Bidspirit auction | Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov (1924–2011)

Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov (1924–2011) - Painting “Darykino Lake”. Palekh, Russia, 1990s. Canvas on board, egg tempera. 45 by 35 cm (visible); 49 by 38 cm (framed). Condition report: Set in a wooden frame. Pigment marks along the edges, fading of the paint layer. Inventory markings and mounting traces on the reverse. Canvas partially detached from support. Provenance: From the family collection of the Golikov dynasty. Created and preserved by Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov. A rare example of easel landscape painting from the late period of Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov. The composition is structured around the central image of the lake, which serves as both visual and conceptual focal point. The surrounding landscape incorporates characteristic elements of the Palekh tradition - stylized hills, architectural motifs, figures, and narrative scenes - unified within a rhythmic composition. Executed in egg tempera, the work combines fine linear detailing with decorative color accents. The balanced palette contributes to a cohesive and ornamental visual effect. This easel format demonstrates the extension of Palekh pictorial language beyond traditional lacquer miniature. Collecting & Investment Potential: Works by Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov are held in major museum collections. Easel paintings by the artist are extremely rare and represent a distinct and important aspect of his artistic output. A rare landscape composition in an uncommon format. Works of this type are seldom encountered on the market.