Princeton, MN
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(From the Cindy Cash Collection)
This striking early promotional photograph captures Johnny Cash in his raw, rising star years. Shot by famed photographer Leigh Wiener, the black-and-white portrait highlights a contemplative, intense Cash in a classic cowboy hat and dark shirt, his gaze both vulnerable and defiant.
The minimal background and soft lighting keep the focus on his expression — a powerful image that helped define his iconic image in American music history.
Appraiser’s Note:
This early portrait of Johnny Cash, taken by acclaimed photographer Leigh Wiener, is a historically and visually significant image from the formative years of Cash’s career. Wiener was a respected American photojournalist known for capturing cultural icons with depth and intimacy — and this particular photo, featuring Cash in a cowboy hat with a stark, reflective gaze, helped shape the emerging “Man in Black” image.
Value-enhancing elements include:
Photographer’s studio stamp on verso, confirming authorship and vintage origin
Powerful early-career portrait — emotionally expressive and artistically composed
Highly displayable, with striking contrast and tone
Direct Cindy Cash provenance ensures authenticity and family connection
Market precedent: Original, photographer-stamped portraits of comparable cultural legends (e.g., Dylan, Presley, Monroe) by named photographers have reached $5,000–$15,000, particularly when sourced from family collections or artist estates
This image stands as a definitive and collectible representation of Johnny Cash — part portrait, part cultural document, and fully original.
Condition: Please review photos for additional details.
Auction Estimate: $4,000 - $6,500
Provenance: From the Cindy Cash Collection and accompanied with a signed COA.
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| Bid Range | Minimum Increment | ||
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| $0.01 | - | $75.00 | $1.00 |
| $75.01 | - | $150.00 | $5.00 |
| $150.01 | - | $250.00 | $10.00 |
| $250.01 | - | $500.00 | $25.00 |
| $500.01 | - | $1,000.00 | $50.00 |
| $1,000.01 | - | $5,000.00 | $75.00 |
| $5,000.01 | - | $50,000.00 | $100.00 |
| $50,000.01 | - | $75,000.00 | $250.00 |
| $75,000.01 | - | $100,000.00 | $500.00 |
| $100,000.01 | - | $2,500,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Buyer's Premium | |||
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| 20.00% | |||
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Authenticity & Category Breakdown
This auction features multiple distinct categories. Each has specific authenticity standards:
The Cindy Cash Collection
All items in this category are directly consigned by Cindy Cash and include a signed Certificate of Authenticity from Cindy Cash.
Johnny Cash Memorabilia
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494921
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May 04 01:41pm
| $260.00 |
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140455
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May 04 01:31pm
| $250.00 |
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493606
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May 04 12:35pm
| $210.00 |
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495861 ^
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| $200.00 |
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493606
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May 04 08:53am
| $200.00 |
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495861 ^
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May 04 08:53am
| $185.00 |
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493606
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May 04 08:53am
| $175.00 |
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495861 ^
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May 04 08:52am
| $155.00 |
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493606
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May 04 08:52am
| $150.00 |
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495861 ^
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May 04 05:57am
| $135.00 |
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495871
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May 04 05:57am
| $130.00 |
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495861
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May 03 08:18pm
| $125.00 |
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140455
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May 02 01:05am
| $110.00 |
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495531
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Apr 30 06:42pm
| $105.00 |
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140455 ^
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Apr 30 03:49pm
| $68.00 |
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321595
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Apr 30 03:49pm
| $67.00 |
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140455
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Apr 23 09:07pm
| $66.00 |
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454939
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Apr 23 05:53pm
| $63.00 |
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6116 ^
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Apr 22 01:46pm
| $61.00 |
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140455
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Apr 22 01:46pm
| $60.00 |
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6116
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Apr 21 05:46pm
| $52.00 |
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493553
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Apr 21 02:03pm
| $51.00 |
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140455 ^
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Apr 21 02:03pm
| $50.00 |
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493553
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Apr 21 02:03pm
| $50.00 |
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140455
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Apr 20 08:56pm
| $40.99 |
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7654
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Apr 20 08:23pm
| $31.00 |
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140455 ^
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Apr 19 01:03am
| $30.00 |
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494413
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Apr 19 01:03am
| $30.00 |
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140455 ^
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Apr 19 01:03am
| $26.00 |
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494413
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Apr 19 01:03am
| $25.00 |
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140455
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Apr 19 01:02am
| $21.00 |
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493553 ^
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Apr 18 05:21pm
| $16.00 |
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454939
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Apr 18 05:21pm
| $15.00 |
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493553 ^
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Apr 18 05:20pm
| $12.00 |
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454939
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Apr 18 05:20pm
| $11.00 |
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493553 ^
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Apr 18 05:20pm
| $10.00 |
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454939
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Apr 18 05:20pm
| $9.00 |
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493553 ^
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Apr 15 07:51am
| $8.00 |
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37302
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Apr 15 07:51am
| $7.00 |
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493553
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Apr 11 03:00pm
| $6.00 |
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374742
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Apr 11 02:32pm
| $5.00 |