Richard A Roberts \"Old Lady Long Salt\" Navajo 97/100 Double Signed Studio Art For Sale

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 subject’s face, making it a masterpiece of Western Americana.

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: Artist’s private Studio and Home landline phone numbers from the 1970s/1980s era (Studio 2671229 / Home 2645486).

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. Fascinating Double-Signature: The print features two distinct signatures from Roberts. The lower signature is uniquely prominent, executed in a deep, dark ink with a heavy, stylized emphasis on the capital \"R\" in Roberts. Incredible Direct-Studio Provenance: The reverse of the frame features authentic, vintage handwriting documenting the artist\'s personal local 7-digit phone numbers (Studio 267-1229 / Home 264-5486). This is a definitive hallmark showing the piece passed directly through Roberts\' studio hands during the 1970s or 1980s, serving as pristine historical documentation for the artwork.

DIMENTIONS: Portrait 13\" x 10\", Total Frame 18\" x 15\"

CONDITION & SPECIFICATIONS: Subject: Native American / Navajo Heritage / Southwest Fine ArtMedium: High-fidelity vintage lithograph / fine art print reproduction of an original charcoal/pencil drawing.

Framing: Framed and preserved. (Note: The handwritten provenance is preserved on the original back dust-cover paper).

Overall Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The artwork remains crisp with deep, soulful contrast. Please see all high-resolution photos for exact frame condition and signature details.