI prompts, or validation logic in the extension.
If an argument is provided, focus on that category or topic: $ARGUMENTS
Title Formatting Rules (by category)
Furniture (Möbler)
BYRÅ, gustaviansk, sent 1700-tal.
FÅTÖLJ, "Karin", Bruno Mathsson, Dux.
- NEVER include wood type in title (put in description)
- Include: style, period, designer if known
- Signed furniture: include maker in title
Small Items (Småsaker)
VAS, majolika, nyrenässans, Gustafsberg, sent 1800-tal.
SKÅL, glas, Bertil Vallien, Kosta Boda, sign.
- NEVER combine material+object ("MAJOLIKAVAS" is WRONG → "VAS, majolika")
- NEVER "KERAMIKTOMTE" → "TOMTE, keramik"
Services (Serviser)
MATSERVIS, 89 delar, porslin, "Maria Björnbär", Rosenthal.
MAT- OCH KAFFESERVIS, 38 delar, flintgods, rokokostil, Rörstrand, tidigt 1900-tal.
- Always: type, piece count, material, pattern name, manufacturer, period
Rugs (Mattor)
MATTA, orientalisk, semiantik, ca 320 x 230 cm.
- Dimensions ALWAYS in title (exception to normal rule)
- Priority category at intake — catalog fully at intake
Silver
BÄGARE, 2 st, silver, rokokostil, CG Hallberg, Stockholm, 1942-56, ca 450 gram.
- Always research hallmarks
- Weight always LAST in title
- No weight for filled-base items (candelabras with weighted base)
Art (Konst)
BENGT LINDSTRÖM, färglitografier, 2 st, signerade och daterade 76 och numrerade 120/310.
BRUNO LILJEFORS, "Enkelbeckasin i höstskog", olja på duk, signerad B.L och daterad -28.
- Artist name in artist field (auto-prepended in UPPERCASE)
- Quoted titles ONLY for artist-given titles
- Write signatures/dates exactly as on the work: distinguish "1832" vs "-32" vs "32"
- "sign. a tergo" for reverse signatures
- Piece count after technique, not after artist
- "Ej sign." in description for unsigned works
Unidentified Artist
OIDENTIFIERAD KONSTNÄR, Rådjur, skulptur, brons, otydligt signerad, 18/1900-tal.
- Use when signature is clear but artist cannot be identified
- Always take a detail photo of the signature
- Droit de suite still applies
Description Rules
General
- Be thorough — especially things hard to see in photos
- Write out full words, no abbreviations (for Google SEO)
- Always include: creator, material, manufacturer, measurements, weight (where applicable)
- Provenance, exhibitions, literature: write before measurements
Measurements
- Format:
Höjd 84, bredd 47 cm or Längd 84, bredd 47, höjd 92 cm
- Art:
45 x 78 cm (height × width, without frame)
- Always last in description (except rugs/ceiling lamps → in title)
- Use "ca" for approximate measurements
- Graphics: clarify "bladstorlek" vs "bildstorlek"
- Rings: only ring size, no measurements
Services Description
- No measurements needed
- List all pieces:
34 mattallrikar, 25 djupa tallrikar, såsskål samt tillbringare
- Single items NOT preceded by "1" — just name them
- No "st" after single items
Condition Report Rules
Dos
- Be thorough when possible, vague when necessary
- Always use "Ej examinerad ur ram" for framed art
- Always mention engravings/monograms on silver
- Use "Ej genomgånget" for books and similar
- Always photograph visible damage
Don'ts
- NEVER use "bruksslitage" as standalone condition — specify damage type
- NEVER use "Ej funktionstestad" — implies we test items
- AVOID "Ingen anmärkning" — leads to complaints
- NEVER comment on frame condition (unless the frame IS the item)
- Avoid abbreviations: mm, bl a, osv
- Paintings don't have "bruksslitage" — they're not "used"
Preferred Specific Terms
| Instead of "Bruksslitage" |
Use |
| Furniture |
Smärre ytslitage, repor, märken, fläckar, ringmärken |
| Glass/Ceramics |
Smärre nagg, ytslitage, hårspricka |
| Textiles/Rugs |
Slitage fransar, fläckar, färgförändringar |
| Paintings |
Sedvanligt slitage, ramslitage, krakelyrer |
| Silver |
Bucklor, repor, lagningar, monogram |
Forbidden Language
Never use subjective/selling language:
fin, vacker, värdefull, stor, elegant, karakteristisk, typisk, klassisk, traditionell, autentisk, raffinerad, stilren, harmonisk, genomarbetad, påkostad, exklusiv, förnäm, gedigen, kvalitativ, förstklassig, exemplarisk, representativ
Photography Guidelines
- Minimum 3 photos per item
- Always: front, back, important details
- Specific: stamps, signatures, damages, maker marks
- Silver/gold: always show hallmarks
- Art: signature detail + back of frame for older works
- Rugs: full view + corner + back
1---2name: auction-catalog3description: Reference guide for Swedish auction cataloging conventions and Auctionet FAQ compliance. Use when working on title formatting, description rules, condition reports, or quality validation logic.4---5
6# Auction Cataloging Reference
7
8Use this skill to look up or apply correct cataloging conventions when modifying quality rules, AI prompts, or validation logic in the extension.
9
10If an argument is provided, focus on that category or topic: `$ARGUMENTS`
11
12## Title Formatting Rules (by category)
13
14### Furniture (Möbler)
15```
16BYRÅ, gustaviansk, sent 1700-tal.
17FÅTÖLJ, "Karin", Bruno Mathsson, Dux.
18```
19- NEVER include wood type in title (put in description)
20- Include: style, period, designer if known
21- Signed furniture: include maker in title
22
23### Small Items (Småsaker)
24```
25VAS, majolika, nyrenässans, Gustafsberg, sent 1800-tal.
26SKÅL, glas, Bertil Vallien, Kosta Boda, sign.
27```
28- NEVER combine material+object ("MAJOLIKAVAS" is WRONG → "VAS, majolika")
29- NEVER "KERAMIKTOMTE" → "TOMTE, keramik"
30
31### Services (Serviser)
32```
33MATSERVIS, 89 delar, porslin, "Maria Björnbär", Rosenthal.
34MAT- OCH KAFFESERVIS, 38 delar, flintgods, rokokostil, Rörstrand, tidigt 1900-tal.
35```
36- Always: type, piece count, material, pattern name, manufacturer, period
37
38### Rugs (Mattor)
39```
40MATTA, orientalisk, semiantik, ca 320 x 230 cm.
41```
42- Dimensions ALWAYS in title (exception to normal rule)
43- Priority category at intake — catalog fully at intake
44
45### Silver
46```
47BÄGARE, 2 st, silver, rokokostil, CG Hallberg, Stockholm, 1942-56, ca 450 gram.
48```
49- Always research hallmarks
50- Weight always LAST in title
51- No weight for filled-base items (candelabras with weighted base)
52
53### Art (Konst)
54```
55BENGT LINDSTRÖM, färglitografier, 2 st, signerade och daterade 76 och numrerade 120/310.
56BRUNO LILJEFORS, "Enkelbeckasin i höstskog", olja på duk, signerad B.L och daterad -28.
57```
58- Artist name in artist field (auto-prepended in UPPERCASE)
59- Quoted titles ONLY for artist-given titles
60- Write signatures/dates exactly as on the work: distinguish "1832" vs "-32" vs "32"
61- "sign. a tergo" for reverse signatures
62- Piece count after technique, not after artist
63- "Ej sign." in description for unsigned works
64
65### Unidentified Artist
66```
67OIDENTIFIERAD KONSTNÄR, Rådjur, skulptur, brons, otydligt signerad, 18/1900-tal.
68```
69- Use when signature is clear but artist cannot be identified
70- Always take a detail photo of the signature
71- Droit de suite still applies
72
73## Description Rules
74
75### General
76- Be thorough — especially things hard to see in photos
77- Write out full words, no abbreviations (for Google SEO)
78- Always include: creator, material, manufacturer, measurements, weight (where applicable)
79- Provenance, exhibitions, literature: write before measurements
80
81### Measurements
82- Format: `Höjd 84, bredd 47 cm` or `Längd 84, bredd 47, höjd 92 cm`
83- Art: `45 x 78 cm` (height × width, without frame)
84- Always last in description (except rugs/ceiling lamps → in title)
85- Use "ca" for approximate measurements
86- Graphics: clarify "bladstorlek" vs "bildstorlek"
87- Rings: only ring size, no measurements
88
89### Services Description
90- No measurements needed
91- List all pieces: `34 mattallrikar, 25 djupa tallrikar, såsskål samt tillbringare`
92- Single items NOT preceded by "1" — just name them
93- No "st" after single items
94
95## Condition Report Rules
96
97### Dos
98- Be thorough when possible, vague when necessary
99- Always use "Ej examinerad ur ram" for framed art
100- Always mention engravings/monograms on silver
101- Use "Ej genomgånget" for books and similar
102- Always photograph visible damage
103
104### Don'ts
105- NEVER use "bruksslitage" as standalone condition — specify damage type
106- NEVER use "Ej funktionstestad" — implies we test items
107- AVOID "Ingen anmärkning" — leads to complaints
108- NEVER comment on frame condition (unless the frame IS the item)
109- Avoid abbreviations: mm, bl a, osv
110- Paintings don't have "bruksslitage" — they're not "used"
111
112### Preferred Specific Terms
113| Instead of "Bruksslitage" | Use |
114|---------------------------|-----|
115| Furniture | Smärre ytslitage, repor, märken, fläckar, ringmärken |
116| Glass/Ceramics | Smärre nagg, ytslitage, hårspricka |
117| Textiles/Rugs | Slitage fransar, fläckar, färgförändringar |
118| Paintings | Sedvanligt slitage, ramslitage, krakelyrer |
119| Silver | Bucklor, repor, lagningar, monogram |
120
121## Forbidden Language
122Never use subjective/selling language:
123`fin, vacker, värdefull, stor, elegant, karakteristisk, typisk, klassisk, traditionell, autentisk, raffinerad, stilren, harmonisk, genomarbetad, påkostad, exklusiv, förnäm, gedigen, kvalitativ, förstklassig, exemplarisk, representativ`
124
125## Photography Guidelines
126- Minimum 3 photos per item
127- Always: front, back, important details
128- Specific: stamps, signatures, damages, maker marks
129- Silver/gold: always show hallmarks
130- Art: signature detail + back of frame for older works
131- Rugs: full view + corner + back
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