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 July 1 and 2, 2025, WorthPoint added 500,098 items to its Price Guide, totaling $32,809,028.30 in value, with an average lot value of $65.61.
A Cheerful Yet Expensive Lithograph
Another busy day in our roundup begins in the UK at Dawson’s auction house, where the fine art category featured a standout: a David Hockney Paper Pools piece. This cheerful color lithograph, numbered 101/1000 and signed by the artist, came bound as a single-page book complete with its original slipcase. It sold for $50,195.43, a strong appreciation compared to number 902/1000 from the same series, which sold at Christie’s in 2018 for $30,000. The work was published by Tyler Graphics in 1980 and includes the publisher’s blindstamp and a signed justification page in red ink. The sale featured 104 items and totaled $240,904.53, making this Hockney piece a significant contributor to the day’s success.
Massive and Beautiful
Buyorbidonit hosted a charming estate sale in Hardeeville, SC, featuring 334 lots from the estate of Geoffrey Bennison, the renowned British-American artist and interior designer. Known for his dramatic and eclectic taste, Bennison’s collection offered a mix of refined and affordable pieces. The standout lot was a massive and beautiful antique Indian Lahore Palace floral rug, measuring 17′ x 14’3″, believed to be over a century old, which sold for $4,142.29. Another highlight was an antique French marble top commode dated to 1725, which, despite showing some age cracks, fetched $2,328.75 for its craftsmanship and presence. While the average lot value was a modest $153.07, the sale rewarded patient collectors with unique finds that reflected the character and legacy of both Bennison and, through provenance, director Peter Glenville. The total auction brought in $51,126.12, and with provenance-rich and design-savvy items, it was a quiet success for the right buyers.
Hockey Memorabilia Stays Strong
Classic Auctions knocked it out of the rink with the sale of a 1968–69 Boston Bruins game-worn Bobby Orr jersey, bringing in a hefty $209,445. Photomatched and covered with over twenty team repairs, this battle-worn relic is a true testament to Orr’s fearless style of play. Bruins fans will remember that this was the season Orr won his second consecutive James Norris Trophy, further solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest players in NHL history. The jersey remains unaltered, proudly showing the wear and tear of a demanding season, including a five-point night and Orr’s first career NHL hat trick. Details like original team crests, extensive repairs, and Wilson tagging add to its authenticity and value. The sale was part of a 778-lot auction that totaled $1,220,631—clearly, the appetite for historic hockey memorabilia remains strong.
Yes, a Bar
In a fun reminder that auction houses move more than just antiques, Northern Kentucky Auctions sold one of the coolest items—literally and figuratively—of the summer: “The Cold Spot,” a long-established bar in Falmouth, Kentucky. This deal included the building, the land, a liquor license, and even a drive-through window, all for just $77,220. The property spans 0.8 acres with a 2,800-square-foot building filled with character—think mounted deer heads, a checkerboard Masonite floor, chrome stools, a pool table, and vintage advertising signs. While it sold “as is,” it seems like a steal for anyone looking to own a slice of Americana with built-in small-town charm. In a market where square footage and liquor licenses alone can drive up prices, this quirky bar package is a summer sleeper hit.
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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