Welcome to Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Founded by the late Theodore Bruce in Adelaide in 1878, Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers is
Australia’s oldest family run auction house.

We offer regular auctions in Aboriginal Art, Asian Art, Books, Prints & Ephemera, Collectables, Decorative Arts, Fashion, Fine Art, Fine Wines & Spirits, Furniture, Jewels, Silver & Timepieces, Oceanic & Tribal Art & Single Vendor Collections – and an expert and discrete valuation service for fine art, antiques and rare books. We have also worked with Australia Post for many years to auction for charity all those items that are unclaimed or unaddressed.

With over 200 years of collective experience, our skilled and knowledgeable team is here to help you on your auction journey.

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“Outstanding auction house“

Exceptional, totally professional, helpful and friendly in every aspect of the business. Not surprisingly, I enjoy both buying and selling with Theodore Bruce. Review by David C. on 18 Oct 2022

“This is a great auction house“

Unlike many auction houses I have dealt with Theodore Bruce is ethical. They describe things accurately, are honest with the bidding system and are very professional and courteous to deal with. In my experience they have been great. Review by Jenny B. on 7 Oct 2022

Auction Calendar

A men's swim set marked Project Claude size L

Unclaimed Post | Clothing

2 December | 10am

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A Pair Of Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings With Floral Engraved Detail, George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, Chester, 1899

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Featured Lots

Edward Brian Seago, Britain (1910-1974), The Mouth Of The Bosphorus, Oil On Board

Edward Brian Seago, Britain (1910-1974), The Mouth Of The Bosphorus, Oil On Board

Sold: A$32,500 IBP

A Chinese Exportware Silver Tea Service With Dragon Motifs, Tuck Chang & Company Ltd, Shanghai, C. 1890-1915

A Chinese Exportware Silver Tea Service With Dragon Motifs, Tuck Chang & Company Ltd, Shanghai, C. 1890-1915

Sold: A$8,750 IBP

An Antique Chinese Complete Set Of Hornbill Snuff Bottles Depicting The Eight Taoist Immortals, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century at Theodore Bruce auction house Sydney

An Antique Chinese Complete Set Of Hornbill Snuff Bottles Depicting The Eight Taoist Immortals

Sold: A$10,000 IBP

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