J & A Beare

Notice

J & A Beare will be closed from Monday 9th to Friday 13th November as the company moves premises.

Phone lines during this period will also be affected – we encourage clients booking for appointments in November to contact us prior to shop close at 5pm Friday 6th November.

Normal hours will resume on Monday 16th November at our new premises, 29 Queen Anne Street, London, W1G 9HU.

For any emergency queries in the meantime, please email violins@beares.com with the subject line ‘Urgent’.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you to the new Beare’s HQ this autumn.

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"The Acknowledged World Authority on Stringed Instruments"

– The Guardian –

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.

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.

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.

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.

"The Most Esteemed Authenticator in the World"

– The New York Times –

Notice

New individuals join Beare’s Global Advisory Board

Beare’s brokers sale of landmark 1755 Guadagnini

Beare’s Society artist news Spring 2026

"The Acknowledged World Authority on Stringed Instruments"

For Buyers

For Sellers

Philanthropy

EXPERTISE

THE HISTORY OF J & A BEARE

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