Chicago, Illinois
Rene Agass Baumgartner, 63, of Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration, native of Switzerland, passed away April 17, 2011, from complications of a cardiac event. Beloved husband of 31 years to Pamela Macsai Baumgartner; loving father of Julian (fiancée Melissa Connell) and Joel Baumgartner; dear brother...
Read MoreSuddenly it is 11 years later. On this anniversary, I catch myself joyful of the mark that Agass left -- on our paintings, yes, but on Julian as he makes his dad proud (as I'm sure does Joel, whom I don't know). I feel fortunate to have visual reminders of that good man (and the marks he left, on canvas and his family).
Jan Cover
April 13, 2022 | Friend
Time passes too quickly, for the best things -- but one joy (among many) of a painting is often the memories it will call to mind -- about acquisition, about research, about framing, and if we're fortunate about a sympathetic conservator's hand. It's easy for Agass to come freshly again to my mind and memory, and I'm hugely grateful for all those occasions of time with him in the studio, and now paintings on which he'd worked (some just cleaned, some with major labor). Meanwhile, Julian is...
Jan Cover
April 13, 2021 | West Lafayette, IN | Friend
My deepest condolences to the Baumgartner family.
Your husband beautifully restored several 19th century paintings for me. He was without a doubt one of the loveliest and finest men I've ever met.
He will be greatly missed.
Pamela Wills
Pamela Wills
June 09, 2011 | Chicago, IL
Dear Baumgartner Family:
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Agass was so colorful and full of life. It is a true pleasure to know him and live with his outstanding craftsmanship that he and Julian did for our family that allows us to enjoy lifes' fine art for generations more to come. Agass was so enjoyable to work with and represents all the is good in life.
Peace,
The Spillane Family
Dan Spillane
May 10, 2011 | River Forest, IL
Agass was a wonderful, cheerful man and a remarkably talented conservator. He always had time for us small collectors / enthusiasts; he was eager to talk about the art, the physical facts of a piece, historical clues/evidence, even the artist; he was an educator in his own way; but above all he was a gentleman artist himself, who honored the labor of artisans long gone by attending to their canvases. The many, many pieces he worked to restore and conserve will remain a lasting memorial to...
Jan Cover
April 28, 2011 | West Lafayette, IN
To the Family:
The Frier family has been a client for years. I got to know Gus and Julian well. I even saw Julian this morning. All the paintings in our house have been restored by Gus and Julian. My father passed away a year ago--words cannot tell the story. John Frier
John Frier
April 25, 2011 | Chicago, IL
Dear Pam, Marian and family,
Words cannot describe how sorry and shocked we were to hear that Agass had passed. His memory will surely go on through others he has helped and will help in the future. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Our sincerest condolences. Your friends at NorthShore University HealthSystem Eye & Vision Center
April 21, 2011
Pam, Julian and Joel:
I am so sorry to hear that Agass had passed. We grieve with you his loss and hope that the fond memories will be somehow in the forefront of your minds. May peace come to you.
David, Elyse, Eric and Sam Wistreich
April 21, 2011 | Granger, IN
Our deepest condolences to the Baumgartner family. Agass preserved so many beautiful painting for us and they will always remind us of his friendly personality.He will be greatly missed.
Herta and Karol Hlavac
Exposa,Inc.
April 20, 2011
