"Beare's expertise is legendary"

J & A Beare is pleased to announce the sale of six masterpieces from the renowned Dr.Fulton collection of stringed instru...read more
Over more than 120 years, Beare's has built a deserved reputation as the world's most respected violin dealer and expert through buying, selling, making and restoring instruments and bows of exceptional quality.
Founded in 1892, the firm of John and Arthur Beare merged in 1998 with Morris and Smith, another successful firm of violin dealers based in London. As a result, Beare's directors - Frances Gillham, Peter Beare (a qualified luthier) and Chairman Charles Beare - were joined by Simon Morris and Steven Smith...read more
Our unrivalled team of specialists is trusted by musicians, collectors and investors around the world. Many of the world's leading performers, both past and present, have chosen to play on instruments from Beare's. Among these are: Joshua Bell, Kyung Wha Chung, Julia Fischer, Nigel Kennedy and Pinchas Zukerman.
Beare's directors - Frances Gillham, Peter Beare, Chairman Charles Beare, Simon Morris and Steven Smith all share a passion for fine violins, violas and cellos....read more