I just had a portrait of my Great Grandparents restored at the Conservation Center in Chicago. We…read moreare so pleased with the results. This portrait was over 100 years old and had a lot of damage to the portrait and frame, especially water damage. The restoration is truly remarkable! Such care and consideration were given us especially when working with us on the pricing! I am so grateful to Ms. Maria Orachek! She was wonderful to work with us. This portrait now belongs to my disabled son, and it has made him so happy. I am happy to write this review for The Conservation Center and their entire staff. They deserve a full 5-star review! Winnia and Mark Brooks

Giving this firm a single star is far more than it deserves. After initial contact, I received an…read moreemail stating they could not duplicate the bronze table mounts which I found perplexing, because I specifically stated that I had the mounts, but they would need to be installed following the wood restoration. When I informed them of their misunderstanding, they apologized and stated I would receive a phone call " shortly" from their wood restorer to make an appointment to view the table at my home, which is less than 2 miles from their offices...... that was five weeks ago and I still haven't received a phone call from the restorer. However, today I received an email asking me if I agree to their terms. Who's on first? Their incompetence is glaring, and I can't believe how they maintain a business. They are a joke.

Amazing work performed on an oil on canvas painting with a 6-7 inch cut. A person unfamiliar with…read morethe damage could not pin point the fix. Working with Margaret was excellent as well. She gave me an initial quote based on pictures of the damage and when saw the painting personally she even charged me less for the fix. I live in Chicago and it was totally worth the 20 minute drive to Oak Park as when compared to other quotes I received, this was by far the best and the quality of the work was not sacrificed.

The owners are very nice people. They restored two fine prints and while the six month turn around…read moretime seemed long, I did get them back today. I went to hang them and noticed a screw was driven through the vintage frame and sticking out the front of one of them. They fixed the problem right away and they look great.

Very bad service. Not professional at all. The owner maybe have spent too much time to do online…read morevideo. He has no time to pay details at all. He messed up two of my paintings and throw away an old label of another painting. Very disappointed.

Update- I bought a…read moresmall painting at a local auction before Thanksgiving and took it right away to Baumgartner. I expected it to need a lot of work and I was prepared for the price as I paid very little for the actual painting. I was really surprised when Mr. Baumgartner told me that it was actually a pretty simple project and that the cost would be significantly lower than I expected. Mr. Baumgartner's honesty is supremely appreciated- he could have charged me double and I probably would have paid but he was honest and that's really refreshing.

I had an oil canvas painting that was punctured during a move. I searched around for months trying…read moreto find the right restoration company to assist. Came across Restoration Division and from the get-go, I received nothing but professionalism. They were quick to reply to messages, gave me a very fair quote, sent out their team, picked up the piece, and repaired and returned in a matter of a few weeks. Probably would have been done quicker, but there were some delays on my part. Overall, very grateful for their quality work and professionalism. Painting came back looking as if nothing had ever happened. Highly recommend.

The team was amazing in their care and restoration of my great-uncle's 71+ year old oil on canvas…read morepainting he created which was part of the Art Institute of Chicago's 'Artists of Chicago and Vicinity 55th Annual Exhibition' (1951). 48 years since his passing, the piece had spent most of that time stored carelessly and lost track of until rediscovered at a gallery in his hometown just a few years ago. It literally bore so much neglect, it not only could not be reframed, one would never believe it was once part of an AIC Exhibition. Restoration Division understood the importance of the delicate aged piece not just to our family but because the work deserved to survive and not just restored but preserved for the future. They explain their techniques, reason and causes for condition as well as options and requirements to remedy them. The piece returned home yesterday looking as if my great-uncle had just finished its final brushstroke proudly in a new frame.

I've used Litas Liparini Art Restoration for numerous projects, from monumental bronze sculpture…read moregroups, murals, paintings, historical documents and small fragile objects, in conservation, restoration, cataloging and repair of those objects, This is in an institutional setting, a museum of sorts. Their treatments and assessments are always fair, unbiased, and within budget. Highly Recommended!

I have a family heirloom, a carved wooden lion. Someone broke the back leg and tail when they…read moreknocked it over cleaning. Similarly I have a large carved wooden Buddha that was knocked over during cleaning. The lotus pedestal and hand were broken. Broken Art did a fantastic job restoring the art work. They do an incredibly detailed job. Very high quality. You wouldn't know it was ever broken. It may take a little while but it is highly worth it. You will not be sorry with the results! Highly recommend!

I am searching to see if they are still around and so happy to see them still on Chicago Ave(if…read morethis id up to date). it's been many years since i had a Bruno Gambone sculpture restored here. I have a few more pieces to get fixed. Bill/ William i believe his name is a true genius at restoration. An amazing artist as well. It's been a while but the repair at the time was very reasonable and truly invisible, museum quality. Highly recommended! -Bradley

It was such a pleasure to meet Tom Tomc and his colleagues at The Art of Restoration on Halsted…read more They are artists in the truest sense with relentless curiosity and rich imaginations. I deeply appreciate the time they spent with me, their genuine interest in and appreciation of the piece I brought to be restored, as well as their profound skill, generosity, and kindness. There was no requirement of them to share other current restoration projects and artwork in the studio, both theirs and that of clients, but I was provided with a fascinating profile of their company and vast knowledge. Rare and daunting intelligence and expertise abound in this studio. Most importantly, their work is exquisite -- painstaking detail on a rare graphic print, that was transformed and brought to life again. I can not write a more positive recommendation nor thank them adequately. You wont be disappointed -- they're simply the best in Chicago!

The staff at the art of restoration provided amazing service. I could not be happier! So much so…read morethat i had to use my wife's yelp page to review this establishment. I never leave reviews as its a pain in the ass but here is the story. I purchased a rare Italian star wars two sheet poster that was pretty expensive for a poster and very hard to find. It was folded many times and I wanted to display it without the folds. I contacted Tom and he said he would be happy to mount this poster on linen and remove the creases. When i dropped off the poster i was given a tour of his studio and met his staff. I was also walked though the process and shown other posters in process and completed restorations. The tour was a great experience in itself. The finished product i received was perfect in every way. The quote i received was mind blowing in its affordability. I always suspected a restoration job would be hundreds of dollars. I was very pleased with the cost and the quality. The turn around time was quick and on time as quoted. The level of information and care provided will have me coming back with another poster soon. I was also given a contact of a framer that also assisted in completing my project with the level of service and care that a rare collectible demands. I would highly recommend that you bring your restoration project here. The quality and craftsmanship was abundantly clear from the studio and the finished product. My poster is even more pleasing knowing that the process it took to finally get it on my wall was so pain free. I love my poster and I am filled with warm feelings whenever i look at it. Thank you Tom and staff. P.s. I have used Michael's the big arts and crafts chain to mount another poster in the past but i will not go back there after going to the art of restoration. If you need a true professional and want master craftsman results please visit the art of restoration, you will not be disappointed.

Tremain is the only place I would go for framing. The owner is knowledgeable and meticulous. It is…read morea joy to work with him to find the perfect materials for any piece. You can trust him with your most valuable art. He specializes in restoration. But he is just as willing to help you with "just for fun" pieces. Framing is costly but he is mindful to balance any project with the right framing approach depending on the moment. Excellent work on shadow boxes too!

I brought a mirror to Tremain that I had recently inherited that was my great grandmothers and…read moreSteve made it look like new. Some of the ornate frame had fallen apart and was cracked not to mention the backing was falling apart due to its age -- It is now perfect! Not only is he skilled he is passionate about his work and it shows. It was a haul for me to go to Evanston but it was well worth it. He made me feel so comfortable leaving my family heirloom in his care. 10/10 . GREAT JOB!!