This September, Sotheby's will offer up property from The Estate of Johnny and June Carter Cash for public auction.
More than 650 lots will be featured, including historic awards, instruments, stage-worn clothing, gold and platinum records, handwritten lyrics, and items from the Cash's personal collection of fine art, furniture and decorations, jewelry and even Johnny Cash's 2002 Ford F-150 black pick-up truck.
'Over the course of five decades, Johnny and June Carter Cash's music and lyrics touched the hearts and minds of millions, from prison inmates to presidents,' commented Leila Dunbar, Director of Sotheby's Collectible's Department.
'It is such a privilege to pay tribute to Johnny Cash and the love of his life, June Carter Cash,' Dunbar added. 'In 2003, Country Music Television named Johnny Cash the 'Greatest Man in Country Music,' but his influence extended far beyond any specific genre with his ability to blend the lines between country, folk, gospel, rock and pop.'
Johnny Cash's inimitable style is well represented in the auction including numerous pieces of clothing, both personal attire and stage-worn costumes, many of which were custom-made by noted country music tailor Manuel.
Among the notable items up for auction include a 1950s notebook of Cash handwritten and dated lyrics including such early Sun Record hits as 'Cry, Cry, Cry,' 'Get Rhythm,' and 'I Get So Doggone Lonesome,' a Manuel black suede fringe coat worn in the 2002 'Hurt' video, as well as a variety of gowns, fur coats and outfits worn by June Carter Cash.
'(Johnny) and June Carter are true American icons, and this sale presents countless opportunities for collectors as well as fans of The Man in Black,' Leila Dunbar said of the collection that will be displayed.
The sale will be held September 14-16 in New York. An exhibition of the entire Collection will be held September 7-13 at Sotheby's galleries in New York.