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THBMel Crawford (B. 1925) "Montana" Original
Lot 451
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By Helmuth Stone Gallery
Jan 9, 2022
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2022-01-09 13:00:00
2022-01-09 13:00:00
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Over 400 lots of fine art, including a collection of old master paintings and works on paper, antiques, bronzes, and porcelain. Helmuth Stone Gallery helmuthstone@gmail.com
Over 400 lots of fine art, including a collection of old master paintings and works on paper, antiques, bronzes, and porcelain. Helmuth Stone Gallery helmuthstone@gmail.com
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- Lot Description
Mel Crawford (Canadian, B. 1925) "Great Seal of Montana" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board.
Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.
This painting is the original which was published on the Fleetwood Great Seal of the State of Montana Commemorative Cover issued November 8, 1984.
The Great Seal of Montana has not been without its share of controversy. When it was a territorial seal, the Governor and Secretary were designated to share its custody. However, soon Secretary James Callaway decided his salary was too meager and came upon the idea of charging for use of the seal, then in his possession. This left Governor Potts with a problem since he needed the seal to legalize all official documents. Eventually, Potts ordered another seal, causing great furor over the use of two seals and the legality of those certified with the governor's copy. Finally, the situation was resolved when Governor Potts resigned. Shortly thereafter a bill was passed giving custody of the seal to the Secretary. The seal that was the focal point of this controversy -- and is today the Montana state seal -- bears a shovel, plow and pick in the foreground, denoting agriculture and mineral wealth. In the background are the Great Falls of the Missouri River and towering mountains. The motto Oro y Plata -- Gold and Silver -- sets Montana apart as the only state with a Spanish motto on its seal.
Image Size: 12 x 12 in.
Overall Size: 15 x 15 in.
Unframed.
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