basilius-besler-german-1561-1629-three-botanical-illustrations-from-hortus-eystettensis
Lot 2362
Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629), Three Botanical Illustrations from Hortus Eystettensis
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Hand-colored engravings on laid paper, appear to be 17th century, to include Solanum Pomiferum, Canna Indica Rubra, and Piper Indicum Filiquis Flavis, presented in uniform gilt frames.

Frame dimensions 27 3/4 x 24 1/2 in.

Private Collection, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Some expected wear, including several creases and possible tear to one with scattered edge tears; toning (mostly to one), few light stains; not examined out of frames.