J & A Beare Ltd

About

J & A Beare Ltd

J & A Beare is the pre-eminent international dealer of fine antique string instruments and bows. Cemented by an unbroken 130-year history, the company’s expertise, passion and market reach are sought after to this day by musicians, collectors and investors across the world. 
 
Acknowledged globally as the key dealer for instruments by Stradivari and Guarneri del Gesù, Beare’s overall specialism encompasses historic instruments from the 17th to 20th centuries, with a broad selection available across all price points. The J & A Beare Certificate of Authenticity is recognised in all markets as an authoritative document. 
 
Founded in 1892, J & A Beare has enjoyed the trust of legendary musicians including Yehudi Menuhin, Jacqueline du Pré and Mstislav Rostropovich, among others, and current clients include Joshua Bell, Janine Jansen, Steven Isserlis, Vilde Frang and Pinchas Zukerman.
 
Students and professional musicians from European, Asian, American and Australian orchestras also seek Beare’s help in sourcing and maintaining their instruments, as do several international foundations and collectors.
 
In 2008 J & A Beare received The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade; in 2010 the company was appointed honorary advisory of the Royal Society of Musicians. For over 110 years Beare’s has been running a bow prize programme with the Royal Academy of Music, and  since 2011, the Beare’s International Violin Society has facilitated the long-term loan of fine instruments to over 200 musicians.
  
The company also offers a repair, restoration and maintenance service through its respected workshop, while fast, high-quality bow rehairs are available for musicians at all levels.
 
For further information on J & A Beare’s collection, services and projects, please visit their website.