A rare and important violin by G.B. Guadagnini now available for sale
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This stunning example of Guadangini's work has recently been entrusted to Bein & Company to find a new caretaker. Acquired directly from the late Charles Beare almost 25 years ago, this violin is illustrated in the seminal publication "GB Guadagnini: The Life and Achievement of a Master Maker" by Duane Rosengard. Before being acquired by the current owner, this Guadagnini was the 'Crown Jewel' of the celebrated "Cooper Collection' of connoisseur & violin expert Edward Cooper of London. As one of the finest known examples of Guadagnini's work, it would be an ideal violin for a Soloist, Concertmaster, or Collector.
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Half a Century in the Violin Business
I think every child dreams of becoming someone they deeply admire and look up to. My dad was that someone to me. The rare violin shop he built was his castle. A castle with our family name on it. Starting in Cincinatti the early 1970s, and eventually moving to Chicago, the Bein Family has been helping musicians acquire great instruments and bows. For years I watched my father run a highly successful rare string instrument business that I hoped I myself would run one day. Unfortunately, Robert Bein, a true legend in the violin world, passed away well before his time. So I never did get to to run his business. But now to finally follow in his footsteps, I am stepping into that new beginning my father always imagined for me.
I have opened Bein and Co. to carry on my father’s legacy. After nearly two decades of connoisseurship and sales experience at the forefront of the violin market, it’s time. And I want to thank all the incredible artists, clients, teachers, family, and friends who inspired me and encouraged me to walk down this new road. My goal is to not only bring back the expertise, trust and integrity my father instilled in me, but to also do everything I can to help shape the future for classical musicians at every level.
- Joe Bein