
R.C. Gorman Signed and Numbered Lithograph portraying a Navajo Woman with Pottery
This is a limited edition color lithograph by the renowned Navajo artist Rudolph Carl Gorman (1931-2005). The artwork features a characteristic stylized depiction of a Navajo woman seated beside a large, intricately decorated Acoma-style olla or pottery vessel. The composition utilizes a vibrant palette with a gradient sunset background transitioning from orange to pink, contrasting against a purple mesa silhouette. The woman is draped in a bright red top and a flowing yellow skirt, rendered with the soft, rounded forms typical of Gorman's signature aesthetic. The print is executed on high-quality heavy paper with visible deckled edges, floating within a custom frame. It is hand-signed by the artist in the lower left corner and dated '1989', with a limited edition numbering of '168/224' visible. The condition appears excellent with no visible foxing, fading, or moisture damage to the paper. The framing consists of a dark wood bead-molded frame with a gold inner fillet and black matting, indicating professional archival mounting. This piece represents the peak of Gorman's popularity in the late 20th century Modern Southwest art movement.
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Estimated Value
$2,500 - $3,500
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Fine Art - Limited Edition Prints
Appraised On
February 5, 2026
Estimated Value
$2,500 - $3,500
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Gorman lithograph
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This is a limited edition color lithograph by the renowned Navajo artist Rudolph Carl Gorman (1931-2005). The artwork features a characteristic stylized depiction of a Navajo woman seated beside a large, intricately decorated Acoma-style olla or pottery vessel. The composition utilizes a vibrant palette with a gradient sunset background transitioning from orange to pink, contrasting against a purple mesa silhouette. The woman is draped in a bright red top and a flowing yellow skirt, rendered with the soft, rounded forms typical of Gorman's signature aesthetic. The print is executed on high-quality heavy paper with visible deckled edges, floating within a custom frame. It is hand-signed by the artist in the lower left corner and dated '1989', with a limited edition numbering of '168/224' visible. The condition appears excellent with no visible foxing, fading, or moisture damage to the paper. The framing consists of a dark wood bead-molded frame with a gold inner fillet and black matting, indicating professional archival mounting. This piece represents the peak of Gorman's popularity in the late 20th century Modern Southwest art movement.
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