Bidspirit auction | Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov (1924–2011)

Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov (1924–2011) - Monumental Panel “Palekh Springs”. Palekh, USSR, 1975-1980. Papier-mâché panel, egg tempera, gold, lacquer. 60 by 40 cm Condition report: Wear and minor losses to lacquer and paint layer (mainly along edges), surface dust. Scratches along the edges and on the reverse. Mounting elements and inventory labels on the back. Provenance: From the family collection of the Golikov dynasty. Created and preserved in the personal archive of Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov. Large-scale panels of this type with direct family provenance are extremely rare. A monumental work created during a mature period in the career of Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov, dedicated to the image of Palekh as a cultural and artistic center. The composition is structured as a panoramic scene. A central architectural motif forms the core of the composition, around which a multi-layered landscape unfolds. Scenes of everyday life are integrated into a unified decorative rhythm, combining figures, landscape, and architectural elements into a cohesive pictorial system. Executed in egg tempera with gold detailing, the work demonstrates refined linear precision and a balanced decorative color scheme. The large format allows for a full development of the Palekh visual language beyond miniature painting. Collecting & Investment Potential: Works by Nikolai Ivanovich Golikov are held in major museum collections. Monumental panels from the 1970s represent key works in the artist’s oeuvre and rarely appear on the market. A rare large-scale panel reflecting the visual identity of Palekh. Works of this type are seldom available outside institutional collections.