Fine art of restoration draws painter to craft. (Weekly Briefing).(Ron Baum; Baum Conservation of Art) From: Los Angeles Business Journal | Date: March 10, 2003| Author: Myerhoff, Matt | COPYRIGHT 2003 CBJ, L.P. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

RON Baum started his career in art restoration 27 years ago, when an aging restorer asked him to become his apprentice and preserve the craft Since then, he has been restoring artwork, from family portraits to impressionist masterpieces for art collectors, museums and auctioning houses. Baum Conservation of Art restores and conserves between 100 and 200 pieces annually Baum's rates range from $250 for cleaning a small painting to as much as $2,500 for major repairs to large, expens...