RESTORATION

The Strick workshop specialises particularly in the restoration of antique instruments.

It is committed to using state-of-the-art techniques in the service of the finest French tradition of workmanship.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

Day-to-day maintenance and repair service is available. Estimates are made free of charge.

Work begins immediately and duration depends on extent.

This may vary from a few hours to several weeks.

APPRAISAL

Appointments can be made with Jan Strick for the appraisal of instruments, for the purpose of insurance, sale, or personal information.

A certified attestation of value will be issued for a fee.

EXPERT'S OPINIONS

As an expert with the Brussels Law Courts, a member of the Chamber of Experts in Artworks and a member of the International Society of Violin and Bow Makers, Jan Strick is officially authorised to issue official expert's opinions on musical instruments.

His opinions are officially recognised by insurance companies, for the purpose of estate valuations, etc.
Jan Strick will travel if necessary. For fees please contact the Chamber of Experts.

PURCHASE AND SALE

Jan Strick offers a wide range of violins, violas and cellos, from learner's violins to valuable instruments, as well as new instruments, fully handmade by himself or his best assistants.

A dedicated violin-maker, Jan Strick travels worldwide to find high-quality instruments of all origins, with a preference for Belgian, French and Italian instruments.

Jan Strick also purchases instruments from private individuals and accepts instruments on consignment. Instrument exchanges are also possible, for instance for growing children, who require different sized instruments over the years.

COLLECTION

Jacques Bernard was passionately interested in instruments and owned a large collection of ancient stringed instruments of all types and origins. Jan Strick shares this interest and is himself the owner of a collection of various instruments and curios.

INSURANCE

Maison Bernard guarantees the value of instruments for the Lark Insurance Company (U.K.).

This is one of the few insurance companies in the world to run a special department for musical instruments and offer policies specially tailored to the risks to which musical instruments are exposed. For instance, the company offers worldwide coverage.

Continuing relations with this insurance company have made it possible since fifteen years to offer reliable and competent service to those customers of Maison Bernard who use the firm as an intermediary.