Hand-Aged Privet & Persimmon Print with Bespoke William Morris Passepartout

An extraordinary visual encounter where the rigorous naturalism of the early Baroque period meets the rich ornamental depth of 19th-century British design.

This framed botanical plate features a fine, hand-aged reproduction from Basilius Besler's monumental Hortus Eystettensis (1613), the legendary work celebrating the botanical treasures of the Prince-Bishop of Eichstätt's gardens. The composition balances two beautifully observed specimens: Ligustrum (the elegant common privet with its delicate blue-black berries) on the left, and Guaiacana (historically linked to the wild persimmon family, showing its early structural foliage and dark fruit) on the right. Through a deliberate and delicate aging process, the paper surface takes on a warm, amber patina that beautifully emulates centuries of library collection. It is finished with an exquisite, handmade passepartout covered in William Morris’s iconic 1862 "Fruit" pattern, all secured within a crisp aluminum frame. A work of profound "Everyday Poetry," this piece is an ideal decorative asset for layering history, bold color, and academic narrative onto an eclectic wall.

Technical Details & Condition:

• Estimated Period: Modern reproduction expertly hand-aged and assembled by Atelier Bellinzona (2026). Original plate by Basilius Besler (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 is purposefully hand-patinated and distressed to mirror the authentic tone and character of a 17th-century archive engraving. As an entirely handmade creation, minor irregularities in the pattern alignment or artisanal processing are considered signature traits that elevate its unique prestige over industrial goods. Aluminum frame is immaculate.