UK fine art company collapses into administration - in business since 1976

UK fine art company collapses into administration - in business since 1976A well-known London business with a reputation for specialist craftsmanship has reached a major milestone in its long history, marking a significant moment for customers and the local community. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Aditi Rane, Reporter 07:07, Thu, Jun 4, 2026 Updated: 07:20, Thu, Jun 4, 2026 The long-established picture framing business was known for its museum and conservation work (Image: Getty)A long-established London picture framing company that has served customers for half a century has entered administration. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) Alec Drew Picture Frames Limited, a specialist fine art framing business based in Chelsea, was placed into administration on June 1, 2026, according to a notice published in The London Gazette. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyThe company, which was incorporated in February 1976, operated for 50 years from its premises on Cale Street in Chelsea and built a reputation for high-quality framing services.Recall issued for batch of widely-prescribed blood pressure drugUK households war...