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# 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.

**2 Basilius Besler works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Basilius Besler work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Basilius Besler auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/basilius-besler (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.