Description: Copper engraving hand-colored page from Basilius Besler's monumental book, Hortus Eystettensis, one of the most amazing botanical books of the 17th century ever produced. This page is one of, if not the, most desirable pages/images from the book: Flos Solis prolifer. Approximately 24" x 18-1/2". Age-toning of paper as seen in photos. One water spot at bottom left, as shown on photos. Small section of minor rippling of paper to left of left-center leaf - see photo. Due to lighting for photos, page color appears somewhat darker in person than in photos. Due to risk of glass breakage/damage, print will ship separately from frame and glass. I would be happy to provide more photos for serious buyers. More about the book this page is from, via experts Joel Oppenheimer, Inc.: "First published in 1613 by Nuremberg apothecary Basilius Besler, the monumental florilegium Hortus Eystettensis artistically records the flowering contents of the Garden of Eichstätt. Cultivated by Prince-Bishop Johann Konrad von Gemmingen at his Bavarian residence, this garden boasted local and exotic flora from all over the known world. Besler’s folio constitutes 367 exquisitely engraved and lavishly colored plates that capture over 1,000 plant varietals cultivated in the garden."
Price: 8500 USD
Location: Kelton, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-09-27T15:31:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Basilius Besler
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Color: Multi-Color
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Botanical
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
Year of Production: 17th-18th century
Width (Inches): 18.5"
Height (Inches): 24"
Style: Realism
Production Technique: Hand-colored copper plate engraving
Time Period Produced: 17th - 18th century
