Hand-Aged Botanical Print with Bespoke William Morris "Fruit" Passepartout

A visually striking dialogue between early 17th-century botanical grandeur and 19th-century textile heritage, this framed print is a unique, highly decorative statement piece.

The artwork features a meticulously hand-aged botanical plate—a fine reproduction from the monumental Hortus Eystettensis (1613) by the legendary German botanist and apothecary Basilius Besler. The plate beautifully depicts two varieties of the "Honesty" plant: Lunaria graeca annua on the left and Lunaria graeca perennis on the right, celebrated for their sculptural, translucent seed pods. Treated with a bespoke finishing process, the paper acquires a warm, amber-toned historical depth. Framing the print is an exquisite, artisanal passepartout created by hand using the iconic "Fruit" wallpaper pattern designed by William Morris in 1862. Encased in a clean aluminum frame, this piece is "Everyday Poetry" reimagined: a contemporary curation designed to deliver maximum decorative power, perfect for layering textures into an eclectic study or gallery wall.

Technical Details & Condition:

• Estimated Period: Modern reproduction expertly hand-aged and assembled by Atelier Bellinzona (2026). Original plate from Basilius Besler's Hortus Eystettensis (c. 1613).

• Origin: Italy (Artisanal framing and processing).

• Material: Aged paper print, original William Morris patterned paper passepartout, aluminum frame, protective glass.

• Dimensions: 30.5 x 42.5 cm.

• Condition: Excellent contemporary condition. The print features intentional, artistically executed hand-distressing to replicate the authentic patina of a historical 17th-century archive plate. As an entirely handmade, artisanal creation, minor irregularities in the pattern placement or craftsmanship may be present, certifying its unique, non-industrial prestige. Clean and structurally perfect aluminum frame.