Monk Korniliy Ulanov's 1713 Icon Sets Auction Record at Bonhams Paris

On October 30, 2025, an icon of the Jerusalem Mother of God, created in 1713 by Monk Korniliy Ulanov, fetched €698,900 at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris, significantly surpassing its estimated value of €30,000-50,000. This transaction sets a new auction record for Ulanov. Originating from a private Greek collection, the piece includes an inscription that verifies its attribution to Kirill (Cornelius) Ulanov, who became a monk in 1709 after departing from Moscow. Before his monastic life, Ulanov worked as a commissioned icon painter at the Armoury Chamber and later at the Trinity Krivoezerskaya Hermitage. The icon showcases Ulanov's distinctive artistic style, characterized by bold facial features and dramatic light contrasts, highlighting the growing interest in historically significant Russian religious art.