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      • Jim Miller Sands of Time Bronze
        Nov. 04, 2023

        Jim Miller Sands of Time Bronze

        Est: $400 - $600

        13 1/2" long, 10 5/8" tall, 10 1/8" wide. Jim Miller (Born 1924) is active/lives in Oklahoma. Jim Miller is known for Western painting and sculpture. Jim was born in South Dakota in 1924; shortly thereafter his family moved to Missouri and then to Oklahoma. He grew up in the Osage cattle country near Pawhuska and was inspired by this rough and tumble area as well as the Osage Indians. When Jim was six years old one of his teachers thumb-tacked a drawing of his to the blackboard. Throughout his school years he liked to draw and was constantly getting in trouble for drawing horses on his test papers. Jim entered the Navy during World War II and after the war moved to Colorado where he worked in the coal mines, in timber and on ranches. While working one day a tree fell on him and broke his back. While he was recuperating he went to school to learn how to do leather work. During his time in Colorado Jim’s mother sent him a painting set; it was then he became serious about oil painting. Moving back to Oklahoma in the early to mid 1950’s Jim continued to paint for about 15 years while working full-time in the oil industry. This was followed by a couple of years as a sign painter. For twenty years after Jim began painting he gave his paintings away. Jim says I didn’t know you could sell them. During this time he went to an art show where some artists were displaying bronze sculptures. Jim asked how he could get some clay to see if he could create bronze sculptures. The artist gave him some clay and Jim’s career as a sculptor was launched. In 1973 he quit his job and began making his living in art. While drawing is a big part of Jim’s life, sculpture is his true love. His first sculpture, of a horse and rider entitled Down to Earth, took nine months to complete. Since then Jim has created many bronze sculptures—some small pieces but many that are large and intricate. According to Jim each piece should tell a story. Jim begins a bronze piece by first sculpting it, using clay and creating a wax mold. The work is then poured at a local foundry. After the piece is cast, he may add coloring or details, such as spurs or rope. Jim says, Sculpture is a matter of feeling. When I start a sculpture I know what it will look like when it is finished. Jim Miller’s work has been exhibited widely throughout the southwest. His bronze sculptures and authentic western scenes in oils are included in collections in the United States and throughout the world. In recent years Jim has focused on one-of-a kind pieces, although he continues to produce sculptures and paintings for his personal enjoyment and for collectors when they want a special piece. What might be work to others has been the joy of Jim’s life. As he said a few years ago This is like a hobby. If I weren’t doing this for a living, I would do it for fun! Jim’s fun has resulted in hundreds of sculptures and paintings that have captured the heritage of the southwest. Whether of cowboys, horses or other animals, Indians, fish, or some other subject, Jim’s work provides enjoyment and memories that reach far beyond his art galley located outside of Wilson.

        Davis Brothers Auction
      • Jim Miller
        Nov. 20, 2022

        Jim Miller

        Est: $100 - $300

        Snowy Mountain Landscape with Native American Riders 16" x 20", Limited Edition Print, 5/775

        Jacksons Auction & Real Estate Company
      • Jim Beam, Tecate Cerveza, & Miller High Life
        Oct. 07, 2017

        Jim Beam, Tecate Cerveza, & Miller High Life

        Est: -

        Metal Signs, Used Condition, Largest Measures Approximately 23" X 17". Tm4333

        EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
      • JIM MILLER (American, 20th Century) Slim Pickens, 1976
        Nov. 10, 2012

        JIM MILLER (American, 20th Century) Slim Pickens, 1976

        Est: $100 - $200

        JIM MILLER (American, 20th Century) Slim Pickens, 1976 Bronze 4-1/2 inches (11.4 cm) Ed. 5/40 Titled, dated, and signed on base: SLIM PICKINS / 76 / JIM MILLER THE HOGAN FAMILY COLLECTION

        Heritage Auctions
      • JIM MILLER (American, 20th Century) The Roper, 1976 Pen
        Nov. 10, 2012

        JIM MILLER (American, 20th Century) The Roper, 1976 Pen

        Est: $100 - $200

        JIM MILLER (American, 20th Century) The Roper, 1976 Pen on paper 15-1/4 x 11-1/2 inches (38.7 x 29.2 cm) Signed, dated and inscribed lower right: Jim Miller / 76 / To my good friends Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hogan THE HOGAN FAMILY COLLECTION

        Heritage Auctions
      • JIM MILLER (American, 20th Century) Group of Three Bron
        Nov. 10, 2012

        JIM MILLER (American, 20th Century) Group of Three Bron

        Est: $300 - $500

        JIM MILLER (American, 20th Century) Group of Three Bronzes: Buffalo Gal, Ed. 16/20 Indian Head, Ed. 11/50 Down to Earth, Ed. 12/15 Bronze Largest: 11-1/2 inches (29.2 cm) Each signed on base: Jim Miller THE HOGAN FAMILY COLLECTION

        Heritage Auctions
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