Set of Six Framed Botanicals by Basilius Besler

$17,500.00

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Description

Six Assorted Framed Botanicals by Besler all by Basilius Besler {1561-1629) Besler was an apothecary and botanist and managed the gardens of Bishop Johann Conrad of Eichstatt, Germany. Besler created ‘Hortus Eystettensis a book created with artists and engravers over sixteen years. These plates are hand colored and very early likely second of third state so likely were printed in the late 17th century.

Overall Dimensions:
Height: 27.25 in (69.22 cm)
Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)
Depth: 0.88 in (2.24 cm)

Sold As: Set of 6

Additional information

PLACE OF ORIGIN

Germany

PERIOD

1650-1659

MATERIALS

Giltwood, Glass, Paper

DATE OF MANUFACTURE

1650

CONDITION

Good.