For most of her life,AnneWindfohrMarionhas wiggled her nose and made great things appear. In 1871 before the drive to Kansas, Burk had married Ruth Loyd, the daughter of M.B. Pei house in Fort Worth and had originally planned to give it to The Modern, much like Bayou Bend was given to the Museum of. The Longhorns were phased out, and soon all the cattle on the ranch were Herefords. Former President George W. Bush described her as 'a true Texan, a great patron of the arts, a generous member of our community and a person of elegance and strength' in a statement. Samuel Burk Burnett, was the heiress to the historic Four Sixes Ranch in King County in West Texas. She knows what she wants, and we deliver it for sure. The pastures on the property range from around 900 acres to almost 10,000 acres each. When asked about her heroes,AnneMarionnamed only one, her great grandfather, Captain Samuel Burk Burnett. Following her death, former President George W. Bush described Marion as 'a true Texan, a great patron of the arts, a generous member of our community and a person of elegance and strength' in a statement. After he died, there was an article that he only ever designed three residences. Texas oil and ranching heiress Anne Marion's art collection worth an estimated $150 million is going up for auction this spring in New York, Roy Lichtenstein's Girl with Beach Ball II 1977, Oil and Magna on canvas has an estimate of $12-18 million. Marion was a former trustee of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. She purchased other works for the museum, including sculptures by Fernand Lger and Henry Moore, a 1914 masterpiece by Mondrian and, most recently, a canvas by Sisley, which Mrs. Marion gave to the Kimbell in honor of her friend Kay Fortson, president of the Kimbell Art Foundation.. Back to The News. She has done remarkable things. When he was at the ranch, Burk had his own bedroom in the home but preferred to sleep in the back room of the Supply House, where he maintained his office. She credited the cowboys and their families with instilling a set of values in her and teaching her how to raise livestock. The listing marks the first time in the ranch's history that it has been put on the market. She seeks results, and she understands the responsibility and the value of hard work to achieve those results. The 6666 ranch between Lubbock and Dallas with over 142,000 acres, has been owned by Marion's family for 150 years and is one of the biggest in the United states. He was friends withPresident Theodore Roosevelt and turned the 6666 into 'one of the largest cattle empires in Texas history' - even having a local town renamed Burkburnett at Roosevelt's suggestion in 1910. She also is a past trustee of the Museum of Modern Art of New York. She knew cattle and she knew horses, but what makes this ranch special is that Anne expected special, and she instilled that belief in the people who work here.. In 1988,Marionmarried John L.Marion, honorary chairman of Sothebys Inc., who, for many years, was chairman. In 1905, the Burnetts hosted a wolf hunt in the Big Pasture and invited both President Roosevelt and Quanah Parker. Featured in Sotheby's auction: "American Visionary: The Collection of Mrs. John L. Marion," the Diebenkorn was hammered down at $27.3 million, establishing a record for the artist. Photo courtesy Wyman Meinzer and Sam Middleton. Windi Grimes, Jim Crane (Photo by Michelle Watson/CatchlightGroup.com) 16. Tom took a chuck wagon, horses and a group of cowboys to a site near present-day Frederick, Okla., where he set up camp for Roosevelts10-day stay. In the Horse Division, a 17,000 square foot main office building stands tall next to various properties including three stables, and various barns for the horses. When he turned 21, Tom became wagon boss of the Indian Territory unit of the Four Sixes Ranch. Create a free account to view all PaperCity recipes. It is renowned for breeding horses and its owners the Burnett family made its fortune in cattle and oil after founding the ranch in 1870. Mike succeeded his father and managed the ranch for 17 years during the phasing out of Hereford cattle and replacing them with Angus. Just like her mother, she would marry four times. Despite her four-decade marriage to John Marion, the former chairman and chief auctioneer of Sothebys North America (her fourth husband the couple wed in 1988, and co-founded the OKeeffe Museum in 1997), it was not a given that the collection would come to Sothebys. As a boy, he worked for Quanah Parker and later Burk Burnett while the Burnett cattle were grazing in old Indian Territory. I have always believed that you do what you have to, and what is expected of you. How high? In December last year herlegendary6666 ranch went on the market for $192.2 million. WG: I would say Mitchell-Innes & Nash was one (where the Warhol Elvis 2 Times was acquired). Nothing ever comes to you without ethical standards and hard work,Marionsaid. Anne Marion died on February 11, 2020 in Palm Springs, California, from throat cancer. Burnett's father-in-law, the banker Martin B. Loyd - whose daughter Ruth married the rancher when he was 20 - also named Burnett heir to his First National Bank of Fort Worth. 801 Cherry St #9, Fort Worth, TX 76102, lived here in 2004 $1,690: H. 2382 Bering Dr, Houston, TX 77057, lived here in 2004 $1,380: I. The home contains 13 bedrooms, 13 baths, three powder rooms, two kitchens, dining room and three fireplaces. Marion, the great-granddaughter of Capt. As a result, without insisting on it,Annebrings out the best in each of us.. The Warhol achieved the status of top lot in the Anne Marion "American Visionary" auction with its final figure of $37 million. It was her baby and her idea, but is very important to me because it is something that we shared. Three records were set for canvases by Richard Diebenkorn, Kenneth Noland and Larry Rivers, and the evenings top lot went for a cool $37 million a portrait of the King rendered in Western finery by the King of Pop, Andy Warhol. She reads Danielle Steele novels. The pastures on the property range from around 900 acres to almost 10,000 acres each. Sotheby's said Wednesday. Anneand I explore the world together. Marionis chairman of the board of The Georgia OKeefe Museum of Santa Fe, N.M., and past chairman of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. . She takes the time to care, Phillips said. People also mention a third horse when they talk about the foundation of the Four Sixes horses. When oil was discovered in Burkburnett in 1918, Burnett saw his wealth increase even further - with 56 oil rigs swiftly installed to exploit the land's resources. J.J. Gibson was ranch manager from 1970 to 1991. When spring came the next year, George turned the dun stud into a pasture with a band of mares that included daughters of another stud bought by Tom Burnetta stud with the now infamous name of Joe Hancock. Annes energy and optimism have ensured the success of numerous museums and artists and enriched the lives of many, Perry said. Yet in her own way, Marions disciplined eye, bold vision, and abundant philanthropy made as important a contribution in her lifetime as did her fellow (adopted) Texan, Mrs. de Menil. He serves as a consultant to the American Quarter Horse Journal and as a script writer for Red Steagall Is Somewhere West of Wall Street. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University and a recipient of numerous writing and photography awards. Her mothers third husband, oilman Bob Windfohr, adopted her. By
40," 1971, commanded a wall in Anne Marion's I. M. Pei-designed home, Fort Worth. Miss Anne bought Grey Badger II in 1949 and immediately put him on some daughters of Joe Hancock and Hollywood Gold. JIM JENNINGS is a longtime RHA members and is the retired executive director of publications for the American Quarter Horse Association. Funeral arrangements and an official obituary will be shared on StallioneSerch.com when the information is available. She also inherited her grandfather Toms estate, which included the Triangle ranches. The horses were important, and especially so to Miss Anne and her daughter, Anne Marion, but the cattle also were important and have been since the beginning. Save all of your favorite content in one curated collection. Murdaugh is heckled as he leaves court, Moment teenager crashes into back of lorry after 100mph police race, Ken Bruce finishes his 30-year tenure as host of BBC Radio 2, Family of a 10-month-old baby filmed vaping open up, Missing hiker buried under snow forces arm out to wave to helicopter, Insane moment river of rocks falls onto Malibu Canyon in CA, Fleet-footed cop chases an offender riding a scooter, Ukrainian soldier takes out five tanks with Javelin missiles. Her mother, Anne Valliant Hall, was a rancher and horse breeder. As well as beef, the the ranch also became renowned for its breeding of horses, specifically American Quarter Horses used as racehorses or for ranch work. Hollywood Gold was foaled in 1940 on the Triangle Ranch west of Iowa Park. His father-in-law, M.B. I went to New York with her several times. They are: Warhol's 'Elvis 2 Times,' Richard Diebenkorn's 'Ocean Park No. The comments below have not been moderated. The 6666 Ranch was founded by her great-grandfather, Samuel Burk Burnett. By 1936, about 20,000 Hereford cattle stocked the Four Sixes ranges. The thing I dislike the most is when someone tells me it cant be done or you cant do that. Accepting responsibility is of great importance to me.. This made him the first permanent banker in the city. Absolutely not! the store clerk said, noting the childs mother had set the rule. Plan Your Visit Get in Touch Become a Member Donate Media. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By
Anne Valliant Burnett Tandy 1900-1980 "Miss Anne" was the only daughter of Tom Burnett and Olive Lake. She really honed her eye. SaddleUP Exhibit Portrays Contemporary Story of Texas Ranchers. She has one daughter, Anne "Windi" Phillips Grimes, who also has one daughter, Anne "Hallie" Grimes.
Anne Marion, Texas Rancher, Heiress and Arts Patron, Dies at 81 - The New York Times. In 1993, she returned racehorse breeding to the ranch in style by securing Dash for Cash, Special Effort and Streaking Six for stud duty, and expanded the breeding facilities to house 160 race broodmares. George started building a herd by purchasing 20 good broodmares and putting them on a stud that Tom Burnett sent over from the Triangles. Among the people I admire in my life,Anneis certainly at the top of my list. AQHA was formed the next day and Jim Hall was elected treasurer. The Durhams were an early beef breed that had been imported from England and eventually formed the basis for the Shorthorn breed of cattle popular today. Obituary. She is conscious of her heritage, of course, and she always wants the best. Pending the sale, the ranch is being operated by Annes daughter, Anne Windfohr Windi Grimes, who is Burks great-great-granddaughter. Sotheby's said three masterworks at the heart of the collection are expected to each sell for over $20 million. They also bought Special Effort. And George Beggs, 82, is still ranching, working the three he owns. In addition to being an astute businesswoman, she is a community leader, Williams said. Additionally, Marion was anhonorary trustee of Texas Christian University, contributing to a number of projects over the years, including to the development of the campus' medical school. Worldly, yes, but Windi says her mothers idea of a great weekend morning is piling up in bed with loads of newspapers and magazines and their two dogs, Kelly, the Wheaton terrier, and Pepper, the Schnauzer. Anne Grimes Anne Windfohr Grimes (born Phillips) Anne, Windfohr Grimes was born to Bill Meeker. The smashing 16,700 square foot stone-clad facility was designed by classical architect Bill Curtis of Curtis & Windham Architects with interiors by entrepreneur Windi Grimes, who also happens to . Then my mother came along, traded almost all of it, and decided she was going to start completely over and have a very cohesive collection. Miss Anne and Little Anne, the mother and daughter duo who have owned the 6666 Ranch for nearly a century, epitomize the beauty, strength, intelligence and steely resolve of the American cowgirl. Between her album sales, touring, and selling her collection of NFTs, Grimes has built her net worth up to $10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Miss Anne and George Humphreys, her 6666 foreman from 1932 to 1970, set out to raise standout equine athletes on the ranch and spearheaded the famous careers of stallions Grey Badger II and Hollywood Gold. By Western Horseman February 14, 2020. As a sign of their regard for Burk, the Comanche called him Mas-sa-suta, which meant Big Boss. Its everything from beautiful, amazing Taos founders to current Cowboy Arts Association artists. At the time of his death his wealth was estimated to be $6million, which is roughly the equivalent of nearly $100million today. And, she makes strong decisions as far as that ranching operation is concerned. Burk had his men move the herd the next morning with half of the men horseback and the other half walking. Burnett became president of theArdmore Oil Milling and Gin Company and expanded his property empire further by buying land in Fort Worth. By the time Burk died, Tom had already established himself as a respected rancher and cowman. WG: No, I think she loved them all, and she liked the juxtaposition and the relationship they had in the house. He also is proud of the Montana ranch, the Four Sixes, which he and his wife bought and rehabilitated. A triangle branded on the left jaw signifies that those horses ancestors came off the Triangle Ranch. Anneand I were friends for several years before we married. In fact, she prefers it that way. Dr. Glenn Blodgett, resident veterinarian and horse division manager, directs the equine breeding program that has produced champion horses in arenas across the nation and top-quality ranch horses. In a 2019. article, Anne Marion said that the time she spent on the ranch as a child and young girl was one of the most important and life-forming periods of her life. The government reserved 488,000 acres for grazing use by the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache tribes. National Golden Spur & RHA Working Cowboy Awards. This 1960s photo by Frank Reeves could just as easily have been taken today as 6666 cowboys continue traditional methods of branding cattle at the fire, eating at the chuck wagon and sleeping near the wagon during branding season. Would you like some of that candy? the visiting rancher asked. and
She was familiar enough to know when she saw something good. Burk was not a native Texan. He was born in Bates County, Mo., on Jan. 1, 1849. Anne Marion embodied the strength and fearlessness of the American West while having the discerning eye of a connoisseur, says Kimbell Art Museum director Eric M. Lee. Her father, James Goodwin Hall, was a stockbroker, pilot and horse breeder. She is dedicated to her ranching interests and to her employees on the ranch. AnneMarionis a very responsible rancher, said Bob Watt Jr., president of the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show. The ranch raised some good cow horses by crossing Cee Bars on some of those daughters of Joe Hancock, Hollywood Gold and Grey Badger II. Get more of Dallas top restaurant, real estate, society, fashion and art in your news feed. Grey Badger II was by Midnight Jr and out of a daughter of Billy The Tough. Marion was 81. by Susan L. Ebert August 14, 2017 Life changes a lot when you move from the city to the country at the tender age of six. She loves her friends, her ranches, her community and her life. That way, you know your direction. John says his wife is a perfect match for him. We didnt even have a building then. Burk made the town of Guthrie the headquarters for his Four Sixes Ranch and erected the Four Sixes Supply House so cowboys could purchase basic provisions, such as clothes. On the performance side, and to raise ranch horses, the ranch acquired Tanquery Gin and his full brother, Shot O Gin. Windi Grimes, born Windi Phillips, grew up on the storied Four Sixes Ranch in north Texas. When George Humphreys took over as ranch manager in 1932, only a few horses remained on the ranch to meet the needs of the cowboys. Together with her second husband, James Goodwin Hall, Miss Anne helped form the American Quarter Horse Association in 1940. There is also a round pen, dog kennel, two laborer houses and about 20 employee houses. The first three marriages ended in divorce before she married John Marion in 1988. The 1,500 head of livestock grazing on the land came with the purchase. As president of the Burnett Ranches, Ltd., the largest individually owned ranch property in Texas, president of The Burnett Foundation, and chairman of the Burnett Oil Co.,Marionmust be demanding of herself to make her businesses run smoothly. *Windi Phillips Grimes, investor, Houston, $20,000. Obituary provided by the family and office of Ms. Anne Marion. Burnett even had a local town - Burkburnett - named after him at the president's suggestion in 1910. He first leased the old Burnett ranch in Wichita County and then established his home and headquarters on a ranch eight miles east of Electra. That honor belonged to a dun stud that George liked from the first time he saw him. Many of the pieces have not been seen by the public for decades, Barrons reports. She generously shares her western heritage, and says that she doesnt stray far from it. Mrs. He said he is looking forward to the day when he buys candy for LittleAnneMarions grandbaby. When a meeting was held in Fort Worth in 1940 to found the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), she and her second husband, James (Jim) Goodwin Hall, hosted a dinner for those in town for the meeting. Gibson saidMarionhas a presence and that there is no doubt as to who is in charge, but that she is never intimidating. The current foreman, Mike Gibson, is second generation at the job. Burnett even had a local town - Burkburnett - named after him at the president's suggestion in 1910. She tells it like it is, but on the other side, she is more than willing to listen to the opinions of others. In fact, on our first date, we ended up double dating in 1987, with Windi at a restaurant in New York. A Surprising Closure on Oak Lawn, Texas Monthly Highlights New Dallas Spots, and Coffee Comes to a Forme A Vancouver-Based Restaurant Comes to NorthPark, and Two Local Markets Debut This Spring. 1) 1948, Oil on canvas Estimate $25-35 million;In a statement Sotheby's said it 'is honored to present works from the collection of legendary philanthropist and collector Mrs. John L. Marion', Richard Diebenkorn, Ocean Park No. Now it isAnne, with her daughter, Windi, and granddaughter, Hallie, standing in the wings. . And she was chairman of Burnett Oil Company, built upon oil strikes in 1921 and again in 1969, which made the grand patrons largesse possible. Anne Windfohr Marion (November 10, 1938 - February 11, 2020) was an American heiress, rancher, horse breeder, business executive, philanthropist, and art collector from Fort Worth, Texas. He acquired the 26,000-acre Triangle Ranch near Iowa Park in 1910 and expanded those holdings by buying five more ranches in the next 15 yearsincluding another Triangle Ranch near Paducahfor a total of more than 100,000 acres. He took the reins in 1991 from his father, the much admired and now deceased J.J. Gibson. Only their son Tom lived on to have a family and build his own ranching business. They all love and respect her. Born Anne Burnett Hall, on Nov. 10, 1938, in Fort Worth, Marion represented the fourth generation of the renowned Burnett family. With "India!" as their gala theme, Windi and David Grimes envisioned a festive, energetic evening, one that would keep guests talking for weeks. ", Anne Marion, mid 1960s (Courtesy the Estate of Mrs. John L. Marion and Sotheby's). He was by Gold Rush, a stud that Miss Anne bought on a trip to California, and out of a mare called Triangle Lady 17. Taking into account various assets, Windi's net worth is greater than $499,999; and makes between $20 - 29,999 a year. We offer our condolences to John, Windi Grimes, members of their family, and the countless lives that Anne touched through her generous philanthropy and stewardship in the arts.