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. 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.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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For over 125 years, J & A Beare has built a reputation as the world's most respected violin dealer and expert through authenticating, valuing, selling, making and restoring instruments and bows of exceptional quality. Our clients' attachment to their instruments and the passion of their symbiotic relationship is something we appreciate and share but, when it comes to buying or selling a violin, viola, cello or bow, the process can be quite daunting.We can help you navigate this process, finding the instrument with the most suitable tone and response for your needs and providing you with advice on value and investment potential.
Steven Smith is the Managing Director of J & A Beare - the world's pre-eminent fine instrument dealer with a history dating back to 1892. He has been passionate about instruments from an early age, both as a performer and collector, and became a director of J & A Beare in 1998. The company was already world renowned for its expertise in fine antique Italian instruments but has since developed and expanded significantly.
With a solid foundation in classical music and performance, fine stringed instruments and bows, Maja Wegrzynowska has become highly proficient at combining her expertise and passion with a creative and individual approach to her clients: musicians, collectors, investors, foundations and patrons of the arts.
J & A Beare Europe GmbH was established in 2019 to accommodate the growing demand for our services in continental Europe. At J & A Beare Europe we offer a selection of fine instruments and bows for sale, carefully selected with the high standards of care traditionally employed at J & A Beare. We can help you find the best instrument or bow to suit your specific requirements.
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