Charles Beare
Charles Beare | |
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Beare, c. 2010 | |
| Born | Charles Theodore Sydney Beare 22 May 1937 London, England |
| Died | 26 April 2025 (aged 87) London, England |
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| Years active | 1961–2025 |
| Children | 4 |
Charles Theodore Sydney Beare OBE (22 May 1937 – 26 April 2025) was a British luthier, violin expert and dealer. In 2001 The New York Times described Beare as "the most esteemed authenticator in the world." In 2002 CNN characterized him as the "world's most respected violin dealer". Fourth of five generations of a family of violin experts, he was a director of Beare Violins Limited until February 2025.