
Professional Fine Art Restoration in Chicago, IL

Nasutsa Mabwa
June 3, 2015A recent article in the Wall Street Journal reported that over $2 billion in fine art will be sold this month at New York City’s major auction houses, including Sotheby’s and Christie’s International. Among the offerings are Pablo Picasso’s “Women of Algiers” and six paintings spanning the career of Impressionist painter Claude Monet.
Of course, owning original artwork created by the masters isn’t the norm for most folks. However, over the decades, many fine works of art have been created in or moved to Chicago where they’re proudly displayed in public and commercial buildings. These works – whether they’re paintings, sculptures, vases, walling hangings, maps, framed historical photos or antiques – often represent tremendous monetary, sentimental, artistic and/or historical value. Unfortunately, they’re susceptible to
fire
or
water damage
if a disaster strikes.
If that happens, building owners and facility managers can quickly turn to
ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons
for professional fire, flood and water damage restoration services
and
expert fine art and antique restoration. Fine art restoration is a type of conservation treatment, according to the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works, and it specifically refers to an attempt to bring cultural property closer to its original appearance.
When you call ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons, our highly trained restoration technicians will put their best equipment, products and procedures to work immediately. Quick action is needed to minimize damage. For example, depending on the type of fire your building experienced, the resulting smoke and soot can deposit a fine dust or an oily residue, leaving chemicals that will immediately begin to interact with the paint or surface of a valuable object. In disasters involving water, moisture can easily and quickly seep into mats and other framing materials, causing bubbles, bulges or bleeding.
If fine art or antiques are under your care, keep our telephone number (763-376-1110) handy so you can
contact us
. With the utmost care and efficiency, we’ll professionally restore your valuable items to their appropriate pre-loss condition.
Nasutsa Mabwa is the CEO of ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, a nationally recognized, award-winning disaster restoration firm serving Cook, DuPage, and Lake Counties. Under her leadership, the company has become one of Chicagoland’s most trusted providers of water and flood damage restoration, fire and smoke damage cleanup, mold remediation, and specialty cleaning services for both residential and commercial clients.
A respected business and civic leader, Nasutsa has received numerous honors for her contributions to the industry and her community. Her accolades include:
- Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies - 2025 recipient
- Top 100 Women to KNOW in America (2024) by KNOW Women & JPMorgan Chase
- Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40
- SB100 Best of Small Business Award
- 2020 BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics
- Stevie® Award for Female Entrepreneur of the Year
- 2020 Daily Herald Business Ledger C-Suite Award
- 2018 ServiceMaster® Achiever Award
She is IICRC-certified in both Water Damage Restoration (WRT) and Fire & Smoke Restoration (FSRT), combining technical expertise with visionary leadership. Nasutsa holds a Master’s in Urban Planning & Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and an MBA in Real Estate Development from Roosevelt University.
Beyond her business achievements, Nasutsa is an active community advocate. She is a Board Member of the Civic Federation, an Advisory Board Member, and Past President of the Executive Committee for the Evanston Chamber of Commerce. She is also a long-standing member of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO).
She is the co-author of RESTORE: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Home As Your Most Valuable Asset, an essential guidebook for homeowners navigating the challenges of water and fire disasters.
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