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INTERNATIONAL VIOLIN & BOW EXPERTS

Fine & Rare Violins, Bows, Appraisal, Restoration, Expertise & Certification

Exceptional Expertise

Since 1997, Josh Dean has dedicated himself to the art and craft of fine instruments & bows. His background as a violinist offers him the necessary skills to discern a fine instrument. He regularly sees 3,000-5,000 instruments per year. His photographic memory helps him identity traits and styles of violin makers of various schools. He and his team restore and set up instruments to the highest standard in the industry.

Valuation, Appraisal, Certification, Restoration & Consultancy

Josh Dean is world’s leading expert in violin valuation, appraisal, certification & consultancy. Our clients include institutions, CEOs, investors, collectors, soloists, concertmasters, musicians, students,, and players of all levels.

World Class Inventory

Josh Dean regularly handles the greatest violins by Stradivari, Guarneri, Bergonzi, and Guadagnini; bows by F.X. Tourte, D. Peccatte, and E. Sartory. We can find an instrument or bow of your dreams.

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