Native American Portrait (2 results)

A charming watercolor drawing of a standing Native American warrior or chief in full regalia, with bow and hatchet. Reminiscent of Alfred Jacob Miller's style of drawing, although certainly not by him. Small sheet of thick paper stock, 3¾ x 6½ inches. Overall condition is very good.

An attractive folk portrait of a doe-eyed Indian woman shown seated at the edge of a sofa. The girl's hands are folded gently in her lap, and she is shown wearing a patterned dress adorned with a large bow. It seems likely that the woman depicted is of mixed race, perhaps the daughter of a trader and a Native American woman. Judging by the dress and background, the picture was probably done about 1880, most likely in Canada. 8½ x 6¾ inches. Bright and clean. Mounted on heavy card, 8¼ x 6¾ inches.…