Basil Besler (1561–1629)
Basil Besler is a German artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $750. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Basil Besler sold in 2025 for $6,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Basil Besler on OpeningBid →What is a Basil Besler work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Basil Besler work is $750.
The median Basil Besler print sells for $750 across 15 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $750†‡ | $6,375 | — | 2025-07-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $768–$3,200 | $1,035 | $6,375 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $6,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,200 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Basil Besler worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Basil Besler work is $750. The median Basil Besler print sells for $750 across 15 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Basil Besler print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Basil Besler print is $750. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Basil Besler's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Basil Besler print is $6,375.
What is Basil Besler's auction record?
Basil Besler's auction record is $6,375, set in 2025.
See the full Basil Besler record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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