Antique 18th Century Russian Rosewood Marquetry Games Table by Christian Meyer Sculpture The tureen having the original

The tureen having the original rectangular stand also hand decorated with a floral design and  marked "Italy" to the underside

Most of Adams paintings are enhanced by the use of stronger colors than one would find in a photograph

David Povey

The paneled fall front with a pierced work escutcheon & key

He was a great painter

Antique 18th Century Russian Rosewood Marquetry Games Table by Christian Meyer Sculpture The tureen having the originalA highly important late 18th century antique Neoclassical Russian rosewood, tulipwood, bois citronnier, bois satine and fruitwood marquetry games table, attributed to Christian Meyer, circa 1790. This exquisite table is typical of the extremely high quality marquetry inlaid furniture produced by St. Petersburg cabinet makers in the second half of the 18th century. The folding top inlaid with scrolling ribbons around a central medallion with a