Barry R. Bauman Obituary

February 11, 2022

Malene la Cour Rasmussen wrote a sympathy message

“Great love and deepest sympathy to you all - Mary, Jeffrey and Ian. We salute Barry, our dear, dear friend. A great loss! Hugs from the Danish family-friends.”

February 10, 2022

Janice Henry wrote a sympathy message

“Mary - Janice and I are in disbelief. We send you, Ian and Jeffrey our deepest sympathy. He was a great friend and an extraordinarily talented and professional conservator. We were honored to know him. He will be greatly missed.”

February 10, 2022

Robert Baldwin, Associate Professor of Art History, Connecticut College / photo from Barry Bauman wrote a sympathy message

“I worked under Barry as an intern in Painting Conservation at the Art Institute for 2 summers (1975-6). He was as free from art-world pretension as anyone could get - see photo of him from those years which I posted. It wasn't a surprise when he quit and founded the Chicago Conservation Center (1983-2003) and became his own boss, retiring at 53. He then did something unprecedented in the world of art conservation: he worked for free for 20 years for smaller museums. Bless you, Barry. love RB”

February 10, 2022

Someone wrote a sympathy message

“I never personally met Barry but recognise his talent and vision of providing a preservation centre for all to better understand and value conservation and it’s importance and impact on culture and society. Barry certainly succeeded in that and left us all a wonderful legacy.”

February 10, 2022

Susan Blakney wrote a sympathy message

“I have known Barry since I began my business and watched him grow. He was truly a memorable colleague to all who knew him, as a leader in private practice business success. He generously shared his knowledge and enthusiasm for preservation. His loss will be felt by many. His passion will live on in his devoted staff, whom he mentored and his family can be proud his business continues as a an important legacy. With sincerer condolences, Susan Blakney, West Lake Conservators”

February 10, 2022

June Shulman wrote a sympathy message

“In honor of your extraordinary mission...”

February 10, 2022

Pat Rose wrote a sympathy message

“Barry was a truly unique spirit. He encouraged me when no one else would, and generously repaired a painting at a price I could afford. This painting is so important to me - kind of a signature piece. My son, daughter-in-law and grandson now own the painting, and I could not be more grateful. Pat Rose”

February 10, 2022

Janie Welker wrote a sympathy message

“Hello, I am the curator at the University of Kentucky Art Museum in Lexington. We were one of the many small non-profits that benefited from Barry's generosity in restoring art that we could otherwise not afford to do. Beyond that, he visited to do two programs here at the Museum, and each was among the most informative, amusing and enthusiastically received talks we have ever offered. I know how much his family meant to him. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Janie Welker”

February 10, 2022

Kathy Walsh-Piper wrote a sympathy message

“Dear friends and loved one of Barry: Barry gave a great gift by conserving works of art for smaller museums that could not afford proper conservation. When I was Director at UK Art Museum, he helped us with several works, and also came to present his findings and to explain the work he did to our audience. We were very grateful. I am sorry to learn of his passing. He was a uniquely charitable art professional. Kathy Walsh-Piper”

February 9, 2022

Ian William Bauman at STUDIO BAUMAN wrote a sympathy message

“Hi all, this is Barry’s son Ian William. With great sadness, I do confirm Barry has left us. We’ll be holding the visitation this Friday 2-8pm: Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home 2447 Desplaines Ave, N Riverside, IL 60546 This is not an official page for the visitation. I have personally written the death notice on Kuratko-Nosek’s obit page. I will show everything here to my mother, but please send future flowers to, & through, the home directly. Many thanks for everyone’s love & support. It helps.”

February 9, 2022

Robert Warren wrote a sympathy message

“It was with a very heavy heart that I learned I lost my colleague and friend. Barry has donated more than a million dollars in restoration services to Hoyt Sherman Place over the past 7 years with the grand finales being "The Repentant Magdalene" and "Apollo and Venus". I spoke with Barry they day before his passing and he was so full of life and excited to share our successes up to his final day. Love to Mary, Ian & Jeff.”

February 8, 2022

Waldek Szydlowski wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Mary,Ian and Jeffrey, Hearing what happened to Barry,I can’t believe it's true. I’ve had a few employers in my life, but Barry was special.Not knowing me at all, he believed in me and gave me a few valuable frames for conservation in our first meeting. Over the last 30 years, he has always been there to help me and my family. He will remain in my heart forever. Goodbye my FRIEND ! Waldek Szydlowski with family”

February 7, 2022

Robert Agne wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Mary and family, so sorry to hear of Barry's passing. i have strong memories of our times together working at CCC. I always loved that he was a Beatles fan and other shared generational likes. All the best to you and family during these difficult days. Bob Agne”

February 7, 2022

MICHELLE MARHOEFER wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Mary and family, we are so sorry to hear of Barry's passing. We've known him many years through the conservation and restoration business. He was such a kind person with a wonderful talent! I remember him when I attended SAIC, Barry was in the conservation department at the museum. My husband Bill Marhoefer remembers Mary from high school, both at Carl Sandburg. Barry was supportive of our business, Broken Art Restoration as we were of his. We are shocked and sorry to hear of his loss.”