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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.

For auction previews, feature lots & our latest news & Instagram posts, please scroll down.

“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

Green Embroidered Blouse Marked G.D.S By Helenam

Insurance Claim | Clothing

6 December | 11am

A Flylite Cream Hardcase Carry On Suitcase

Overdue Storage | Luggage

6 December | 6pm

A Long Deep Red One Shoulder Ballgown On a Coathanger against a white wall

Unclaimed Post | Clothing

7 December | 10am

Unclaimed Post | Beauty & Cosmetics

7 December | 2pm

Horak House, Rose Bay | Contents for auction Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

The Horak House | Rose Bay Onsite

8 December | 11am

Justin Parker, Australia (20th-21st Century), Lever and Kitchen Balmain is no More 1998, Oil on board

Art | End of Year | Australian & International

9 December | 6pm

A Vintage Red Bakelite Beaded Necklace, 9ct Gold Clasp

Costume, Silver Jewellery & Watches

10 December | 11am

An Impressive 18ct White Gold Sapphire & Diamond Ring

Jewels & Timepieces

10 December | 6pm

Hermes, France: Brown Leather Twilly Garden Party Tote, Ultra-rare Special Bolduc Model, Chocolate Veau, Magnetic Closure, Bolduc Print Silk Lining

Fashion | Luxury

11 December | 6pm

A Persian Isfahan Kashan Carpet in pale blue and gold on a cream background, with central medallion design

Fine Rugs & Carpets

11 December | 7pm

An Austrian 1 Ducat Fine Gold (22ct) Coin, 1915

Coins & Medallions

12 December | 6pm

A Pair of Chinese Colbalt Blue Porcelain Garden Stools with Gilt Dragon & Celestial Cloud Motifs

Chinese, Japanese & Asian Decorative Arts

16 December | 6pm

A Georgian Sterling Silver Creamer With Engraved Fern Leaf Detail, John Emes, London, 1800

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Grand Ballet: Brighton, Olympia, Les Maitres de L'Affiche Pl. 35

Art | Posters

BEAN, C.E.W. Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918

Books | The Monty Wedd Military Library Part II

Chinese, Japanese & Asian Decorative Arts

The Contents of "The Horak House"

Marttiini, Knife, Model Commemorative Knife 1917-1997, Satin Clip Point Blade, Plain Edge, Wooden Handle

The Michael Phillips Collection of Folding & Fixed Blade Knives

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

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Two Bradford Exchange Limited Edition Celestial Fires, Clarice Cliff Series Plates

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Robert Bruce Cox, Australia (1934-2001), The Ormulu Vase, Oil on board

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Featured Lots

A Chinese Mustard Glazed Footed Bowl, Guangxu, Qing Dynasty

Sold: A$3,750 IBP

Robert Klippel, Australia (1920-2001), No. 185 Metal Construction 1965, Brazed steel & found objects

Sold: A$23,750 IBP

Cressida Campbell, Australia (b.1960), Cups 1984, Colour woodcut ed.1/5

Sold: A$16,250 IBP

Six Sterling Silver Plates, Skinner & Co, London, 1908, Scallop Fluted Rims

Sold: A$6,250 IBP

BURNEY, James. A Chronological History Of The Discoveries In The South Seas Or Pacific Ocean

Sold: A$6,875 IBP

A Timber Canteen Of Early Victorian Sterling Silver Cutlery Service, Chawner & Co. (George William Adams), London, 1853

Sold: A$23,750 IBP

Lucy Culliton, Australia (b.1966), Landscape Flinders Ranges 2008, Oil on board

Sold: A$18,750 IBP

A Pair Of Antique Art Nouveau Table Lamps, C.1910

Sold: A$5,250 IBP

A Chinese Blue & White Medicinal Pouring Vessel Depicting Central Lotus Motifs & Cartouche Detail To Outer Cavetto, Early Ming

Sold: A$25,000 IBP

LEE, Harper. To Kill a Mockingbird, London, William Heinemann Ltd, 1960 Book Society Choice, 1st UK edition

Sold: A$688 IBP

A Rosenthal, Germany Versace 'Red Medusa' Coffee Service With Gilt Wing Handle Detail

Sold: A$2,750 IBP

A Chinese Jun Ware Stoneware Blue & Mauve Splash Footed Bowl, 12th/13th Century

Sold: A$7,500 IBP

David Boyd, Australia (1924-2011), Walk By The River 1972, Oil On Board

Sold: A$22,500 IBP

A William Moorcroft For Liberty & Co Hazleden Vase, C.1903-13

Sold: A$4,000 IBP

FEDERATION SOUVENIR ALBUM 'Inauguration Of The Australian Commonwealth, Sydney, 1st January 1901'

Sold: A$10,625 IBP

Agnes Noyes Goodsir, Australia (1864-1939), Zinnias, Paris 1925, Oil On Canvas On Board

Sold: A$12,500 IBP

Two Antique Doulton Lambeth Porcelain Vases Depicting Central Figural Detail

Sold: A$812.50 IBP

An Oak Hand Carved Caramel Upholstered Window Seat, 19th Century

Sold: A$937.50 IBP

A Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Sold: A$2,750 IBP

An Antique Chinese Intricately Carved Cabbage Leaf with Grasshopper & Lotus Detail

Sold: A$2,500 IBP

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

Sold: A$32,500 IBP

An Early Victorian Footed Paperweight Commemorating Queen Victoria's Coronation c.1838

Sold: A$1,250 IBP

A Jingdzeng, Qing Bai Celadon Quadruplet Fish Vase, Song Dynasty

Sold: A$3,500 IBP

GOULD, John. Nocturnal Ground-Parrakeet (Geopsittacus Occidentalis)

Sold: A$5,750 IBP

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

Sold: A$8,750 IBP

H. Rousel, Blue Mountain Resorts - See For Yourself, Original Colour Silkscreen Travel Poster, C.1940

Sold: A$4,000 IBP

A Louis Vuitton, Birthday Malle Courrier Trunk Paperweight

Sold: A$6,875 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

The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, C.1970), A Collection Of Vintage Comic Books

Sold: A$3,500 IBP

A Pair Of Victorian Mahogany Red Velvet Upholstered Arm Chairs at Theodore Bruce antique furniture auction

A Pair Of Victorian Mahogany Red Velvet Upholstered Arm Chairs

Sold: A$2,500 IBP

A Complete Eighteen Piece Unbound Burmese Prayer Book for auction at Theodore Bruce auction house Sydney | Asian Decorative Arts

A Complete Eighteen Piece Unbound Burmese Prayer Book Inscribed In Gilt, Red & Black Lacquer

Sold: A$1,281 IBP

An 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Ring at Theodore Bruce auction house Sydney

An 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Yellow Sapphire & Diamond Ring

Sold: A$4,000 IBP

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