ARTFX FINE ART SERVICES LIMITED

⚰️Wound downliquidation
05515124 · ltd · incorporated 2005-07-21
Investment thesis
Company liquidation — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
—
book net assets
Opportunity
50/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: Other transportation support activities
Sector: Transportation & storage
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 50/100 (worth a look), bankability 50/100. Strong seller-intent signal (70/100, director aged 76). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company in liquidation. Company is actively being wound up. Not a going concern. Most likely exit: distressed disposal / insolvency (65/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.

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Refinance opportunity

2 live charges · 2 lenders · oldest 20.4y

40/100
too messy

Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 20.4 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · Two lenders — manageable, but coordination required.
  • · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).

Data confidence

Overall: low (54/100)

Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.

Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
2 charges (2/2 with lender, 2/2 with type)
90
Directors & officers
11 officers (2 active, 11 linked, 6 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
2 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
76 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
50/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
41
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
1
filing
  • • 1 insolvency
Last 180 days
6
filings
  • • 4 insolvency
  • • 1 address
  • • 1 resolution
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (41 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-04-17
    ⚠️
    liquidation-disclaimer-notice
    insolvency · NDISC
  2. 2026-04-12
    ⚠️
    liquidation-disclaimer-notice
    insolvency · NDISC
  3. 2026-04-01
    📍
    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  4. 2026-04-01
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
    insolvency · 600
  5. 2026-04-01
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  6. 2026-04-01
    ⚠️
    liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairs
    insolvency · LIQ02
  7. 2025-12-29
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  8. 2025-12-23
    ➖
    HONOR, Debbie resigned
    director
  9. 2025-12-22
    📄
    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  10. 2025-12-11
    ➖
    ROBINSON, David resigned
    director
  11. 2025-09-18
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  12. 2024-07-16
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  13. 2023-10-04
    📄
    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  14. 2022-10-13
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  15. 2021-09-29
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  16. 2020-08-25
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  17. 2019-10-10
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
    accounts · AA
  18. 2019-01-15
    📄
    change-account-reference-date-company-previous-shortened
    accounts · AA01
  19. 2018-12-18
    📄
    change-account-reference-date-company-current-extended
    accounts · AA01
  20. 2018-12-17
    📄
    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  21. 2018-12-05
    ➕
    ROBINSON, David appointed
    director
  22. 2018-11-29
    ➖
    SIA, Pebble Huei Chieh resigned
    secretary
  23. 2018-11-29
    ➖
    KOH, Tiong Lu John resigned
    director
  24. 2008-08-08
    ➕
    KOH, Tiong Lu John appointed
    director
  25. 2008-08-08
    ➖
    ROBINSON, David resigned
    director
  26. 2006-11-03
    ➕
    HONOR, Debbie appointed
    secretary
  27. 2006-11-03
    ➖
    CHANG, Jo Anne resigned
    secretary
  28. 2006-11-03
    ➕
    SIA, Pebble Huei Chieh appointed
    secretary
  29. 2006-11-03
    ➖
    CHANG, Jo Anne resigned
    director
  30. 2006-11-03
    ➕
    ROBINSON, David appointed
    director
  31. 2006-07-07
    ➕
    CHANG, Jo Anne appointed
    secretary
  32. 2006-07-06
    ➖
    MCCLURE, Christopher resigned
    secretary
  33. 2006-06-14
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
  34. 2006-02-03
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: Forestcity Limited
  35. 2006-01-18
    ➕
    MCCLURE, Christopher appointed
    director
  36. 2006-01-18
    ➕
    CHANG, Jo Anne appointed
    director
  37. 2005-11-18
    ➖
    DAY, Philip resigned
    secretary
  38. 2005-11-18
    ➕
    MCCLURE, Christopher appointed
    secretary
  39. 2005-07-21
    🏢
    Company incorporated
    As ARTFX FINE ART SERVICES LIMITED
  40. 2005-07-21
    ➕
    DAY, Philip appointed
    secretary
  41. 2005-07-21
    ➕
    HONOR, Debbie appointed
    director

Owner dependency

100/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 20 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 76 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

100/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 76 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 20 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 21 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

2 high · 1 med ·
Company in liquidation
high

Company is actively being wound up. Not a going concern.

4 insolvency-related filings on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2026-04-17: liquidation-disclaimer-notice; 2026-04-12: liquidation-disclaimer-notice

2 director resignations in last 12 months
medium

Multiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.

Evidence: HONOR, Debbie resigned 2025-12-23; ROBINSON, David resigned 2025-12-11

Shareholders & ownership

2 active beneficial owners
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Mr Christopher Mcclure
Individual · British · DOB 03/1950 · age 76
25–50%
—25-50% shares27/07/2016
Mrs Debbie Elizabeth Honor
Individual · British · DOB 04/1974 · age 52
25–50%
—25-50% shares27/07/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusliquidation
Typeltd
Incorporated2005-07-21
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC52290 — Other transportation support activities

Registered office

C/O ARAFINO ADVISORY LIMITED
25 Southampton Buildings
London
WC2A 1AL

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-07-27
Last: 2025-07-13

Officers (2 active · 9 resigned)

HONOR, Debbie→
secretary · appointed 2006-11-03
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Active
MCCLURE, Christopher→
director · ~76y · appointed 2006-01-18
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Active
CHANG, Jo Anne→
secretary · appointed 2006-07-07 · resigned 2006-11-03
Resigned
DAY, Philip→
secretary · appointed 2005-07-21 · resigned 2005-11-18
Resigned
MCCLURE, Christopher→
secretary · appointed 2005-11-18 · resigned 2006-07-06
Resigned
SIA, Pebble Huei Chieh→
secretary · appointed 2006-11-03 · resigned 2018-11-29
Resigned
CHANG, Jo Anne→
director · ~53y · appointed 2006-01-18 · resigned 2006-11-03
Resigned
HONOR, Debbie→
director · ~54y · appointed 2005-07-21 · resigned 2025-12-23
Resigned
KOH, Tiong Lu John→
director · ~71y · appointed 2008-08-08 · resigned 2018-11-29
Resigned
ROBINSON, David→
director · ~73y · appointed 2018-12-05 · resigned 2025-12-11
Resigned
ROBINSON, David→
director · ~73y · appointed 2006-11-03 · resigned 2008-08-08
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

2
Total charges
2
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:2 of 2 shown
TypeProperties
outstanding
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Debenture1 property14/06/2006—
outstanding
Forestcity
Forestcity Limited
Rent deposit deed1 property03/02/2006—
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Recent filings (76 total)

liquidation-disclaimer-notice
insolvency · NDISC
2026-04-17
liquidation-disclaimer-notice
insolvency · NDISC
2026-04-12
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2026-04-01
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2026-04-01
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2026-04-01
liquidation-voluntary-statement-of-affairs
insolvency · LIQ02
2026-04-01
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-12-29
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-12-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2025-09-18
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-07-22
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2024-07-16
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-07-15
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-07-13
accounts-with-accounts-type-total-exemption-full
accounts · AA
2022-10-13