Nicolai Ivanovich Fechin ( 1881 - 1955 ) was an American painter. Nicolai Ivanovich Fechin s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 33000 USD for A bend in the river in 2003 to a remarkable record 3185557.15 USD for BEARING AWAY THE BRIDE in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.