Oil Painting Cubism Portrait Pablo Picasso Manner of Juan Gris

Mid-20th Century Cubist Pablo Picasso Portrait — Framed Oil Painting in the Manner of Juan Gris

Artist: John Connor
Date: 1965
Medium: Oil on Board 
Style: Cubism
Provenance: Private Shire Vendor → Royal Board Sweden, Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD.
Exhibited: Famous Lord Hill Museum
Signature: Lower left, “John Connor, 1965”
Framed Dimensions: [High (76.5 cm) Width (51 cm) Length depth thickness of frame (1.5 cm)]

Step into the geometric brilliance of Modernism with this extraordinary Cubist oil portrait, a compelling work created in 1965 by the artist John Connor. Bold and intellectually arresting, this piece is painted in the iconic manner of Juan Gris, echoing the abstract, multi-perspective compositions that defined the early 20th-century Cubist movement.

🖼️ Artistic Excellence Meets Provenance

Crafted on Royal Board from Sweden—highly regarded for its archival quality and durability—this work carries strong provenance. It originally belonged to a private Shire vendor and was acquired by the esteemed Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD, known for handling museum-grade and fine investment artworks. Notably, this painting has also been exhibited in a museum collection, underscoring its cultural and curatorial value.

The portrait's layered geometries and intersecting planes explore both identity and abstraction. Hints of eyes, a mouth, and folded hands emerge from fractured blocks of ochre, blue, and charcoal tones. A sharply rendered collar and tie allude to modernity, while the cubist deconstruction pulls the viewer into deeper contemplation.This portrait subject matter is a homage to the cubism movement, painted in the cubist-style.  This work is rendered in geometric shapes and muted tones. The painting's colour palette primarily consists of hues of blues, browns, whites and greys, contributing to its somber and intellectual mood.T he subject's features are angular and abstract, characteristic of the cubist style. The painting is framed in an original simple silver colour metal frame, which complements the artwork without distracting from it. 

✅ Key Highlights:

• Museum-Exhibited: A rare opportunity to own this piece

• Solid Provenance: Verified collection history with respected antiques consultancy

• Mid-Century Cubism: A powerful homage to early Cubist innovators, yet with a distinct 1960s modernist flavor

• Ready to Display: Housed in a sleek period frame with metallic finish, suitable for immediate exhibition in any high-end interior or gallery

• Condition: Offered in fine used condition. The front painting surface is in reasonable overall order, having foxing staining & minor paint loss commensurate with usage & age. The frame has general signs of wear, scuffs, scratches in places also warping commensurate with usage & age.

🔍 Collector’s Notes:

This painting is ideal for collectors of Cubist, Modernist, or post-war European art. Its historical context, aesthetic impact, and verified provenance make it a strong candidate for inclusion in curated private collections, galleries, or even future museum retrospectives.

Certificate of Authenticity: Included upon request from Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

For serious collectors and curators alike, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a one-of-a-kind Cubist oil painting—steeped in modern art history, backed by provenance, and ready to elevate any collection.