1953 Richard A Roberts "Old Lady Long Salt" Navajo 97/100 Double Signed Art

Rare Richard A. Roberts Limited Edition Fine Art Print "Old Lady Long Salt" (Navajo Elder Portrait) EDITION NUMBER: 97 / 100 (Highly Exclusive, Rare Small-Batch Run) SIGNATURES: Double-Signed by the Artist (Features a highly prominent, dark ink signature with deep emphasis on the "R" in Roberts, overlaying a lighter original marking). PROVENANCE: Hand-written historical details on the reverse frame backing: Artists private Studio and Home landline phone numbers from the 1970s/1980s era (Studio 2671229 / Home 2645486). ABOUT THE ARTWORK: Up for sale is an incredibly rare, low-edition vintage portrait of "Old Lady Long Salt," an iconic Navajo Nation elder, beautifully rendered by renowned Western heritage artist Richard A. Roberts. Roberts is celebrated for his stunningly realistic, emotionally resonant portraits capturing the spirit, resilience, and history of the American Southwest. This piece is closely inspired by the famous 1953 historical photography series of Old Lady Long Salt by pioneering photographer Laura Gilpin. Roberts' masterfully detailed work brings out every weathered line and story in the subjects face, making it a masterpiece of Western Americana. WHY THIS PIECE IS EXTRAORDINARY FOR COLLECTORS: Ultra-Low Edition (97/100): Most commercial print runs span 500 to 1,000 copies. This piece is number 97 of a strictly limited batch of only 100 ever created, marking the very close of the edition before the master plates were retired.