Conservation of Sculpture and Objects Studio, Inc.
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CSOS has been dedicated to the conservation of art and architecture for over 20 years. Our logo, inspired by artist Lorado Taft's figure of Father Time, is a symbol of our goal to save works of art and to help them withstand the test of time so that future generations may enjoy them. CSOS uses the most cutting edge technology available to ensure the satisfaction of our clients and the highest quality conservation treatments for our cultural heritage.  In addition to traditional restoration and conservation techniques, CSOS is the first private company in the USA to utilize laser cleaning technology for large scale conservation projects. With our custom designed and custom built laser systems, we offer environmentally friendly and chemical free cleaning of metals, stone, glass, wood, and other substrates with unmatched precision.  

Our professionally trained conservation staff is prepared to treat any size object in our 13,000 square foot specialized facility as well as onsite anywhere in the USA and around the world.  We have a range of vehicles and heavy duty trailer systems, and we are experts in safely rigging, packing, transporting, and installing works of art of all shapes and sizes. 

Every project is unique.  Our wide range of clients includes museums, galleries, cities, parks, government institutions, companies, art collectors, as well as private individuals.  From the smallest personal treasure, to the largest architectural structure, CSOS would be honored to help your work of art withstand the test of time.  


Client List - Not Exhaustive

We work with a range of clients, from federal government to private insurance claims.

Museums and Cultural Heritage Institutions

The Arts Club of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago
        B.F. Ferguson Monument Fund
        Kate S. Buckingham Fund
Adler Planetarium
Brookfield Zoo
Chicago Botanic Garden
Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago History Museum
Chicago Public Library
Cranbook Art Museum
DuSable Museum of African American History
Elgin Area Historical Society
Elmhurst Art Museum
Farnsworth House
Field Museum
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Gettysburg National Military Park
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Harvard Art Museums
Indianapolis Museum of Art
John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Kentucky Derby Museum
Lincoln Park Zoo
McCormick Freedom Museum
Milwaukee Art Museum
Nick Engelbert's Grandview Folk Art Environment
Norfolk Botanical Garden
The Morton Arboretum
Museum of Science and Industry
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
National Museum of Mexican Art
The Richard H. Driehaus Museum
Ripley's Believe It or Not!, FL
Shedd Aquarium
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Smithsonian Institution
Soldier Field
The Polish Museum of America
Winterthur Museum & Gardens

Private Clients

Bernacki & Associates, Inc
Chicago Conservation Center
EverGreene Painting Studios
Gallery KH
Graceland Cemetery
Hines Interests Limited Partnership, Midwest Regional Office
IMCERA Group Inc. 
Jones Lang LaSalle Chicago
Marshall Field & Company
McCormick Place
Methods & Materials, Inc.
The Merchandise Mart
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
O'Brien International LLC
Parma Conservation, Ltd.
Renaissance Blackstone Hotel Chicago
Richard Gray Gallery
The Ritz-Carlton Residences
San Diego International Airport
Sotheby's
Waldheim Cemetery Co.
Zola Gallery

Nonprofit Organizations

Barker Welfare Foundation
Chicago Dental Society
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Give Something Back Foundation
Green Ridge Cemetery
Illinois Labor History Society
Kohler Foundation, Inc.
Landmarks Illinois
McGuire Igleski & Associates, Inc.
Pritzker Traubert Family Foundation
Ravinia Festival
The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation
Terra Foundation for American Art
Union League Club of Chicago

Educational Institutions

Columbia College Chicago
DePaul University
Governors State University
        Nathan Manilow Sculpture Garden
Harper College
Lane Technical College Prep High School
Loyola University Chicago
        LUMA: Loyola University Museum of Art
        Martin D’Arcy, S.J. Collection
Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School
Northwestern University
        Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art
Roosevelt University
Saint Xavier University
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership
The University of Chicago
        Smart Museum of Art
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
        Allerton Park & Retreat Center
        Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion 
The University of Iowa
University of Saint Francis, IN
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
West Texas A&M University
        Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum



Architects and Contractors

Berglund Construction
Bulley & Andrews
Eifler & Associates Architects
F.H. Paschen
Harboe Architects, PC
Power Construction Company
Robe Construction, Inc
Walsh Construction

Government

Burlington Park District
Champaign Park District
Chicago Department of Aviation
        Midway International Airport
        O'Hare International Airport
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
The Chicago Housing Authority
Chicago Park District
City of Albany, NY
City of Arlington Heights, IL
City of Atlanta, GA
City of Aurora, IL
City of Austin, TX
City of Baltimore, MD
City of Berwyn, IL
City of Buffalo, NY
City of Burlington, IA
City of Chicago, IL
City of Cincinnati, OH
City of Crystal Lake, IL
City of Dallas, TX
City of Decatur, IL
City of El Paso, TX
City of Evanston, IL
City of Flossmoor, IL
City of Forest Park, IL
City of Freeport, IL
City of Glen Ellyn, IL
City of Iowa City, IA
City of Joliet, IL
City of Kalamazoo, MI
City of Kansas City, MO
City of Ladd, IL
City of La Grange, IL
City of Lake Forest, IL
City of Lake Geneva, WI
City of Lancaster, WI
City of Lockport, IL
City of Madison, WI
City of Miami, FL
City of Michigan City, IN
City of Milwaukee, WI
City of Monroe, MI
City of Naperville, IL
City of New York, NY
City of Oak Park, IL
City of Ortonville, MN
City of Oshkosh, WI
City of Philadelphia, PA
        Philadelphia International Airport
City of Pittsburgh, PA
City of Portland, ME
City of Racine, WI
City of Savannah, GA
City of South Bend, IN
City of St. Augustine, FL
City of San Diego, CA
City of Toledo, OH
City of Urbana, IL
City of Wichita, MO
City of Winnetka, IL
District of Columbia
Elmhurst Park District
Freeport Park District
General Services Administration (GSA)
Heuco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY
Maryland Historical Trust
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Chicago
Miami-Dade County
Monroe Park District
Naperville Park District
National Park Service
The State of Florida
The State of Hawaii
The State of Illinois
The State of Indiana
The State of Iowa
The State of Maine
The State of Maryland
The State of Massachusetts
The State of Michigan
The State of Minnesota
The State of Missouri
The State of New York
The State of Ohio
The State of Pennsylvania
The State of Texas
The State of Virginia
The State of Wisconsin
United States Postal Service

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