Stephen Friedman Fine Art Limited (03023293): administration
- Status
- In administration
- Administration began
- 2026-02-12
- Administrators
- Glyn Mummery, Nedim Patrick Ailyan
- Administrators' firm
- FRP Advisory
- Formerly
- Jetarch Limited
- Incorporated
- 1995-02-17
- Location
- Orpington
- Industry
- 47781 Retail sale in commercial art galleries
Why it went into administration
- Cash flow / liquidity pressure
From the administrators' statement
The Company was founded in 1995 in London's Mayfair district, operating from Cork Street as the Stephen Friedman Gallery - a contemporary art delearship and exhibition gallery, before later attempting to expand to New York in 2025. The Company represented a roster of internationally recognised and reputable artists, including the likes of David Shringley, Yinka Shonibare and Kehinde Wiley.
For a number of years the business traded successfully from the Trading Premises, upholding the well established Stephen Friedman brand and name. The Trading Premises was obtained via a lease from the Landlord.
The Company's director, Stephen Friedman, is and has been the sole director owning 100% of the total share capital. Prior to the Administration, the Company employed 27 members of staff and an additiional 5 members of staff, situated in the US, overseeing US operations and clientele.
Administrators' statement of proposals (2026-03-30) · Companies House register