Theodore Bruce

Valuations

As Australia’s oldest auction house, Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers has a wealth of experience in fine art, rare book and antique valuations – including European & Asian decorative arts, jewellery, silverware & timepieces. Our team of specialists include a highly experienced Fine Art Valuer and Rare Book Expert, both registered under the Commonwealth Governments Cultural Gift Program. And our jewellery specialist is a highly qualified gemologist and a Registered Valuer with the National Council of Jewellery Valuers.

Our fine art and antique valuation services are professional & discreet. We provide high quality formal valuations for single items and single vendor collections, for both private & commercial clients. Our specialists provide detailed, written valuations for:

 

Fine Art
Jewellery & Timepieces
Australian & European Decorative Arts
Asian Decorative Arts
Antique & Modern Silver
Rare Books
Collectables

 

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“Theodore Bruce (is) a very professional and accomodating auction house. Their images and descriptions have always been representative and accurate, and their staff communicative and helpful.”
Review by Lexi M. on 26 Apr 2022

Fine Art, Rare Books & Antique Valuations

Beautiful blue and white Chinese vases in dim lighting in a museum case | Photo Unsplash Loes Klinker

Replacement & Reinstatement

To update your insurance policy, you will need a Replacement & Reinstatement Valuation. Our specialist will come to your premises. We catalogue & photograph the works. We provide comprehensive digital documents for your insurance needs.

Paintings and frames leaning against a wall | Photo Unsplash Jackie Hope

Probate & Estate Planning

Our specialist will visit your premises for Probate & Estate Planning valuations. We catalogue & photograph the works. We provide comprehensive digital documents that includes an auction realisable value for probate purposes.

A row of History Fine Bindings books on table

Superannuation & Taxation

We have two certified and registered valuers for cultural gifts – in fine arts and rare books & ephemera – for donation to public institutions. We can provide valuation for superannuation funds in line with government guidelines.

Our Specialists Valuers

Sally Head, Fine Art Specialist | Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers Team

Sally Hardy

Fine Art Valuer

Company Director, Sally Hardy, is a fine art valuer and specialist with close to 40 years’ experience in the auction industry. She is a Registered Valuer under the Commonwealth Government Cultural Gifts Scheme and has extensive experience in fine art valuations for both private and regional public collections.

Tory Page, Book Specialist at Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Tory Page

Rare Books Valuer

Specialist Tory Page has been in the book business for over 30 years, managing book departments at several leading auction houses and book dealers. Her interest in books has led to further qualifications in book binding & book conservation and a Diploma in Genealogy. Tory is a Registered Valuer under the Commonwealth Government Cultural Gifts Scheme.

Casi Prischl, Specialist | Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers team

Casi Prischl

Jewels & Silver Valuer

Casi Prischl has been with Theodore Bruce for 10 years, and in the jewellery industry since 1996. She has overseen the management of 10 stores for a specialist jeweller. She is a Registered Valuer with the National Council of Jewellery Valuers, and a Fellow and a Diamond Grader of the Gemmological Association of Australia.

Kate Oster, Adelaide Specialist & Valuer, Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Kate Oster

Art & Collectables Valuer

Based in Adelaide, Kate Oster has been with Theodore Bruce for 20 years, managing auctions and conducting fine art and collectables valuations for both private and commercial clients. Kate has qualifications in Visual Arts and Archaeology and a post graduate diploma in Art Curatorial studies.