Lot 141 , Attributed to Alfred Jacob Miller, American 1810-1874, A Native American slaying a buffalo (American Bison)

Attributed to Alfred Jacob Miller (American, 1810-1874)
A Native American slaying a buffalo (American Bison),
circa 1840,
watercolour heightened with white,
19.5cm x 23.5cm
Provenance: Probably commissioned by Sir William Drummond Stewart, 7th Baronet (1795–1871)
Apparently from the collection of John Campbell, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane (1796-1862)

Sir Wm Drummond Stewart, Laird of Murthly Castle, travelled extensively through the American West, hiring Miller to travel with him and record his expeditions. In 1840 he commissioned Miller to come to Scotland and paint a serious of Western American scenes for Murthly Castle. On the trip Miller also spent time at Taymouth Castle, producing family portraits for the Marqius of Breadalbane.
It was here that Miller also dined with Queen Victoria, who was making a tour of the Highlands.
It is believed that Miller produced the work offered here whilst in Scotland, possibly as a potential
work for Murthly Castle. By repute however, this work was part of the collection of the Marquess of Breadalbane, and was listed in the 1863 Christie’s inventory that followed his death in 1862 (No 1199 - Drawing Room Scrap Book value £2 - 6).

£3,000-5,000

Sold for £2,800