A Set of Nine Hand-Colored Botanicals After Basilius Besler
Sale 898 - Palm Beach Collections Session I
May 24, 2021
10:00AM ET
Live / Palm Beach
Estimate
$2,000 -
$3,000
Sold for $3,438
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Set of Nine Hand-Colored Botanicals After Basilius Besler
(German, 1561–1629)
likely late 18th Century, early 19th Century works.
Sheet 21 x 16 inches.
Condition Report
Margins visible, some with foxing, slight warping and acid damage to margin edges; one with 1/2 inch tear to lower margin, appear to be hinge-mounted to backing, not seen outside of frames; (additional images avialable.)
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