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 had a piece that mother made in the late 40's. She was a commercial artist/puppeteer and briefly…read morehad a TV series on NBC/NYC local TV based on the Fearless Fosdick comic strip by Al Capp. Fosdick was a subset of Lil' Abner. My mother made a display piece for NBC which has survived for over 80 years and was severely damaged. My mom was considered a pioneer for women in commercial art during the "madmen" era, and her work is significant. I wanted it restored by museum quality are specialists. I found them at the Antique & Art Restoration center. The piece looked like it might be beyond repair, but Igor made it look like new repairing damage and restoring the original colors. He then prepared it for display in a sturdy canvas board. The work he did was brilliant. He did my mother's work justice. I can't say enough nice things about this company. They are EXCELLENT!

Igor saved my life. My family have a WPA doll that had…read morebelonged to my mother-in-law. The doll was in my daughter's care - and then in mine when she moved out. It is a very unique black boy doll and clearly of historical value. Somehow, it got damaged. When I learned that the family decided the doll should go to the local library, I panicked. Igor immediately figured out how it had been damaged (loose parakeets!) and was able to seamlessly fix the damage. Like nothing ever happened. He was also able to identify newer clothes on the doll by fabric weight. A true archaeologist. Worth every penny. I would trust the crown jewels to Igor.

Go! Visit this place as soon as you can and take a class if you've been curious about stained glass…read moreor fused glass. You might look at the price and turn the other way but the knowledge and care during classes is worth every penny. I took a private class today with Mika and had the best time. Mika was a great instructor and super knowledgeable. I'm excited to take a class again at some point soon.

I was attracted to this place by the gorgeous glass art in the window, and came in to find…read morebeautiful jewelry, suncatchers and other art. I came back with my adult daughter for a fused art class, and Evelina welcomed everyone with wine and appetizers and an explanation of how to make art. There were bins of colored glass in many shapes and sizes to play with. She spent extra time with my daughter who was having trouble letting her creative side out. They made a glass dish together that everyone compliments. Then Jessie began to play with shapes and colors to make a few other pieces. Her confidence came out! I get compliments on the art pendants I created, too. I'll be bringing more friends with me next time!

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 called The Art Rescue about a month ago and was skeptical as they are newer business. I had them…read moreclean my grandmothers silverware and they did a great job! I had stained silverware and wanted to get them nice and shiny again. i didn't expect them to do such a good job. Thanks guys! I will be using them in a future for more projects.

From the owner: The Rescue Art LLC specialize in the maintenance and restoration of metal, wood, masonry, stucco,…read moreplaster, and paint.

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.

I worked with Sculpture Resource on a project and was very impressed with their professionalism…read more They went above and beyond to create a small replica of the sculpture and then to build a rotating platform to capture a 360° view to photograph a real-life model for the final sculpture. Their attention to detail was impressive and the finished product was impeccable. These are true artists at work and you will not find anyone else with the skills and attentiveness for your project.

The artists at Sculpture Resource have been a go-to resource of mine for several years. Always…read moreprofessional. Always dependable. Oscar & Jess are truly talented artists. With such a broad range of skills, I am confident they can handle any project I throw their way. They are competitively priced and always willing to work with me when budget constraints are of concern. Services I've commissioned include mold-making, bronze restoration, transportation & artistic sculpting of large-scale bronze figures. With every commission, Sculpture Resource surpassed expectations. I highly recommend working with their team on your next project.

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!!

Great experts. Eugene was recommended to me by a premier antique dealer…read more His knowledge and expertise are amazing. He has repaired a number of our antique clocks over the years.

I brought in a cuckoo clock that wasn't working and Eugene brought it back to life. He's so…read moreknowledgeable and incredible. I highly recommend E K Clocks!