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Basil Besler, Caryophyllus Multiplex’ (Carnations), etching with engraving and hand-colouring

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Caryophyllus Multiplex’ (Carnations)

Basil Besler (German, 1561–1629)

£380 hammer

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Medium: Etching · Prints & multiples all etching results →
As published: “etching with engraving and hand-colouring”
Category: Etchings
Dimensions: 48cm x 40.5cm
Auction house: Toovey's
Sale: Decorative Pictures sale (2307)
Date: August 7, 2024
Location: Washington, West Sussex, UK
Lot: 25
Estimate: —
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Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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Basil Besler, I. Limonium Syriacum (sea lavender), II. Calamentha Angustifolys (Calamint), III. Coronopus (swine cress), hand-colored engraving on paper

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