Bidspirit auction | Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov (1924–2011)

Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov (1924–2011) - Box “Haymaking”. Palekh, USSR, 1970s. Papier-mâché, egg tempera, raised gold, lacquer. 22 by 15 cm Condition report: Loss of the lid fitting; signs of wear; surface scratches. Provenance: From the personal working archive of the Golikov family. Created and preserved by Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov. A work by Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov, one of the leading masters of the Palekh school, People’s Artist of the RSFSR, and son of Ivan Ivanovich Golikov. Dating to the 1970s, the composition focuses on a multi-figure rural scene. The figures are arranged around a central element, creating a dynamic and structured composition. Landscape and architectural motifs are integrated into a unified decorative setting. The palette combines rich greens, ochres, and gold against a dark ground. Fine detailing is executed using raised gold and the traditional multi-layered tempera technique. Collecting & Investment Potential: Works by Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov are held in major museum collections and form part of the established canon of Palekh miniature painting. Multi-figure genre scenes from the 1970s are characteristic of the artist’s practice and maintain consistent market demand. A characteristic multi-figure composition from a key period in Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov’s career. Works of this type remain consistently in demand among collectors.