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Charles Beare

British luthier

Died when: 87 years 339 days (1055 months)
Star Sign: Gemini

Charles Beare OBE (born 1937) was a British violin expert, craftsman 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" and "king of all violin dealers." 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.

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