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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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Auction Calendar

A Bottle of Silver Patron 100% De Agave Tequila

Sydney Airport | Lost Property | Beauty, Alcohol, Home

13 June | 11am

Eight Small Bowls stacked, in pastel colours, tied with string, Marked Royal Doulton

Unclaimed Post | At Home

14 June | 10am

A Collection of Wedgwood Blue & Cobalt Blue Jasperware including Plates, Vases, Cups & Saucers together with a Dudson Candlestick & Spode Bowl

End of an Era - Pretty’n’Perfect Relocation Sale | Turramurra Onsite

15 June | 11am

Mary E Taylor, New Zealand (b.1948), Bush Icon II: New Zealand Wood Pigeon 1984, Handcoloured etcihing ed. 43/65

Art Monthly | Australian & International

16 June | 6pm

A Traditional Canoe Figurehead Nguzu Nguzu, Solomon Islands

Tribal & Oceanic Art

17 June | 6pm

Brunello Cucinelli: Antracite Onepiece, Size XL Black one shoulder jumpsuit with long sleeve and long pants

Fashion | Brunello Cucinelli | Women's Wear & Shoes

18 June | 6pm

A Persian Nobaft Mashad Rug in Red & Blue Pattern with Cream Fringing

Fine Rugs & Carpets

18 June | 7pm

Militaries of Star Wars Sideshow Collectibles Sandtrooper Squad Leader: Tatooine 1:6 Scale in Original Packaging

Collectables

19 June | 6pm

Judy Watson Napangardi, Warlpiri (1935-2016), Mina Mina 2011, Acrylic on Belgian linen

Fine Aboriginal Art

19 June | 6pm

An Antique Thornton Pickard, Australian & N.Z T.O.N TM, Beck Symmetrical Lens Field Camera, c.1900

The Learmonth Collection of Fine Cameras

20 June | 6pm

Two Bottles of Applewood Gin, 500ml

Unclaimed Post | Wine & Spirits

21 June | 11am

Two Wedgwood Jasperware Plates and Two Vases

A Single Collection of Decorative Arts including Wedgwood

22 June | 11am

A Large Chinese Porcelain Charger depicting Blue Dragon Motifs on Imperial Yellow Ground

Chinese, Japanese & Asian Decorative Arts

23 June | 6pm

An Antique 20ct Yellow Gold Topped Burmese Ruby & Natural Pearl South Indian Pathakam Pendant, on Ribbon Collar, with 800 Silver Back & Clasp, in Original Fitted Box c. Mid 1800s

Jewels & Timepieces

24 June | 6pm

A Fornasetti, Milano, Themes & Variations Gold Plate, Butterfly, Tema E Variazioni, Pattern Number 96, Barnaba Fornasetti

Antique & Decorative Arts

25 June | 6pm

Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz (1998) [3]

Fine Wine & Spirits

26 June | 6pm

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

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Igo Mask, Early Example, Mounted

Tribal & Oceanic Art

A Marion & Co 22 & 23, Soho Square, London, Beck Symmetrical Lens Field Camera, c.1900

The Learmonth Collection of Fine Cameras

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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An Art Deco Brown & Swirl Glass Bowl

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Featured Lots

An Impressive Suzani, Uzbekistan Embroidery Silk on Cotton, Early 20th Century

An Impressive Suzani, Uzbekistan Embroidery Silk on Cotton, Early 20th Century

Sold: A$3,000 IBP

John Edward Ward, Australia (1866-1955), The Blue Bird of Paradise (Paradisornis rudolphi), Watercolour

John Edward Ward, Australia (1866-1955), The Blue Bird of Paradise (Paradisornis rudolphi), Watercolour

Sold: A$5,500 IBP

A Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Hawk Figures

A Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Hawk Figures

Sold: A$2,125 IBP

Adelaide Elizabeth Perry, Australia (1891-1973), Phillip Street 1929, Woodcut

Adelaide Elizabeth Perry, Australia (1891-1973), Phillip Street 1929, Woodcut

Sold: A$6,875 IBP

An Antique 10ct Rose Gold Amethyst Riviere Necklace

An Antique 10ct Rose Gold Amethyst Riviere Necklace

Sold: A$4,000 IBP

Jesse Jewhurst Hilder, Australia (1881-1916), Frog Hollow, The Rocks Sydney, Watercolour

Jesse Jewhurst Hilder, Australia (1881-1916), Frog's Hollow, The Rocks Sydney, Watercolour

Sold: A$12,500 IBP

A vibrant Australian Indigenous painting in red, orange, pink and purple | Yannima Pikarli Tommy Watson, Pitjanjatjarra (1935-2017), Anumarapiti, Acrylic on canvas

Yannima Pikarli Tommy Watson, Pitjanjatjarra (1935-2017), Anumarapiti, Acrylic on canvas

Sold: A$42,500 IBP

1806 Hobart Town, Handwritten Letter

1806 Hobart Town, Handwritten Letter

Sold: A$27,500 IBP

A Chinese Famille Rose Turquoise Mun Shou Vase

A Chinese Famille Rose Turquoise Mun Shou Vase

Sold: A$4,750 IBP

A Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Lapis & Seed Pearl Chandelier Pendant

A Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Lapis & Seed Pearl Chandelier Pendant

Sold: A$3,000 IBP

A Chinese Mustard Glazed Footed Bowl, Guangxu, Qing Dynasty

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

Sold: A$937.50 IBP

A Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

A Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Sold: A$2,750 IBP

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

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

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

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

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

Sold: A$3,500 IBP

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

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

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

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

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

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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