Thomas Molesworth

Molesworth had a saying that any color was fine so long as it was red. Exhibiting the designer's characteristic use of fir and high-quality leather, this exceptional group exemplifies the designer's iconic Western aesthetic and his iconic use of the primary color against textured wooden backgrounds. The pieces comprising the Brant collection originate from some of Molesworth's most important commissions, which include the Romer Ranch in Montana's Mission Mountains, the Buffalo Bill Village, J Bar 9 Ranch and Neal Knight Ranch in Cody, Wyoming. Over the 1930s and 1940s, these important commissions helped him to define the “Western Roomscape” that made him famous. He also created many pieces of furniture for the likes of notable patrons Joseph Henry Sharp, Kathryn Leighton, and Frank Tenney Johnson. Through thoughtful curation and commitment to the Western vernacular, the following lots, all special orders ranking amongst some of Molesworth's most superior and sought-after creations, offer collectors an excellent opportunity to acquire outstanding works by the artist with impeccable provenance.