Hand-Aged Besler Anemone Print in Fully Wrapped William Morris Frame

A spectacular celebration of early Baroque botanical splendor and 19th-century English textile heritage, this curated statement piece layer natural history and delicate organic design with extraordinary tridimensional presence.

The artwork features a masterfully hand-aged reproduction from Basilius Besler’s monumental Hortus Eystettensis (1613), the legendary work created to record the rare botanical wonders of the Prince-Bishop’s gardens in Eichstätt. The elegant composition highlights the sculptural and detailed root systems of three historical varieties of the Anemone—historically named after the ancient Greek word for "windflower"—showcasing a vibrant balance of rich red, deep violet, and soft pinkish blooms. Through a delicate antiquing process, the paper surface takes on a warm, amber-toned historical depth. Elevating this piece into a dimensional art object, both the custom internal passepartout and the entire outer frame have been fully wrapped by hand in William Morris’s iconic willow foliage pattern.

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 archival paper 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 character, staining, and subtle oxidation of an original 17th-century archival engraving. As an entirely handmade creation featuring an intricate paper-wrapping process on both frame and mount, minor asymmetries or textile alignment variations are considered signature hallmarks of its unique, non-industrial luxury prestige.