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Lot #7215
Johnny Cash at San Quentin Oversized 'Middle Finger' Photograph Signed by Jim Marshall - From the Collection of Photographer Barry Feinstein

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Estimate: $10000+

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Description

From the personal collection of legendary rock photographer Barry Feinstein—an iconic oversized original 17.75 x 11.75 silver gelatin photograph of Johnny Cash gesturing with his middle finger during his performance at San Quentin Prison in 1969, matted to an overall size of 24 x 20, titled and signed on the mat in pencil by the photographer, "Johnny Cash—1969—Jim Marshall." Framed and in very fine condition.

From Jimi Hendrix setting his guitar aflame at Monterey to Johnny Cash flipping the bird at San Quentin, rock photographer Jim Marshall captured many of rock's most iconic moments. In an interview with the San Francisco Art Exchange, Marshall recalled the circumstances of this photo: 'I said, ‘John, let’s do a shot for the warden,’' before the country legend flipped the camera the bird,' adding that the image was 'probably the most ripped off photograph in the history of the world.'

From the personal collection of Barry Feinstein and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from his estate.





Barry Feinstein: A Brief Biography

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Marvels of Modern Music
  • Dates: October 24, 2024 - November 21, 2024