Theodore Bruce

Biography

Theodore Bruce Auctioneers and Valuers was established in Adelaide, Australia in 1878 by mayor Theodore Bruce. It is Australia's oldest auction house, and is still managed by the Bruce family today. The auction house specializes in art, cars, and antiques, as well as commercial and industrial items. Theodore Bruce is a platinum Invaluable.com auction house and hosted 60 live online auctions on the site in 2014.

The auction house has significant notable sales in motor vehicles, including the 2013 sale of two cars that are believed to have set new world record prices. In the sale, Theodore Bruce sold a 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 for AUD$750,000, as well as 1947 Holden Prototype Number 4 for AUD$662,000.

Items sold and appraised by Theodore Bruce auctions include art, classic cars, jewelry, books, furniture, and collectables. Commercial items sold by the auction house range from plant infrastructure and construction to manufacturing facilities.

Services & Staff

Theodore Bruce Auctions offer a variety of unique items to bid on and purchase. Buyers are encouraged to attend auction previews, sign up for regular e-alerts, and browse and search online auction catalogues. In person bidding is available, as are written, telephone, and live online bids with Invaluable.com.

Specialists at Theodore Bruce Auctions offer confidential, on the spot appraisals free of charge in person in the sales room or with emailed or mailed photographs. Online appraisals are available. Items may be offered for sale on consignment if desired.

Theodore Bruce Auctions is operated by James Bruce, a fourth generation auctioneer and valuer. Bruce has more than 35 years of experience in auctions, working as a storeman, auction manager, and managing director.

Follow them Online

Theodore Bruce Auctions offers news updates on their website, highlighting unique collections, developments, and highlights from recent auction sales. Commercial auction news is available online as well, with observations, sales advice, and more. You can also connect with the auction house on Facebook