![AFTER BASILIUS BESLER BOTANICAL ENGRAVING: Framed engraving with hand coloring on paper, "I. Circea, II. Lilium montanum maius album punctatum, III. Lilium montanum minus album non punctatum," after Basilius Besler (Nuremberg, 1561-1629), sigh](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/21/285525/150631829_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1681416163)
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![AFTER BASILIUS BESLER BOTANICAL ENGRAVING: Framed engraving with hand coloring on paper, "I. Circea, II. Lilium montanum maius album punctatum, III. Lilium montanum minus album non punctatum," after Basilius Besler (Nuremberg, 1561-1629), sigh](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/21/285525/150631829_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1681416163)
![AFTER BASILIUS BESLER BOTANICAL ENGRAVING: Framed engraving with hand coloring on laid paper, "I. Tulipa ex albo ruffa margine rubente, II. Tulipa sulphuricularis oris rubeis, III. Tulipa lutea lituris miniati, IV. Tulipa fulvo sulphurei color](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/21/285525/150631828_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1681416163)
![Basilius Besler, Scordium: ARTIST: Basilius Besler (1561-1629) MEDIUM: Hand Colored Engraving DATE: n.d. DIMENSIONS: 20 x 16.5 in. (image/sheet); 25 x 20.625 in. (framed) SIGNATURE: Not visible CONDITION: Excellent PROVENANCE:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5677/286523/151470657_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1682178105)
![Basilius Besler (1561-1629): Botanicals: Eight Plates: Basilius Besler (1561-1629): Botanicals: Eight Plates Eight engravings in black on laid paper with text on the reverse. All 19 x 15 3/5 in. (sight), 27 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. (frame). The Collection of Susi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5589/284705/150283382_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1680884234)
![Basilius BESLER: Pseudo Helleborus, etc. - Engrav: Original copper engraving published in the famous large flower book "Hortus Eystettensis" (Garden at Eichstätt) by Basilius Besler. Depicts Pseudo Helleborus niger, Caltha palustris simplici flore, P](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1221/277454/145982541_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1675438165)
![Basilius BESLER: Carnations - Engraving, 1613: Original copper engraving published in the famous large flower book "Hortus Eystettensis" (Garden at Eichstätt) by Basilius Besler. Depicts three types of Carnations: Caryophyllus simplex borten sisv](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1221/277454/145982540_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1675438165)
![Basilius Besler, Viola: ARTIST: Basilius Besler (1561-1629) MEDIUM: Hand Colored Engraving DATE: n.d. DIMENSIONS: 20 x 16 in. (image and sheet); 24.5 x 20.5 in. (framed) SIGNATURE: Not visible CONDITION: Excellent PROVENANCE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5677/278029/146213867_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1675547820)
![Basilius Besler [PLANT STUDIES] Three hand-colored engravings, from Hortus Eystettensis (The Garden: Basilius Besler (1561-1629) [PLANT STUDIES] Three hand-colored engravings, from Hortus Eystettensis (The Garden of Eichstatt), Eichstatt and Nuremberg, 1613, framed. Plates 18 3/4 x 15 5/8 inches; 476](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/292/276978/145491008_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1674844080)
![(2) BASILIUS BESLER COLORED ENGRAVINGS.: (2) Colored botanical engravings. From a Pennsylvania estate. Dimensions: 19.25" h x 15.75" w. Frame: 27.5" h x 23.5" w.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/483/266555/139138813_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1666900270)
![Basilius Besler (1561-1629): Caryophyll , plenusloete rubescens; Amerius pleno runbro flore;: Basilius Besler (1561-1629): Caryophyll , plenusloete rubescens; Amerius pleno runbro flore; Carophyllus multiplex flore albo; and Caryphyllus major Four engravings with hand-coloring with text on the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5589/265131/138297856_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1665768387)
![Original Basilius Besler Botanical Print Jimsonweed Germander: Excellent, framed and matted under glass. 17thC print. Original Antique Print, 22" x 16-1/2" (approx). Hand-colored engraving Hortus Eystettensis, Deluxe Edition. The first large-folio natural history](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7583/258620/134644218_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1663376859)
![Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629), A group of three aquatint letterpress pages from the Hortus: Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629) A group of three aquatint letterpress pages from the Hortus Eystettensis 1613, Nuremberg, Germany, aquatint letterpress, all works are in Birdseye maple frames, com](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3603/262171/136628869_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1663688472)
![Basilius Besler (1561-1629): Hortus Eystettensius: Eight Plates: Basilius Besler (1561-1629): Hortus Eystettensius: Eight Plates Eight engravings with hand-coloring on laid paper, 1613. All 20 x 16 1/4 in. (sight), 32 1/4 x 28 1/4 in. (frame). Property from the Col](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5589/262109/136572615_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1663613910)
![Antique Pair of Basilius Besler Style Botanical Engravings, 12" x 8" sight, 19 1/2" x 15 1/2": Antique Pair of Basilius Besler Style Botanical Engravings, 12" x 8" sight, 19 1/2" x 15 1/2" overall](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/361/260491/135667157_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1662160721)
![Four Early Basilius Besler Botanical Prints: BESLER, Basilius, (German, 1561-1629): An assembled collection of four hand colored engravings from Hortus Eystettensis (1613), to include 1) "Colus Iovis (Clove)", sight size 19" x 15.5", framed 29.5](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6255/330292/178052947_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716049947)
![Framed 1st Edition Besler Engraving - Orchids, 1619: Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629). "I. Orchis latifolia. II Cynosorchis famina. III Nidus fervis. IIII Dentana radice coral loide." A hand-colored copper plate engraving from the first large folio n](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/260332/135624852_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1662073664)
![Basilius Besler Hand Colored Botanical, Colchicum: Basilius Besler (German 1561-1629) Colchicum in shown in six various species, named and numbered I-VI, from Hortus Eystettensis, 1613, Hand colored engraving, matted and framed. Dimensions: 20 in. x](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6279/244847/127014683_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1650318789)
![Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629) Hand Colored Engraving on Laid Paper 1613, "Hortus Eystettensis: Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629) Hand Colored Engraving on Laid Paper 1613, "Hortus Eystettensis (Garden at Eichstatt): One Plate" | Depicting flowering Papaver flore multiplici incarnato and Papav](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/359/327532/176431184_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714004970)
![PAIR OF BASILIUS BESLER (1561-1629) PRINTS: Both untinted of flowers. Lichnis Sylvestris Flore Pleno and Bellis Sylvestris Measurements (overall) H. 27 1/4" W. 22 1/4"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1124/325469/175497799_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1712860345)
![Basilius Besler, hand-colored engraving, c. 1613: Basilius Besler, hand-colored engraving, c. 1613, Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629), "Leucoium Purpureumva, riegatum flore pleno", on heavy laid paper, hinged at top into mat, matted and framed unde](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/188/319560/171941665_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1708206195)
![Basilius Besler, hand-colored engraving, c. 1613: Basilius Besler, hand-colored engraving, c. 1613, Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629), "Hyacinthus Orientalis" with "Tulipa praecox" and "Bulbous sylvestrisseu", on laid paper, gallery COA on verso, h](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/188/319560/171941369_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1708206195)
![Basilius Besler (1561-1629): Estate / Collection: Property from the Collection of John J. Caliolo [PLANT STUDIES] Six hand-colored engravings, from Hortus Eystettensis (The Garden of Eichstatt), Eichstatt and Nuremberg, 1613, one](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/292/316221/169615816_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1705417023)
![Basilius Besler (1561-1629): Estate / Collection: Collection of Peter van Hattum and Harold Simmons [PLANT STUDIES] Two hand-colored engravings, from Hortus Eystettensis (The Garden of Eichstatt), Eichstatt and Nuremberg, 1613, l](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/292/312679/167360663_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1702071315)
![Basilius Besler (1561-1629): Colocasia, I,II,III, , I. Colocasia, II. Pseudocolocÿnthis pÿri forma, III. Cucurbita Arantij forma, Image: H 19 x W 16 inches; Frame: H 27 x W 24 inches Giltwood Condition: Good](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6806/310484/166150660_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1700671007)
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![Bid Smart: Basilius Besler’s illustrations marry science and art](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/besmart-1.jpg)
Bid Smart: Basilius Besler’s illustrations marry science and art
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NEW YORK – Maps and atlases, natural history and color-plate books are on the auction block at Swann Galleries on Thursday, Dec. 17. The sale will feature a strong showing of world cartography, as well as a standout selection of historical prints and paintings of the natural sciences. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.
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Go green with antique botanical illustrations
NEW YORK – Long before photography, botanical illustration flourished as a way to capture the beauty of plant species. The illustrations had to be highly detailed and accurate as they were used by doctors, pharmacists, gardeners and scientists for identification and classification.
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Nature study: botanical prints
NEW YORK – Botany and medicine have been entwined since time immemorial. Because accurate descriptions of medicinal plants were essential for treatment, healers in ancient Egypt, India, China and Europe, for example, compiled handwritten herbals, collections of accumulated medical wisdom, along with plant names, descriptions and uses.