Thomas Molesworth: Designing the American West
Live Auction: 30 July 2020 • 2:00 PM EDT • New York

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Thomas Molesworth: Designing the American West 30 July 2020 • 2:00 PM EDT • New York

S otheby’s is honoured to present an extraordinary private collection of Molesworth furniture from a Private Wyoming Ranch. Exhibiting Molesworth’s characteristic burled wood, colorful leathers and dynamic Chimayo weavings, this exceptional group presents a variety of iconic forms from graphic keyhole side chairs to tables and seating with vigorous burled legs. With thoughtful curation and commitment to the Western vernacular of Thomas Molesworth, this collection presents some of the rarest and most important models to ever appear at auction.

How Thomas Molesworth’s Furniture Captured the Spirit of the American West

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209
Type: lot
Category: Lot
THOMAS MOLESWORTH | SOFA
THOMAS MOLESWORTH | SOFA
Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 USD
Thomas Molesworth: Designing the American West
30 July 2020 | 2:00 PM EDT | New York
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205
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THOMAS MOLESWORTH | PAIR OF CLUB CHAIRS
THOMAS MOLESWORTH | PAIR OF CLUB CHAIRS
Estimate: 50,000 – 70,000 USD
Thomas Molesworth: Designing the American West
30 July 2020 | 2:00 PM EDT | New York
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217
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Thomas Molesworth
Thomas Molesworth
THOMAS MOLESWORTH | A RARE SIX-LEG LIBRARY TABLE
Estimate: 60,000 – 80,000 USD
Thomas Molesworth: Designing the American West
30 July 2020 | 2:00 PM EDT | New York
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216
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Thomas Molesworth
Thomas Molesworth
THOMAS MOLESWORTH | TABLE LAMP
Estimate: 15,000 – 20,000 USD
Thomas Molesworth: Designing the American West
30 July 2020 | 2:00 PM EDT | New York
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207
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THOMAS MOLESWORTH | KEYHOLE CHAIR
THOMAS MOLESWORTH | KEYHOLE CHAIR
Estimate: 12,000 – 18,000 USD
Thomas Molesworth: Designing the American West
30 July 2020 | 2:00 PM EDT | New York
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219
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Thomas Molesworth
Thomas Molesworth
THOMAS MOLESWORTH | A RARE GAMES TABLE
Estimate: 50,000 – 70,000 USD
Thomas Molesworth: Designing the American West
30 July 2020 | 2:00 PM EDT | New York
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226
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Thomas Molesworth
Thomas Molesworth
THOMAS MOLESWORTH | COFFEE TABLE
Estimate: 20,000 – 30,000 USD
Thomas Molesworth: Designing the American West
30 July 2020 | 2:00 PM EDT | New York
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225
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Thomas Molesworth
Thomas Molesworth
THOMAS MOLESWORTH | CONSOLE TABLE
Estimate: 50,000 – 70,000 USD
Thomas Molesworth: Designing the American West
30 July 2020 | 2:00 PM EDT | New York
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203
Type: lot
Category: Lot
THOMAS MOLESWORTH | SOFA
THOMAS MOLESWORTH | SOFA
Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 USD
Thomas Molesworth: Designing the American West
30 July 2020 | 2:00 PM EDT | New York
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249
Type: lot
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Thomas Molesworth
Thomas Molesworth
THOMAS MOLESWORTH | PAIR OF CLUB CHAIRS
Estimate: 25,000 – 35,000 USD
Thomas Molesworth: Designing the American West
30 July 2020 | 2:00 PM EDT | New York
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229
Type: lot
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Thomas Molesworth
Thomas Molesworth
THOMAS MOLESWORTH | TWO-TIER CORNER TABLE
Estimate: 25,000 – 35,000 USD
Thomas Molesworth: Designing the American West
30 July 2020 | 2:00 PM EDT | New York
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213
Type: lot
Category: Lot
Thomas Molesworth
Thomas Molesworth
THOMAS MOLESWORTH | “JACK RABBIT” ASHSTAND
Estimate: 8,000 – 12,000 USD
Thomas Molesworth: Designing the American West
30 July 2020 | 2:00 PM EDT | New York
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Thomas Molesworth: A Legacy of Western Art by Terry Winchell
Past Auction
Important Design
30 July 2020 | 10:00 AM EDT | New York

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