Rare Botanical Engravings & Lithographs 2025-05-10 Auction - 109 Price Results - Oppenheimer Gallery in IL
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Besler Hortus Eystettensis Deluxe Edition 1613 Plate 126, MandrakeRedoute Les Roses 1817 - 1824 Plate 60, Celery-leaved var. of Cabbage RoseThornton The Temple of Flora 1797 - 1810 Plate 7, A Group of Carnations
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Rare Botanical Engravings & Lithographs

Oppenheimer Gallery

Oppenheimer Gallery

Explore Rare Botanical Prints by Redouté, Besler, Thornton, & More

Step into a world where art, science, and nature converge. This curated collection of rare antique botanical prints spans the 17th to 19th centuries and features works by the most celebrated names of the Golden Age of Botanical Art:

Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Dr. Robert Thornton, Basilius Besler, Priscilla Susan Bury, George Brookshaw, Abbé Lorenzo Berlèse, and Pierre-Antoine Poiteau.

These original engravings and lithographs were crafted using fine techniques like aquatint, stipple engraving, hand-coloring, and lithography, preserving the vibrant beauty of nature with scientific accuracy and artistic flair.

Highlights include:
  • Redouté’s iconic roses, praised for their elegant detail and botanical precision
  • Thornton’s dramatic floral compositions from The Temple of Flora
  • Besler’s lush garden plates from Hortus Eystettensis, celebrating early botanical diversity
  • Brookshaw’s richly colored fruit studies from Pomona Britannica
  • Bury’s illustrations of hexandrian plants, known for their unique forms
  • Berlèse’s vibrant camellia prints
  • Poiteau’s finely shaded fruit engravings, capturing color and form with masterful depth


Perfect for collectors, interior designers, and botanical art lovers alike, these prints offer a timeless window into the natural world. Whether displayed in a gallery wall or as a singular statement piece, each work reflects the enduring harmony between botanical science and fine art.

Own a piece of botanical history — a rare antique print that brings the elegance of the natural world into your home.
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Bateman A Monograph of Odontoglossum 1864 Plate 4, Odontoglossum Insleayii: Captivating Antique Lithograph from A Monograph of Odontoglossum by James Bateman James Bateman’s A Monograph of Odontoglossum (1864–1874) features 30 large-scale lithographs with hand-applied
0001: Bateman A Monograph of Odontoglossum 1864 Plate 4, Odontoglossum InsleayiiEst. US$1,300-US$2,300
Bateman A Monograph of Odontoglossum 1864 Plate 13, Odontoglossum Warneri, Odontoglossum stellatum: Captivating Antique Lithograph from A Monograph of Odontoglossum by James Bateman James Bateman’s A Monograph of Odontoglossum (1864–1874) features 30 large-scale lithographs with hand-applied
0002: Bateman A Monograph of Odontoglossum 1864 Plate 13, Odontoglossum Warneri, Odontoglossum stellatumEst. US$350-US$700Lot Passed
Bateman A Monograph of Odontoglossum 1864 Plate 16, Odontoglossum laeve: Captivating Antique Lithograph from A Monograph of Odontoglossum by James Bateman James Bateman’s A Monograph of Odontoglossum (1864–1874) features 30 large-scale lithographs with hand-applied
0003: Bateman A Monograph of Odontoglossum 1864 Plate 16, Odontoglossum laeveEst. US$1,400-US$2,300Lot Passed
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Bateman A Monograph of Odontoglossum 1864 Plate 25, Odontoglossum cordatum: Captivating Antique Lithograph from A Monograph of Odontoglossum by James Bateman James Bateman’s A Monograph of Odontoglossum (1864–1874) features 30 large-scale lithographs with hand-applied
0004: Bateman A Monograph of Odontoglossum 1864 Plate 25, Odontoglossum cordatumEst. US$1,750-US$3,150
Bateman A Monograph of Odontoglossum 1864 Plate 26, Odontoglossum angustatum: Captivating Antique Lithograph from A Monograph of Odontoglossum by James Bateman James Bateman’s A Monograph of Odontoglossum (1864–1874) features 30 large-scale lithographs with hand-applied
0005: Bateman A Monograph of Odontoglossum 1864 Plate 26, Odontoglossum angustatumEst. US$1,400-US$2,500Lot Passed
Bateman A Monograph of Odontoglossum 1864 Plate 28, Odontoglossum blandum: Captivating Antique Lithograph from A Monograph of Odontoglossum by James Bateman James Bateman’s A Monograph of Odontoglossum (1864–1874) features 30 large-scale lithographs with hand-applied
0006: Bateman A Monograph of Odontoglossum 1864 Plate 28, Odontoglossum blandumEst. US$750-US$1,350Lot Passed
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Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 53, Yellow and Petticoat Narcissus: Rare 17th-Century Botanical Engraving from Hortus Eystettensis This exquisite 17th-century botanical print, delicately engraved on laid paper, showcases a remarkable tactile quality enhanced by the
0007: Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 53, Yellow and Petticoat NarcissusEst. US$550-US$1,000
Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 128, Alexandrian Ruscus; Double-flowered Primros: Rare 17th-Century Botanical Engraving from Hortus Eystettensis This exquisite 17th-century botanical print, delicately engraved on laid paper, showcases a remarkable tactile quality enhanced by the
0008: Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 128, Alexandrian Ruscus; Double-flowered PrimrosEst. US$1,250-US$2,250Lot Passed
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Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 156, Peach-leaved Bell Flowers; Fireweed: Rare 17th-Century Botanical Engraving from Hortus Eystettensis This exquisite 17th-century botanical print, delicately engraved on laid paper, showcases a remarkable tactile quality enhanced by the
0009: Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 156, Peach-leaved Bell Flowers; FireweedEst. US$1,050-US$1,950
Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 211, Sweet Yarrow; Small Inula; Biddens with Nod: Rare 17th-Century Botanical Engraving from Hortus Eystettensis This exquisite 17th-century botanical print, delicately engraved on laid paper, showcases a remarkable tactile quality enhanced by the
0010: Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 211, Sweet Yarrow; Small Inula; Biddens with NodEst. US$775-US$1,350Lot Passed
Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 213, Large Mountain Saxifrage; Falsse Pyrethrum: Rare 17th-Century Botanical Engraving from Hortus Eystettensis This exquisite 17th-century botanical print, delicately engraved on laid paper, showcases a remarkable tactile quality enhanced by the
0011: Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 213, Large Mountain Saxifrage; Falsse PyrethrumEst. US$950-US$1,675Lot Passed
Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 243, Bugloss; Hound's Tongue; Hound's Toungue of: Rare 17th-Century Botanical Engraving from Hortus Eystettensis This exquisite 17th-century botanical print, delicately engraved on laid paper, showcases a remarkable tactile quality enhanced by the
0012: Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 243, Bugloss; Hound's Tongue; Hound's Toungue ofEst. US$900-US$1,650Lot Passed
Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 256, Cuckooflower; Pink Hawksbeard: Rare 17th-Century Botanical Engraving from Hortus Eystettensis This exquisite 17th-century botanical print, delicately engraved on laid paper, showcases a remarkable tactile quality enhanced by the
0013: Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 256, Cuckooflower; Pink HawksbeardEst. US$775-US$1,400Lot Passed
Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 257, Alpine Cephalaria; Crowned Scabiosa; Blue-b: Rare 17th-Century Botanical Engraving from Hortus Eystettensis This exquisite 17th-century botanical print, delicately engraved on laid paper, showcases a remarkable tactile quality enhanced by the
0014: Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 257, Alpine Cephalaria; Crowned Scabiosa; Blue-bEst. US$900-US$1,650Lot Passed
Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 280, Globe Thistle; Nodding Plumeless Thistle: Rare 17th-Century Botanical Engraving from Hortus Eystettensis This exquisite 17th-century botanical print, delicately engraved on laid paper, showcases a remarkable tactile quality enhanced by the
0015: Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 280, Globe Thistle; Nodding Plumeless ThistleEst. US$1,050-US$1,850Lot Passed
Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 282, Sea Holly; Yellow White Helianthemums: Rare 17th-Century Botanical Engraving from Hortus Eystettensis This exquisite 17th-century botanical print, delicately engraved on laid paper, showcases a remarkable tactile quality enhanced by the
0016: Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 282, Sea Holly; Yellow White HelianthemumsEst. US$1,100-US$1,975Lot Passed
Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 288, Mexican Poppies; Sneezewort; Seaside Strawf: Rare 17th-Century Botanical Engraving from Hortus Eystettensis This exquisite 17th-century botanical print, delicately engraved on laid paper, showcases a remarkable tactile quality enhanced by the
0017: Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 288, Mexican Poppies; Sneezewort; Seaside StrawfEst. US$800-US$1,450Lot Passed
Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 317, Plumed Meadow Pink, Proliferous Pink, Golde: Rare 17th-Century Botanical Engraving from Hortus Eystettensis This exquisite 17th-century botanical print, delicately engraved on laid paper, showcases a remarkable tactile quality enhanced by the
0018: Besler Hortus Eystettensis First Edition 1613 Plate 317, Plumed Meadow Pink, Proliferous Pink, GoldeEst. US$900-US$1,650Lot Passed
Besler Hortus Eystettensis Deluxe Edition 1613 Plate 7, Bladdernut, White periwinkle, Periwinkle: Rare 17th-Century Botanical Engraving from Basilius Besler’s Hortus Eystettensis This exquisite 17th-century botanical print, delicately engraved on laid paper, showcases a remarkable tactile
0019: Besler Hortus Eystettensis Deluxe Edition 1613 Plate 7, Bladdernut, White periwinkle, PeriwinkleEst. US$1,600-US$2,850Lot Passed
Besler Hortus Eystettensis Deluxe Edition 1613 Plate 39, Yellow-star-of-Bethlehem, Hyacinth, Early t: Rare 17th-Century Botanical Engraving from Basilius Besler’s Hortus Eystettensis This exquisite 17th-century botanical print, delicately engraved on laid paper, showcases a remarkable tactile
0020: Besler Hortus Eystettensis Deluxe Edition 1613 Plate 39, Yellow-star-of-Bethlehem, Hyacinth, Early tEst. US$1,750-US$3,150Lot Passed
Besler Hortus Eystettensis Deluxe Edition 1613 Plate 66, White polyanthus jonquil with small flowers: Rare 17th-Century Botanical Engraving from Basilius Besler’s Hortus Eystettensis This exquisite 17th-century botanical print, delicately engraved on laid paper, showcases a remarkable tactile
0021: Besler Hortus Eystettensis Deluxe Edition 1613 Plate 66, White polyanthus jonquil with small flowersEst. US$1,400-US$2,525Lot Passed
Besler Hortus Eystettensis Deluxe Edition 1613 Plate 126, Mandrake: Rare 17th-Century Botanical Engraving from Basilius Besler’s Hortus Eystettensis This exquisite 17th-century botanical print, delicately engraved on laid paper, showcases a remarkable tactile
0022: Besler Hortus Eystettensis Deluxe Edition 1613 Plate 126, MandrakeEst. US$1,050-US$1,850Lot Passed
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Besler Hortus Eystettensis Deluxe Edition 1613 Plate 171, Double-flowered violet columbine, et al: Rare 17th-Century Botanical Engraving from Basilius Besler’s Hortus Eystettensis This exquisite 17th-century botanical print, delicately engraved on laid paper, showcases a remarkable tactile
0023: Besler Hortus Eystettensis Deluxe Edition 1613 Plate 171, Double-flowered violet columbine, et alEst. US$1,600-US$1,850
Besler Hortus Eystettensis Deluxe Edition 1613 Plate 180, Double-flowered white garden nigella, et a: Rare 17th-Century Botanical Engraving from Basilius Besler’s Hortus Eystettensis This exquisite 17th-century botanical print, delicately engraved on laid paper, showcases a remarkable tactile
0024: Besler Hortus Eystettensis Deluxe Edition 1613 Plate 180, Double-flowered white garden nigella, et aEst. US$1,200-US$2,150Lot Passed

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