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

A spectacular study in delicate color gradients and Baroque botanical mastery, this curated statement piece celebrates the poetic, structured beauty of historical flora, beautifully embraced by 19th-century English design heritage.

The piece features a masterfully hand-aged reproduction from Basilius Besler’s monumental Hortus Eystettensis (1613), the legendary florilegium created to record the rare botanical wonders of the Prince-Bishop’s gardens in Eichstätt. The elegant composition centers on the magnificent, double-flowered Lychnis coronaria flore rubro pleno (commonly known as Rose Campion), flanked by two delicate single-petaled variations: Lychnis coronaria flore incarnato punctata on the left and Lychnis coronaria flore incarnato non punctata on the right. Through a meticulous hand-patinating 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 design delivers a captivating tridimensional presence—an exceptional piece of "Everyday Poetry" perfect for adding narrative complexity and warmth to a high-end curated 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 emulate the fine character, staining, and oxidation of an original 17th-century 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.