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. This seamless immersion of organic motifs delivers a captivating tridimensional depth—a definitive piece of "Everyday Poetry" perfect for an elegant entryway, study, or luxury 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 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.