Hand-Aged Besler Arum & Hyacinth Print in Fully Wrapped William Morris Custom Frame

A magnificent celebration of early Baroque botanical splendor woven together with 19th-century English design, this curated statement piece introduces an incredible sense of layers and sophisticated history to contemporary walls.

The artwork features a masterfully hand-aged reproduction from the spring section (Classis Verna) of Basilius Besler’s monumental Hortus Eystettensis (1613), the legendary florilegium commissioned by Prince-Bishop Johann Konrad von Gemmingen for the gardens of Willibaldsburg Castle. The balanced composition features Arum at the center with its sculptural spadix inflorescence and rich red berries, flanked by Arum latifolium on the bottom left, the delicate blue stars of Hyacinthus Stellatus flore coeruleo on the top left, and the graceful Colchicum Vernum (spring meadow saffron) on the right. Through a meticulous hand-patinating process, the paper inherits a warm, amber-toned archival depth. Elevating this piece into a true collectible, both the custom internal passepartout and the entire outer frame have been fully covered by hand in coordinating original William Morris patterns. This total textile immersion creates an extraordinary tridimensional presence—a perfect example of “Everyday Poetry” designed to anchor an eclectic interior.

Technical Details & Condition:

• Estimated Period: Modern reproduction expertly hand-aged, fully wrapped, and assembled by Atelier Bellinzona (2026). Original plate from Basilius Besler’s Hortus Eystettensis (c. 1613).

• Origin: Italy (Artisanal framing and textile processing).

• Material: Aged paper print, original William Morris patterned papers 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 oxidation and character 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 irregularities are considered signature hallmarks of its unique, non-industrial luxury prestige.