Hand-Aged Besler Papaver Spinosum Print in Fully Wrapped Custom Frame

A spectacular study in high-decorative drama and architectural botany, this curated statement piece seamlessly unites early 17th-century European scientific illustration with the vibrant, layered textiles of late 19th-century English design.

The artwork showcases a masterfully hand-aged reproduction from Basilius Besler’s monumental Hortus Eystettensis (1613), the legendary florilegium created to document the rare botanical treasures of the Prince-Bishop’s gardens in Eichstätt. The striking composition centers on the sharp, sculptural silhouette of the Papaver spinosum (the Mexican Prickly Poppy) with its bright yellow bloom, elegantly flanked by the delicate Ptarmica Vulgaris on the left and the slender Chrysantheme Peregrina on the right. Through an artisanal antiquing process, the paper surface takes on a deep, amber-toned historical depth. What elevates this piece into a major decorative asset is its remarkable frame: 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 incredible tridimensional depth—a definitive example of "Everyday Poetry" perfect for adding narrative complexity and warmth to an eclectic gallery wall.

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.