Snuifdoos van goud, rechthoekig, versierd met bloemboeketten van émail c. 1753 - 1754

This rectangular gold snuffbox, adorned with delicate enamel flower bouquets, was crafted by Barnabé Sageret. The first impression is one of opulence, the warm gold surface reflecting light and drawing the eye. Note the composition: each face of the box is meticulously decorated, framed by ornate borders that contain fields of fine, textured gold. These serve as a background for the vividly colored enamel flowers. The arrangement of floral motifs is not haphazard. The larger bouquets on the top and sides create focal points, while smaller details fill the remaining space, achieving balance and visual harmony. These bouquets, though naturalistic, are stylized, fitting into the decorative scheme, thus embodying 18th-century Rococo aesthetics, which favored asymmetry and decorative excess. This object isn't merely functional, it's a statement piece reflecting the culture of luxury and refinement.