Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint, enjoys watching the objects bought at auctions held by our WorthPoint Trade Companions. We thought it will be an important concept for him to pick out a few of his favourite bought objects and clarify why these gross sales stood out to him. Gaining insights from Will is a superb method to find out about shopping for and promoting developments in our trade. We wish to empower you to purchase and promote with confidence. Check out his ideas on a number of of our companions’ current gross sales.
On August 11, 2025, WorthPoint added 259,337 objects to its Value Information, bringing the overall worth to $15,476,644.14, with a mean lot worth of $59.67.
Uncommon and Placing
Antikeo’s most up-to-date sale introduced a mixture of fascinating items, with one standout being a finely crafted bronze clock that carried each artistry and historical past in its motto and maker’s mark. The sale additionally featured a uncommon and placing pair of Charles and Ray Eames lounge chairs, one accompanied by an ottoman, which realized $8,790. What made this set significantly noteworthy was the bizarre crimson premium leather-based upholstery paired with a modern black ash body—an unusual and crowd pleasing configuration produced by Vitra. As icons of Twentieth-century design, the Eames chairs embody each consolation and timeless modernism, and this instance stood aside on account of its distinctive end. The general public sale achieved a complete of $280,473, averaging $1,689 per lot, additional demonstrating the continued demand for distinctive and traditionally important items.
Nostalgic Attraction
On a quirkier observe, Crawford Households provided a Nineteen Fifties wooden and steel phone sales space that after stood within the foyer of a Seattle lodge, although the precise lodge stays unknown. In contrast to the brushed aluminum cubicles generally discovered open air throughout the U.S., this instance evoked a hotter, nostalgic appeal, showcasing craftsmanship not often seen in such utilitarian items. Surviving picket cubicles are pretty unusual, making this a very interesting discover for collectors of mid-century Americana. Full with its unique cellphone, the sales space was a purposeful relic and an ornamental assertion. It finally bought for $1,050—a worth that struck a good stability for each purchaser and vendor whereas preserving a slice of on a regular basis historical past.
A “Micro Public sale”
Memorabilia Knowledgeable held a small however highly effective sale of simply 5 baseball playing cards, totaling $15,627.60. The clear standout was a 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson #312 card, graded PSA 5, which introduced in $11,692. Whereas barely off-centered—a flaw not mirrored within the grade—the cardboard stays considered one of Robinson’s most iconic, capturing him throughout a season the place he hit .308 with nineteen residence runs and a league-leading .440 OBP. Extensively thought of one of the crucial necessary points within the interest, the 1952 Topps set holds a particular place in baseball historical past. Robinson’s smiling portrait resonates deeply with collectors, given his legacy. This sale highlights how even “micro auctions” of only a handful of playing cards can ship robust outcomes when anchored by a legend whose affect transcends the game.
A Showstopper
Alaska Premier closed their sale with a showstopper: a 1963 Ford Thunderbird Coupe in vibrant crimson with an identical crimson inside. Displaying simply 7,073 miles, the automotive regarded as if it had barely left the showroom, and its 390 cubic inch V8 engine added to the attract of this Jet Age traditional. With its futuristic traces and swing-away steering column, it appeared able to blast off to the moon relatively than cruise down the freeway. Given the low mileage and originality, one may need anticipated a worth nearer to $75,000, but it hammered at solely $11,889. Maybe an in-person inspection revealed flaws not captured within the description, however from the main points offered, this Thunderbird seemed to be an distinctive discover at a head-scratching cut price.
Will Seippel is the founder, president, and CEO of WorthPoint. Will has been an avid collector since 1974 and seller of nearly all issues vintage—with an emphasis on ephemera— since 1984. He’s additionally the creator and founding father of HIP, an internet site dedicated to recording the perfect of the world’s historical past that has been saved on movie.
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