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Fine Violins Since 1892

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"The Acknowledged World Authority on Stringed Instruments"

– The Independent –

 

The Queen’s Award-winning firm, J & A Beare, has established itself over more than 125 years as a leading international violin dealer with an unrivalled reputation for exceptional expertise. 

For Buyers

J & A Beare offers an extensive range of fine instruments for sale: whether you are a musician, investor or collector, our experts are dedicated to finding the perfect match for you.

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For Sellers

J & A Beare has access to a wide and long-established network of buyers of fine instruments. We also offer the additional support necessary for a successful sale: a full restoration and repair service, as well as our expertise to achieve the best tonal adjustments.

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Philanthropy

The Beare’s International Violin Society connects patrons and performers, facilitating the long and short-term loan of instruments. J & A Beare also works closely with a number of leading academic institutions, international festivals and foundations for broader support of the classical music world.

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EXPERTISE

Our experts are renowned internationally for their appraisal, attribution and valuation expertise of fine stringed instruments. The J & A Beare Certificate of Authenticity is relied upon internationally as a leading industry standard.

 

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THE HISTORY OF J & A BEARE

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NOTABLE SALES

Over the years we have handled some of the world’s most prestigious sales: from instruments by modern makers to the finest violins, violas, and cellos by Antonio Stradivari, Guarneri del Gesù, Domenico Montagnana, Nicolò Amati, Carlo Bergonzi and many more.

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ANTONIO STRADIVARI: THE COMPLETE WORKS

The most comprehensive collection ever made on the work of the master luthier and his sons. Five years of research, distilled into six volumes and 2000 pages, with unprecedented details of provenance, outstanding quality photographs, printed to the finest technical standards.

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News & Editorial

J & A Beare Release New Podcast Series

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Billionaire Magazine ‘Play for Today’

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Asia, an Extraordinary Market for Violin Investment (Bloomberg Radio)

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Finding a Dream Instrument

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Beare’s International Violin Society Artists Release New Album

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‘Long-Term Economic Expansion’ The Times

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‘Guardians of History’ Rolls Royce Magazine

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Instrument Feature 1707 ‘Rivaz, Baron-Gutmann’ Stradivari Violin

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The Financial Times ‘Finders Keepers’

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The London Stock Exchange: 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain

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