Hand-Aged Besler Linum & Tragopogon Print in Fully Wrapped Custom Frame

A spectacular study in high-decorative drama and early modern naturalism, this curated statement piece beautifully orchestrates an intense dialogue between early 17th-century botanical precision and the vibrant, layered textiles of late 19th-century English design.

The piece features a masterfully hand-aged reproduction from Basilius Besler’s monumental Hortus Eystettensis (1613), the legendary florilegium created to document the rare botanical treasures of Prince-Bishop Johann Konrad von Gemmingen's gardens at Willibaldsburg Castle. The elegant, balanced composition centers on the delicate, swaying form of Linum sylvestre flore coeruleo (blue wild flax) at the center, flanked on the left by Tragopogon flore luteo (yellow goat's beard) and on the right by Tragopogon purpureum (purple goat's beard), remarkably depicted in both its flowering stage and its delicate, spherical seed head phase. Through an artisanal antiquing process, the paper surface takes on a deep, amber-toned historical depth. Elevating this piece into a major decorative asset, the interior passepartout is hand-wrapped in a radiant golden ornamental pattern, while the entire outer frame is fully covered by hand in a deep bordeaux and vibrant fuchsia William Morris floral motif. This total textile immersion delivers an extraordinary tridimensional presence—a brilliant example of "Everyday Poetry" designed to anchor an eclectic interior with narrative depth and visual warmth.

Technical Details & Condition:

• Estimated Period: Modern reproduction expertly hand-aged, fully wrapped, and assembled by Atelier Bellinzona (2026). Original plate by Basilius Besler (c. 1613).

• Origin: Italy (Artisanal framing and textile processing).

• Material: Aged paper print, original William Morris and decorative patterned papers for the fully wrapped frame and mount, protective glass.

• Dimensions: 32.5 x 42.5 cm.

• Condition: Excellent contemporary condition. The print is artistically patinated and distressed by hand to mimic the fine oxidation and character of an original Baroque engraving. As an entirely handmade creation featuring an intricate paper-wrapping process on both frame and mount, minor asymmetries or textile alignment irregularities are considered signature hallmarks of its unique, non-industrial luxury prestige.