Bidspirit auction | Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov (1924–2011)

Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov (1924–2011) - Painting “Berry Gathering in the Marsh”. Palekh, Russia, 1995. Canvas on board, tempera. 45 by 35 cm (panel); 38 by 48 cm (framed) Condition report: Set in a wooden frame. Pigment marks along the edges, fading of the paint layer. Inventory markings and surface wear on the reverse. Canvas partially detached from support. Provenance: From the family collection of the Golikov dynasty. Created and preserved in the studio of Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov. A rare example of late-period easel painting by Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov, where a traditional subject is transformed into a multi-layered decorative composition. The composition is structured around a central vegetal motif that organizes the pictorial space. Figures of gatherers are integrated into the surrounding landscape, forming a unified rhythmic structure. The scene incorporates characteristic elements of the Palekh tradition - stylized hills, ornamental trees, architectural motifs, and decorative fauna - all arranged within a cohesive visual system. Executed in tempera, the work combines fine linear detailing with decorative color accents. The easel format reveals the extension of Palekh visual language beyond lacquer miniature. Collecting & Investment Potential: Works by Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov are held in major museum collections. Easel paintings by the artist are rare and represent an important aspect of his artistic practice. A rare late-period work in an uncommon format. A significant example of Palekh painting translated into easel form.