Basilius Besler (1561–1629)
Basilius Besler is a German artist with 138 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $673. 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 Basilius Besler sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,600 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Basilius Besler work is $673.
The median Basilius Besler print sells for $757 across 79 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Basilius Besler prints typically sell for $611–$1,260 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Basilius Besler prints typically sell for $440–$1,011 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 118 | $757†‡ | $107,640 | 66.9% | 2026-09-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $10,143‡ | $107,640 | — | 2026-01-28 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 53 | $611–$1,260†‡ | $868†‡ | $10,143‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $440–$1,011†‡ | $538†‡ | $107,640 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $107,640 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $10,143‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Basilius Besler worth?
Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Basilius Besler work is $673. The median Basilius Besler print sells for $757 across 79 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Basilius Besler prints typically sell for $611–$1,260 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Basilius Besler prints typically sell for $440–$1,011 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 Basilius Besler print?
Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Basilius Besler print is $757. 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 Basilius Besler's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Basilius Besler print is $107,640.
What is the average price of a small Basilius Besler print?
Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Basilius Besler print (small (under 50 cm)) is $868, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Basilius Besler print?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Basilius Besler print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $538, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Basilius Besler's auction record?
Basilius Besler's auction record is $107,640, set in 2022.
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