Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint, enjoys watching the items sold at auctions held by our WorthPoint Industry Partners. We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Gaining insights from Will is an excellent way to learn about buying and selling trends in our industry. We want to empower you to buy and sell with confidence. Take a look at his thoughts on a few of our partners’ recent sales.
On February 6, 2025, WorthPoint updated its Price Guide with 235,815 new items, bringing the total value to $14,106,579.70. The average price across these items is $59.82. Let’s check out some of the highlights we found!
A Ghostlike Chief
The top lot from the auction was a real showstopper: a 1992 J.D. Challenger portrait titled Walks With Strength. This striking painting, featuring a Native American with eagle feathers in his hair and a painted face, demanded attention with the kind of boldness you’d expect from a Warhol. At a massive 60” x 60”, it’s much larger than other works from Challenger we’ve seen in our database, and it set a new record at $17,220. Unfortunately, with the artist’s recent passing, his works have become rarer, so it’s no surprise this piece fetched such a high price. The condition was good, with only minor drips on the left side, and it’s UV-tested, ensuring its authenticity. It was a huge win for Leonard Auctions, who nailed this one!
Leonard Auctions also featured a stunning group of four early 20th-century Kawase Hasui woodblock prints that sold for a solid $7,380. Hasui’s work has been in high demand lately, and these prints, including pieces like Spring Moon at Ninomiya Beach and Nagahama Beach in Meto, demonstrate his enduring popularity. In fact, our highest price for Hasui was $26,250 back in 2021, far surpassing its $4,000–$6,000 estimate. These prints were in good condition overall, though a few had some minor issues like tape residue or edge wear.
An Unusual Nancy Daum
I always enjoy highlighting the fun and unusual items, and one that caught my eye was a 1980 Nancy Daum table light that sold for $519 on MaxSold. While I’ve seen her famous penguin vases fetch well over $10,000—thanks to their rarity and high demand—I’ve never come across a lamp by her before. This one was signed “Nancy Daum,” and I think someone snagged a pretty good deal, even though it’s only 45 years old. For those unfamiliar, the Daum glass factory was founded in 1878 in Nancy, France, by Jean Daum, and they’re known for creating some of the finest art glass around, now including these charming penguin lamps! It’s a fun and unique piece from a storied brand.
A Zombie Barbie
To wrap up the madness, a Barbie Zombie Bride was sold at Apple Tree for $627.30—WOW! I’ve always found Barbie a bit creepy, but this one takes the cake! While these dolls seem to be trending down in price, they’ve still pulled in over $1,000 in the past five years. This Gold Label Haunted Beauty Zombie Bride Barbie (CHX12) in its original packaging is a unique find for those with a taste for the spooky side of pop culture.
Will Seippel is the founder, president, and CEO of WorthPoint. Will has been an avid collector since 1974 and dealer of just about all things antique—with an emphasis on ephemera— since 1984. He is also the creator and founder of HIP, a website devoted to recording the best of the world’s history that has been saved on film.
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