Hand-Aged Besler Verbascum & Tripolium Print in Fully Wrapped Custom Frame

A masterful exercise in visual drama and historical botany, this curated statement piece effortlessly orchestrates an intense dialogue between early 17th-century scientific illustration and the vibrant, layered textiles of late 19th-century English design.

The piece features a beautifully hand-aged reproduction from Basilius Besler’s monumental Hortus Eystettensis (1613). The composition orchestrates a striking verticality, centering on the branched and slender stems of Tripolium vulgare Lob. (the historic sea aster), flanked on the left by the towering, bright yellow spike of Verbascum latifolium mas. (Mullein) and on the right by the delicate pale flowers of Verbascum quartum Caesalpin: floribus pallidis. Through an artisanal antiquing process, the paper surface takes on a rich, amber-toned historical depth. Elevating this piece into a major decorative asset, the interior passepartout is hand-wrapped in a radiant golden ornamental pattern, while the entire outer frame is fully covered by hand in a deep bordeaux and vibrant fuchsia William Morris floral motif. This total textile immersion delivers an extraordinary tridimensional presence—a brilliant example of “Everyday Poetry” designed to anchor an eclectic interior with narrative depth and visual warmth.

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 and decorative 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 soul of a rare Seicento archival 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.