![Basilius Besler: Basilius Besler, 1561-1629, Engraving Aquitaine Stellata Rubescens, colored, minor traces of age and slightly discolored, approx.48 x 40 cm, PP., Under glass, frame 81 x 71 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2991/124736/63467073_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1531227465)
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![Basilius Besler: Basilius Besler, 1561-1629, Engraving Aquitaine Stellata Rubescens, colored, minor traces of age and slightly discolored, approx.48 x 40 cm, PP., Under glass, frame 81 x 71 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2991/124736/63467073_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1531227465)
![Besler, 4 tavole da Hortus Eystettensis: Basilius Besler, Lotto di quattro tavole da Hortus Eystettensis 1613. Bulino ed acquerello a colori. mm 465/480x390/405. Foglio: mm 515/520x400/415. 1) Abrotanum Mas./Reseda Plinn./Dracuncellus H](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1306/122788/62497255_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1527839290)
![THREE ENGRAVINGS BY BASILIUS BESLER: From Hortus: Three antique hand-colored engravings by Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629), from Hortus Eystettensis, 1613: I. Lilium cruentum flore pleno / II. Viola erecta flore coeruleo III. Vila erecta](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1392/117297/60298752_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1519778965)
![Besler Engraving - Hortus Eystettensis: Clematis Coerulea Pannonica. Basilius Besler (1561-1629). Hortus Eystettensis (The Garden of Eichstatt). Copperplate engraving with hand color. Eichstatt & Nuremburg, 1613-40. Each approximately 20 x](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/114787/58945126_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1515006323)
![Besler Engraving - Hortus Eystettensis: Datura Turcarum. Basilius Besler (1561-1629). From Hortus Eystettensis (The Garden of Eichstatt). Copperplate engraving with hand color. Eichstatt & Nuremburg, 1613-40. Each approximately 20 x 16 inch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/114787/58945138_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1515006323)
![Besler Engraving - Hortus Eystettensis: Canna Indica Lutea Rubris. Basilius Besler (1561-1629). Hortus Eystettensis (The Garden of Eichstatt). Copperplate engraving with hand color. Eichstatt & Nuremburg, 1613-40. Each approximately 20 x 16](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/114787/58945134_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1515006323)
![Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629) Hand-Colored: Hortus Eystettensis 17th-18th century five hand-colored engravings on laid paper each with Latin plant name and parts each with text on verso each framed each 19 x 16 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/46/114834/58969042_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1515081595)
![Basilius Besler: Basilius Besler 1561 Nürnberg - 1629 Nürnberg Iris Calcedonia latifolia - Blatt aus dem Pflanzenbuch Hortus Eystettensis. Colorierter Kupferstich auf Papier, beidseitig bedruckt. Gerahmt. 50,5 cm x](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/524/112299/57845008_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1511255943)
![Basilius Besler: Basilius Besler 1561 Nürnberg - 1629 Nürnberg Hyacynthus Serotinus - Seite aus dem Pflanzenbuch Hortus Eystettensis. Colorierter Kupferstich auf Papier, beidseitig bedruckt. Gerahmt. 50,5 cm x 42 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/524/112299/57845007_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1511255943)
![Basilius Besler Botanical Print: Basilius Besler (Germany, 1561-1629) botanical hand colored engraving, depicting flowers: Lathyris Sylvestris, Lachryma Iobi, and Lathryis Narbonensis. Sage green silk mat. Framed under glass in a gil](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/106349/54482628_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1499819852)
![Basilius Besler Squammatafeudentaria Maior...: Squammatafeudentaria Maior...Basilius Besler (1561-1629). from Hortus Eystettensis. Hand-colored copperplate engraving. Eichstatt and Nuremburg, 1613, 1640, 1713. 21 x 16 inches sheet, 33 x 28 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/103428/52944470_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1493741966)
![Print, Basilius Besler, Scilla Alba: Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629), "Scilla Alba, Hepatica Aurea flore rubro & flore coeruleo, Crocus Vernus flore violaceo & flore candido (Maritime squill, Crocus & Liverleaf)," copper engraving wi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/306/94725/48304862_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1475844571)
![Engravings with Original Color From Basilius Besler: Corona Imperialis Polyanthos. Basilius Besler (1561–1629). from the Hortus Eystettensis. Hand-colored engraving. Nuremberg, 1640-1713. 21 1/2 x 16 3/4 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/92640/47314108_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1471546158)
![Engravings with Original Color From Basilius Besler: 2 Tulips. Basilius Besler (1561–1629). from the Hortus Eystettensis. Hand-colored engraving. Nuremberg, 1640-1713. 21 1/2 x 16 3/4 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/92640/47314106_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1471546158)
![Engravings with Original Color From Basilius Besler: A Group of Lillies. Basilius Besler (1561–1629). from the Hortus Eystettensis. Hand-colored engraving. Nuremberg, 1640-1713. 21 1/2 x 16 3/4 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/92640/47314107_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1471546158)
![Engravings with Original Color From Basilius Besler: Lily Bulb and Blossoms. Basilius Besler (1561–1629). from the Hortus Eystettensis. Hand-colored engraving. Nuremberg, 1640-1713. 21 1/2 x 16 3/4 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/92640/47314110_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1471546158)
![Jasminum Indicum by Basilius Besler: Hortus Eystettensis. Nuremberg, 1613, 1640. Original engraving with later hand-coloring. Sheet size: 22 1/2 x 17 1/4 in. No Reserve This item ships from New York, NY](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3798/87997/45078569_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1461783262)
![Carnations by Basilius Besler: Hortus Eystettensis. Nuremberg, 1613, 1640. Original engraving with later hand-coloring. Sheet size: 22 1/2 x 17 1/4 in. No Reserve This item ships from New York, NY](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3798/87997/45078568_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1461783262)
![Jasminum Indicum by Basilius Besler: Hortus Eystettensis. Nuremberg, 1613, 1640. Original engraving with later hand-coloring. Sheet size: 22 1/2 x 17 1/4 in. No Reserve This item ships from New York, NY](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3798/87177/44723091_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1459806337)
![Besler,Hortus,Meerzwiebel,Krok: Besler,Hortus,Meerzwiebel,Krok Besler, Basilius Coloured engraving from the Basilius Besler Hortus Eystettensis. 1613. Weiße Meerzwiebel. Frühlingskrokus. Leberblümchen. I. Scilla Alba. II. Crocus](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1810/85279/43916408_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1455814236)
![Besler,Hortus,Minze: Besler,Hortus,Minze Besler, Basilius Coloured engraving from the Basilius Besler Hortus Eystettensis. 1713. Roß- u. Gartenminze. I. Menthastrum niveum Angelicum. II. Mentastrum Sylvestre. III. Balsam](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1810/85279/43916407_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1455814236)
![Basilius Besler (1561-1629, German), "Cataputia: Basilius Besler (1561-1629, German), "Cataputia Vulgaris," and "Symphijtam mauis flore purpureo," pair of hand colored 18th c. copper botanical engravings, framed, H.- 19 3/4 in., W.- 16 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3405/83433/43136893_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1450823804)
![Original 1640 Basilius Besler Flowers Tobacco Leaf: Original 1640 Basilius Besler Flowers Tobacco Leaf Folio Botanical , 20 1/2" x 16", excellent colors, some foxing.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/321/78935/41120179_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1443070417)
![Original 1640 Basilius Besler Hand Colored Folio: Original 1640 Basilius Besler Flowers Folio Botanical , approx 20" x 16", vibrant colors.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/321/78935/41120183_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1443070417)
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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
NEW YORK — People have long brought the natural world into their homes in the form of plants that thrive indoors as well as cut flowers that might only last a week but are majestic when in bloom. One of the best and least labor-intensive ways to appreciate the beauty of flowers and plants year-round […]
![Swann Galleries to sell J.W. Audubon painting Dec. 17](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/kidmngfbdeklajlc-1.jpg)
Swann Galleries to sell J.W. Audubon painting Dec. 17
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.