Basilius Besler (1561–1629)
Basilius Besler is a German artist with 110 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $982. 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 $1,127 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Basilius Besler on OpeningBid →What is a Basilius Besler work worth?
Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Basilius Besler work is $982.
The median Basilius Besler print sells for $921 across 81 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Basilius Besler prints typically sell for $427–$1,313 (the middle half of 65 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 | 94 | $921†‡ | $22,378 | 86.2% | 2026-07-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $7,233 | $22,378 | — | 2008-01-24 |
† 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) | 65 | $427–$1,313†‡ | $991†‡ | $22,378 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $426–$1,977†‡ | $551†‡ | $7,233 |
† 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 | 2001 | $22,378 |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $11,188 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Basilius Besler worth?
Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Basilius Besler work is $982. The median Basilius Besler print sells for $921 across 81 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Basilius Besler prints typically sell for $427–$1,313 (the middle half of 65 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 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Basilius Besler print is $921. 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 $22,378.
What is the average price of a small Basilius Besler print?
Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Basilius Besler print (small (under 50 cm)) is $991, 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 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Basilius Besler print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $551, 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 $22,378, set in 2001.
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