Bidspirit auction | Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov (1924–2011)

Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov (1924–2011) - Box “On the Murom Road”. Palekh, USSR, 1992. Papier-mâché, egg tempera, raised gold, lacquer. 14.5 by 10 cm Condition report: Signs of wear; inventory labels on the reverse. Provenance: From the family collection of the Golikov dynasty. 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. Created in 1992, this composition is based on a traditional folk song theme. The scene is structured around the encounter between a mounted figure and a standing female figure, creating a balanced yet dynamic composition. Landscape and architectural elements are integrated into a unified decorative setting. The palette combines cinnabar, green, and gold tones 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. Late-period works with themes rooted in folk culture maintain steady collector demand. A refined late-period composition by Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov based on a traditional theme. Such works remain consistently appealing to collectors.