Arthur Beare
Norbury, 1875–1945
Son and assistant of John Beare, below. Trained as a violinist in Liepzig before joining his father’s business c.1890. Became known as the best bridge cutter in London, with a high reputation for adjusting and setting-up instruments for sound. His knowledge of antique instruments contributed immense\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
22 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cello Bow | S/E 82 g. | — | March 2011 | £960 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 70.5 g. 1930 c. | — | October 2010 | £5,625 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 69.5 g. | — | March 2004 | £2,640 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 72 g. | — | March 2004 | £657 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 58 g. | — | November 1998 | £1,150 |
| Violin Bow | G/E 61 g. | — | November 1997 | £3,220 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 70 g. | — | March 1997 | £1,725 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 58 g. | — | November 1996 | £2,990 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 57 g. | — | November 1996 | £1,092 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 58 g. | — | June 1996 | £1,035 |
| Cello | 1890 c. | — | March 1996 | £5,175 |
| Violin | 1979 | — | March 1995 | £1,955 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 80 g. | — | November 1994 | £597 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 76 g. | — | November 1994 | £920 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 78 g. | — | June 1994 | £1,955 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 58 g. | — | May 1993 | £367 |
| Violin | 1905 | — | October 1991 | £550 |
| Violin Bow | G/E 61 g. | — | November 1990 | £1,210 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 53 g. | — | March 1990 | £770 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 75 g. | — | June 1989 | £1,210 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 72 g. | — | March 1986 | £990 |
| Violin | 1923 | — | April 1985 | £1,464 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
BEARE, Arthur Born 1875 Norbury, died 1945 Watford UK. Son and assistant of John Beare, below. Trained as a violinist in Liepzig before joining his father’s business c.1890. Became known as the best bridge cutter in London, with a high reputation for adjusting and setting-up instruments for sound. His knowledge of antique instruments contributed immensely to the status of the company. Under his leadership it moved to 164 Wardour Street and in 1929 to 179. After his death the company was run by his son William.
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