Christie’s auction house is having a sale of entertainment memorabilia on June 22, 2006 (New York.) Telephone & online bidding is welcome.

Included among the many lots… there are two containing cowboy boots owned by the artist, Andy Warhol.

The boots pictured here are a pair of Olsen Stelzer (Henrietta, TX) in green, white and brown leather, size 8½, complete with its original box. These are the ones to buy… because when we think about Warhol we think about colorful work, and bold personal style.

Some folks buy vintage boots based on size, artistic flair, or a maker’s label… but even factory made boots become interesting, once you know someting about the previous owner.

Here’s a tip for your own collecting…

Check back with Ebay sellers once you’ve won your item. See if you can get information about the previous owners of the boots, family names, occupation, or the city in which he/she lived. Experienced dealers will expect questions like this from serious buyers. Family members will often be happy to reply to a respectful inquiry.

Even a short phrase like “My wife’s Daddy used to wear these in the parade every year,” might not seem like much, but keeping track of information like this adds to value and charm to your cowboy boots.

Photo courtesy of Christie’s.