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Nikolai Konstantinovich Roerich — Chamber in Sadko's Palace
Nikolai Konstantinovich Roerich

Chamber in Sadko's Palace

Nikolai Roerich's tempera painting depicts a chamber within Sadko's Palace, likely inspired by Russian folklore and the legendary merchant Sadko. The work showcases Roerich's characteristic use of tempera to create richly detailed interior scenes.

Medium
tempera on canvas
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Russian Pictures

November 30, 2021

Estimate: $40,000 – $60,000

Lot 57

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Nikolai Konstantinovich Roerich, Chamber in Sadko's Palace

Nikolai Roerich's tempera painting depicts a chamber within Sadko's Palace, likely inspired by Russian folklore and the legendary merchant Sadko. The work showcases Roerich's characteristic use of tempera to create richly detailed interior scenes.

Medium
tempera on canvas
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Mysterious, Architectural, Rich Colors, Early 20th Century, Interior, Tempera On Canvas, Symbolism, Narrative, Mythological, Russian