{"product_id":"products-william-morris-besler-ligustrum-print","title":"Hand-Aged Privet \u0026 Persimmon Print with Bespoke William Morris Passepartout","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eAn extraordinary visual encounter where the rigorous naturalism of the early Baroque period meets the rich ornamental depth of 19th-century British design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThis framed botanical plate features a fine, hand-aged reproduction from Basilius Besler's monumental \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"102\"\u003eHortus Eystettensis\u003c\/i\u003e (1613), the legendary work celebrating the botanical treasures of the Prince-Bishop of Eichstätt's gardens. The composition balances two beautifully observed specimens: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"291\"\u003eLigustrum\u003c\/i\u003e (the elegant common privet with its delicate blue-black berries) on the left, and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"383\"\u003eGuaiacana\u003c\/i\u003e (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Details \u0026amp; Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEstimated Period:\u003c\/b\u003e Modern reproduction expertly hand-aged and assembled by Atelier Bellinzona (2026). Original plate by Basilius Besler (c. 1613).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Italy (Artisanal framing and processing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Aged paper print, original William Morris patterned paper passepartout, aluminum frame, protective glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 30.5 x 42.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Atelier Bellinzona","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57687063003468,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1033\/4008\/1484\/files\/william-morris-besler-cataputia-print-main_0a079d60-d7d5-4491-bcbb-e1d31e84830f.webp?v=1780388933","url":"https:\/\/atelierbellinzona.com\/products\/products-william-morris-besler-ligustrum-print","provider":"Atelier Bellinzona","version":"1.0","type":"link"}