Charles Beare

Charles Beare OBE (born 1937) is a British violin expert, craftsman and dealer. In 2001, the New York Times described Beare as "the most esteemed authenticator in the world."[1] In 2002, CNN characterized him as the "world's most respected violin dealer" and "king of all violin dealers."[2] Fourth of five generations of a family of violin experts, he was the Director of the London-based John & Arthur Beare Ltd, before resigning in 2012. He is now a Director of the family firm Beare Violins Ltd.[3]

  1. ^ Shoenbaum, David (11 February 2001). "MUSIC; Nearing Endgame in the Violin Trade?". New York Times. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
  2. ^ Gertner, Jon (1 June 2002). "This Violin is Worth $3.5 Million Why? Why do we see some things as precious and others as worthless? A journey through the secret world of fine violins in search of the meaning of value". CNN Money Magazine. Retrieved 16 January 2012.
  3. ^ "Home". beareviolins.com.