Bidspirit auction | Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov (1924–2011)

Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov (1924–2011) - Monumental Panel “Winter Troika”. Palekh, USSR, 1978. Papier-mâché, egg tempera, raised gold, lacquer. 30 by 19 cm Condition report: Minor signs of wear. Provenance: From the family collection of the Golikov dynasty. Created and preserved by Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov. An inscription is present in the lower part, connected with the tradition of the early Palekh workshops. 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 1978, this large-scale composition belongs to the artist’s mature period and depicts a winter troika scene. The composition is structured around a strong sense of movement, with the figures of the horses and carriage forming a dynamic rhythm. The winter landscape is integrated into the decorative structure. The palette combines cinnabar, light tones, 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. Large-scale compositions from the 1970s featuring dynamic subjects are among the most attractive to collectors. A large-scale dynamic composition by Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov from a key period in his career. Works of this type remain highly sought after.