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# Alfred Jacob Miller (1810–1874)

## What is Alfred Jacob Miller’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for Alfred Jacob Miller at 9 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $47,625 including buyer’s premium (middle half $39,053–$129,700, n=8). The auction record is $4,711,000 for The Buffalo Hunt (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Buffalo Hunt, 1850 | Oil paint | $4,711,000 | Christie's | Jan 2026 |
| 2 | The Thirsty Trapper, 1850 | Oil on canvas | $1,715,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2018 |
| 3 | Pawnee Running a Buffalo, 1854 | Oil paint | $1,565,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 4 | Death of a Cougar, 1840 | Oil paint | $545,100 | Christie's | May 2004 |
| 5 | The Lost Greenhorn | Oil on canvas | $484,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2022 |
| 6 | Trappers around a Campfire with the Wind River Mountains of the Rockies in the Background, 1839 | Oil paint | $423,000 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 7 | Sioux Camp, 1810 | Oil paint | $394,500 | Christie's | Apr 2002 |
| 8 | Lassoing Horses | Watercolor on paper | $380,250 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2012 |
| 9 | Fort Laramie, Indian Girls Racing | Oil on canvas | $355,600 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Sunset, Wind River, 1855 | Oil paint | $325,000 | Christie's | May 2019 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $119,000 |
| Other | 9 | $75,600 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $52,175 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $170,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $57,500 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alfred Jacob Miller is an American artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $67,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Alfred Jacob Miller sold in 2026 for $4,711,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alfred Jacob Miller work worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Jacob Miller work is $67,000.

The median Alfred Jacob Miller work on paper sells for $57,500 across 29 lots.

The median Alfred Jacob Miller painting sells for $170,750 across 20 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Jacob Miller work on papers typically sell for $44,450–$87,500 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $170,750 | $4.7M | — | 2026-01-20 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $57,500‡ | $314,600 | 93.5% | 2026-01-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $325,000 | $4.7M | — | 2026-01-20 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $23,750–$355,600 | $119,000 | $484,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $24,568–$415,875 | $170,750 | $1.6M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $44,450–$87,500‡ | $57,500‡ | $314,600 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $4.7M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $314,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $138,600 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Alfred Jacob Miller worth?

Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Jacob Miller work is $67,000. The median Alfred Jacob Miller work on paper sells for $57,500 across 29 lots. The median Alfred Jacob Miller painting sells for $170,750 across 20 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Jacob Miller work on papers typically sell for $44,450–$87,500 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Alfred Jacob Miller work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Jacob Miller work on paper is $57,500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Alfred Jacob Miller's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Jacob Miller work on paper is $314,600.

### What is the average price of a Alfred Jacob Miller painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Jacob Miller painting is $170,750.

### What is Alfred Jacob Miller's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Jacob Miller painting is $4,711,000.

### What is the average price of a small Alfred Jacob Miller work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfred Jacob Miller work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $57,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Alfred Jacob Miller painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alfred Jacob Miller painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $170,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Alfred Jacob Miller's auction record?

Alfred Jacob Miller's auction record is $4,711,000, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.