Anne expected excellence in her crew, says general manager Joe Leathers. She left very specific bequests to The Modern and the Kimbell. 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 . If you could have lunch with anybody, who would it be? And I said, (art dealer) Leo Castelli. I was probably the only high school girl in Dallas that was reading Interview magazine.. Luke Kenton For Dailymail.com
In fact, she prefers it that way. Richard Diebenkorn's seven-foot-tall "Ocean Park No. Her mothers third husband, oilman Bob Windfohr, adopted her. 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. Sotheby's said that a number of other works from her collection will be gifted to the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth. Neils Agather, executive director of The Burnett Foundation, describesMarionas sure-footed, decisive, unambiguous and engaging. 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. In 1871 before the drive to Kansas, Burk had married Ruth Loyd, the daughter of M.B. The Statler Swaps Tex-Mex for Steak, Grapevine Gets a Brazilian Concept, and Barbecue Debuts in Grand Prairie. Because her mother spent so much time on the ranch, Little Anne spent a lot of time growing up on the Four Sixes. The slogan of the ranch is Horses with a history Brands with a background. The 6666 brand has a background that closely parallels the history of Americas westward expansion and the rise of cowboys in cow country. 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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.. 'Taken together, the collection reflects myriad developments that took place over the course of the Twentieth Century, and testifies to its creator's extraordinary vision. She also is a past trustee of the Museum of Modern Art of New York. Her father, James Goodwin Hall, was a stockbroker, pilot and horse breeder. I guess I was born with a can-do attitude, she said. Is there work in the auction you would like to see in a museum? AnneMarionis appreciative of the tributes that come her way, but does not seek recognition. Mariontook over the ranch in 1980 after her mothers death. There is also a new 48,750 square foot covered arena. P.O. And with the help of The Events Co., they succeeded. The estate also features the famous loft barn, which provided the backdrop for Marlboro cigarette adverts in the 1960s and '70s. We have traveled from Africa to Vietnam to China to the North Pole and back, he said. Create Account. 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. They also bought Special Effort. My grandmother was the founder of The Modern. After he died, there was an article that he only ever designed three residences. How would you characterize your mothers eye? I said, Yes Maam, I can. All horses on the ranch today are branded to indicate age, mare line and the stallion that sired them. Doing the right thing includes being the first in the ranching industry to provide medical insurance and retirement plans for staff. And the wonderful thing is that she never seeks recognition. All you have to do is talk to anyone who works for her. She takes the time to care, Phillips said. In last 24 years, Gates has topped the list not one or two but 18 times. Living a big American life against the broad panorama of the West, Marion, who died in February 2020 at the age of 81, presided as president over her familys Four Sixes Ranch, established 1870, and its vast 260,000 acreage and fabled quarter horse program and Black Angus herds. The 6666 ranch between Lubbock and Dallas with over 142,000 acres, has been owned. Get more of Dallas top restaurant, real estate, society, fashion and art in your news feed. When J. J. Gibson took over as manager after Georges retirement, he realized they needed a cow with more hybrid vigor to take full advantage of the rougher terrain on parts of the ranch. The lower valley areas of the property have a variety of trees including soapberry, willows and hackberry. Anne married David, Michael Grimes. ', Clyfford Still, PH-125 (1948-No. I am sure that I could prepare for anything she may want me to take on in the future. At the time of his death his wealth was estimated to be $6million, which is roughly the equivalent of nearly $100million today. Her tanned legs were barely long enough to allow a peek into the candy case in the supply store at 6666 Ranch in Guthrie. Why dont you join us? And soAnneand John took me away from a sad time for several days., Marionwill not tarry on the telephone, nor is she a computer person. As a result, without insisting on it,Annebrings out the best in each of us.. Over 140,000 acres of the ranch has been left untouched and various rivers run through the property. Phillips, who has beenMarions assistant the past 17 years, said that her boss is in charge at all times. He has given me good business advice, as well as personal advice,Marionsaid. She tells it like it is, but on the other side, she is more than willing to listen to the opinions of others. 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. My mom obviously spearheaded the new Tadao Ando building. To house the ranch manager and entertain guests, Burk decided in 1917 to build the finest ranch house in West Texas as his headquarters. 2476 Bolsover St #359, Houston, TX 77005, lived here in 2000
'This historic property was established 150 years ago and only about once in a lifetime does a ranch of this scale and significance come on the market,' Middleton said. The quality of the work, the provenance of the work, the exhibition history of the work, is truly exceptional and top tier. I rehearsed my remarks at least 10 times before I got through the speech without crying. JIM JENNINGS is a longtime RHA members and is the retired executive director of publications for the American Quarter Horse Association. Her mother eventually married Tandy Corporation founder Charles Tandy. Jerry was able to put together a small herd of cattle, but both his herd and the amount of land on which he operated grew considerably in nine years. Samuel Burk Burnett, was the heiress to the historic Four Sixes Ranch in King County in West Texas. The Four Sixes had other good stallions, including the only one George Humphreys ever boughta son of the Thoroughbred Three Bars called Cee Bars. When asked about her heroes,AnneMarionnamed only one, her great grandfather, Captain Samuel Burk Burnett. . Gibson saidMarionhas a presence and that there is no doubt as to who is in charge, but that she is never intimidating. Windi Grimes: My grandmother (Anne Burnett Tandy) built the I.M. Little Anne was born Nov. 10, 1938 in Fort Worth, the daughter of Anne Burnett Tandy and her second husband, James Goodwin Hall, who helped establish the American Quarter Horse Association. Two-time world champion 'Dash for Cash' was reared at the property. A legendary Texas ranch is on the market for $192.2 million after the death of its heiress owner Anne Marion. Anne Marion was a prominent Texas rancher, oil heiress and patron of the arts who helped fund the Georgia O'Keefe Museum in Sante Fe, New Mexico. The 6666 Ranch was founded by her great-grandfather, Samuel Burk Burnett. S. Middleton and Son has the rare listing. Anne Marion's I.M. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. She is conscious of her heritage, of course, and she always wants the best. Earlier this week, the first of eight sales encompassing 200-some works from the Anne Marion collection went on the block, positioned in a plum evening spot in Sothebys spring calendar. Annealways told me that growing up on the ranches has grounded her and helped her identify with people. By Western Horseman February 14, 2020. Anneis very involved, Mike Gibson said. When Anne Tandy (Miss Anne) died, her daughter, Anne Marion, sold all of her grandfather Tom Burnetts Triangle ranches and focused her attention on the Four Sixes, a ranch that had been important to her since she was a small child. Loyd later joined some associates in founding the First National Bank in Fort Worth, the ninth national bank chartered in the United States. Through the years, there have been just five foremen at the ranch headquarters in Guthrie. Many of the pieces have not been seen by the public for decades, Barrons reports. The listing marks the first time in the ranch's history that it has been put on the market. Did she use an art advisor? For her lifetime of achievements and successes, the. Anneis an extremely generous person. The 'four sixes' were the brand name worn by the 100 cattle that Burnett bought from a Mr Frank Crowley in 1868 - although there has long been an apocryphal tale that Burnett chose the name in honor of a winning poker hand, which the family has long denied. She learned her stuff. Marionreceived the honor during dedication of the J.J. Gibson Memorial Park at the National Ranching Heritage Center. WG: She would finish her business for the day and pick up her books and study. Owner Anne Marion died in 2020 and the terms of her will dictate that all her ranching operations should be sold. The first three marriages ended in divorce before she married John Marion in 1988. 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. We simply cannot imagine doing anything that would be less than satisfactory to her. Murdaugh is heckled as he leaves court, Ukrainian soldier takes out five tanks with Javelin missiles, Ken Bruce finishes his 30-year tenure as host of BBC Radio 2, Missing hiker buried under snow forces arm out to wave to helicopter, Family of a 10-month-old baby filmed vaping open up, Insane moment river of rocks falls onto Malibu Canyon in CA, Fleet-footed cop chases an offender riding a scooter, Moment teenager crashes into back of lorry after 100mph police race, Sothebys to Offer Anne Marions Vast Collection for an Estimated $150M | Barron's, Do not sell or share my personal information. She wanted good cattle. 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. Burnett's father-in-law, the banker Martin B. Loyd - whose daughter Ruth married the rancher when he was 20 - also named Burnett to his First National Bank of Fort Worth. This list comprised of around 2200 billionaires and in total, their net worth is around $9.1 trillion. There is also a round pen, dog kennel, two laborer houses and about 20 employee houses. She purchased the land for our new building and chaired the Building Committee that hired architect Tadao Ando. 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. 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. 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. Anne Marion devoted her life to numerous causes, notably modern and contemporary art and championing museums, in Texas and beyond. Categories: The News. President 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. Her mother, Anne Valliant Hall, was a rancher and horse breeder. Luke Kenton For Dailymail.com. As well as the O'Keeffe museum in New Mexico, which grew from having 50 paintings when it opened in 1997 to some 2,500 items today, Marion was also a benefactor of the Fort Worth Museum of Modern Art in Texas. American Visionary: The Collection of Mrs. John L. Marion featured a mere 18 lots but what works of art these are, coming from the walls of her I.M. Yet, she makes me and many people I know become demanding of ourselves. The younger Anne - sometimes known as 'little Anne' to distinguish her from her mother - inherited the estate when her mother died in 1980, having spent her childhood summers at the ranch. Hundreds of mares were soon being hauled to Guthrie during breeding season. Marionwas honored Sept. 19 with the Boss of the Plains Award 2003, given by the Ranching Heritage Center. WG: I would say Mitchell-Innes & Nash was one (where the Warhol Elvis 2 Times was acquired). She is so deserving of this award.. As one of the largest ranches in Texas, it runs 20 miles long and around 12 miles wide. Needing to market some of his cattle, he sent Burk north with a herd of 1,700 Longhorns. Annehas been involved in almost every aspect of the cultural development and business planning for the future of Fort Worth. Marion served as chairman of the O'Keeffe museum for 20 years and was appointed chairman emeritus in 2017. _________________ Fort Worth. Aw, give her some candy, rancher George Beggs said. In 1982, Anne hired Dr. Glenn Blodgett to be a veterinarian for the ranch and make the horse operation as efficient as possible by artificially inseminating the large band of broodmares on the ranch. He has also been supportive of many of the projects around Fort Worth that I have taken an interest in., Said Dee Kelly, founding partner of Kelly Hart Hallman,Marions attorney and a long-time family friend: For each generation since Captain Burk Burnett died, there has been a Burnett woman to carry on the tradition. She was familiar enough to know when she saw something good. Windi is a resident at 5174 Chelsea Str, San Diego, CA 92037-7908. And, thats the way it should be, he said. 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. 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. All images courtesy the Estate of Mrs. John L. Marion and Sothebys. For a glimpse into the remarkable woman who collected them, we reached out to the Fort Worth museum directors who knew her best, the collectors daughter and Sothebys top brass. The estate also features the famous loft barn, which provided the backdrop for Marlboro cigarette adverts in the 1960s and '70s. Sam Middleton of Chas. A set of historic Texas ranches have hit the market for the first time in 150 years. Now it isAnne, with her daughter, Windi, and granddaughter, Hallie, standing in the wings. Soon George was riding Hollywood Gold to work cattle on the Sixes. As a result of this trip, the President and Burk remained friends for the rest of their lives. Marion, who founded the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico, died last year of lung cancer at the age of 81. She has done remarkable things. (His son, Blake, was an aide to President Bush.) WG: No, I think she loved them all, and she liked the juxtaposition and the relationship they had in the house. Mrs. Miss Anne was active in the cattle and horse operations of both ranches. Grimes began releasing music independently in 2010. She and her husband John Marion, a chief auctioneer in New York, established the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe in 1997. Then Burk bought from Frank Crowley, another rancher in Denton County, 100 head that were wearing the 6666 brand. Burnett's father-in-law put up loans to buy racehorses, which were seen as a status symbol at the time, and his initial - L for Loyd - is still used on Burnett-branded horses today. 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. Mike succeeded his father and managed the ranch for 17 years during the phasing out of Hereford cattle and replacing them with Angus. 'It kept my feet on the ground more than anything else.'. He married Olive Ollie Lake of Fort Worth in 1891, and the couple lived in the Burnett Ranch House in Wichita County while he ran the Indian Territory unit. Marions great-grandfather, Burk Burnett, left the 6666 Ranch in Guthrie to her before she was born. *Windi Phillips Grimes, investor, Houston, $20,000. Feature Articles 2023 Ranching Heritage Association. 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. JIM JENNINGS is a longtime RHA members and is the retired executive director of publications for the American Quarter Horse Association. She was about eight then, a diminutive and reticent child, with dark wind-blown hair framing eyes the color of the blue Texas sky on a hot summers day. He traveled to Paducah by rail and then used a horse and buggy for the 30-mile trip to Guthrie. Just like her mother, she would marry four times. Fort Worth, TX - Anne Burnett Windfohr Marion, whose epic Texas life included prominence as a leading rancher and horsewoman, philanthropist, and an internationally respected art . She is fun to be with, and we have laughed a lot over the years. Anne Valliant Burnett Tandy 1900-1980 "Miss Anne" was the only daughter of Tom Burnett and Olive Lake. The little girl nodded. Others just called him Tom. 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. In 1905, the Burnetts hosted a wolf hunt in the Big Pasture and invited both President Roosevelt and Quanah Parker. ', Andy Warhol's Elvis 2 Times 1963, Silkscreen ink and silver paint on linen is expected to go for $20-30 million. His family was engaged in stock farming in Missouri, but in the late 1850s prior to the Civil War, they suffered from attacks by both the Jayhawkers and the Border Ruffians, two groups that preyed upon families that lived along the Missouri-Kansas border. Tom Burnett supposedly said that Joe Hancock was the finest horse he had ever seen. Burnett left the ranch to his daughter Anne Burnett when he died in a trust for her unborn child, who turned. He said he is looking forward to the day when he buys candy for LittleAnneMarions grandbaby. Just as her mother had, the heiress married four times, with the first three marriages ended in divorce. Which foot should I lead with? Burk was 10 years old when the Burnett family settled alongside Denton Creek in Denton County, Texas. Relationships Interlocks Giving Data Many of the piece have not been seen by the public for years, Marion, who founded the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico, died last year of lung cancer at the age of 81. David Grimes is also linked to this address. These men taught me values that have stuck with me all my life,Marionsaid. She seeks results, and she understands the responsibility and the value of hard work to achieve those results. WG: Its actually in the family offices. She has Julie Phillips, her right arm. When the Kimbell bid at auction for a Matisse, and the bidding exceeded by millions the Kimbells limit, she secured the painting for the museum by boldly stepping in and funding the difference. By 1936, about 20,000 Hereford cattle stocked the Four Sixes ranges. They continued swapping off until he was able to procure more horses. She tried to be very deep. Mike is related to David M Grimes and Julie Autry Phillips as well as 2 additional people. Miss Anne was active in the cattle and horse operations of both ranches. The historic and massive ranch was never won in a poker game and no one knows the origin of the brand, but every rancher in America knows the brand. She has the best cattle in the country and raises top-notch horses. She answers PaperCitys questions now: I know your mother collected over a lifetime. 1 of 3 Verdura owner Ward Landrigan, left, joined Windi and David Grimes at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, where the couple hosted a private dinner soiree previewing the Verdura exhibit . The 6666 brand has a background that closely parallels the history of Americas westward expansion and the rise of cowboys in cow country. Published by New . Burk drove 1,100 steers bearing his 6666 brand to Wichita, Kan., in 1873, but a major depression hit both this country and Europe by the time he got to Kansas. What may not come through in those sober articles is that when moms work is done, she has fun, too. Pei. But, it doesnt bother her one bit. She was very emotional the evening of the opening, said Dr. Marla Price, director of the Modern Art Museum. She really honed her eye. Marionadmits she has little tolerance for negativity in herself or anyone else. The couple hadthree children together, two of whom died young. 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. , updated 'For those closest, theyll always fondly remember her love of family and her heritage, her astute business acumen, her generosity to her employees, and her wry sense of humor,' the post reads. As one of the largest ranches in Texas, it runs 20 miles long and around 12 miles wide. There are two bunk houses,several horse sheds and a shop building. According to the ranchs website, Burk loved paint horses, but all the paint horses were sold in 1923 after Burks death. Her family said her death was the result of a battle with lung cancer. We have acted silly in Paris, driven around the ranch and shot wild pigs in Guthrie, and watched the midnight sun in Norway., Corbett saidMarionis the kind of person who lifts her friends because of her high ideals, loyalty and kindness. 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. At the turn of the century, Burk bought the 140,000-acre 8 Ranch near Guthrie, Texas. She also inherited her parents and her grandfathers love of horses. She married Mr Marion in 1988. Anne Marion gave pride of place to Andy Warhols "Elvis 2 Times," 1963. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Windi Grimes on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. The best result we found for your search is Mike M Grimes age 50s in Houston, TX in the University Place neighborhood. The listing marks the first time in the ranch's history that it has been put on the market. I think I do a pretty good job of balancing my life.. It was her baby and her idea, but is very important to me because it is something that we shared. As a sign of their regard for Burk, the Comanche called him Mas-sa-suta, which meant Big Boss. The former estate features 'the finest ranch house in West Texas' which was built in 1917 - the stately home which still stands tall on the property. In spite of the mystique sometimes associated with cowboy life, ranching is a business and businesses get sold every day. She serves on the executive committee of the Fort Worth Stock Show and is an honorary vice president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. Pei-designed home in Fort Worth was the repository of her treasures, which went on the block at Sotheby's New York as one of the highlights of the spring 2021 auction season. 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. Three ranches fall under the name of Burnett Ranches, Ltd.: the 6666, Dixon Creek in the Panhandle and another in Montana, near White Sulfur Springs. He said it gives comfort to everyone who works for her. That program has continued under current manager Joe Leathers. They had one son, Burk Burnett, Jr., who died in 1917. When Burnett died in 1922, he passed most of his estate to his daughter Anne Burnett in a trusteeship for her yet unborn child who became Anne Marion, according to the property listing. 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. For most of her life,AnneWindfohrMarionhas wiggled her nose and made great things appear. The ranch also features multiple barns, pen areas and stalls for the horses. Its not just family that has longevity on the ranch. At the time of his death his wealth was estimated to be $6million, which is roughly the equivalent of nearly $100million today. George assessed those horses as mostly old or worn out, but he had a desire to someday have the best horses in the country on the ranch. Anne is gone, but the influence she had on the ranch is not gone. She said that growing up on that ranch was one of the best things that ever happened to her because of the discipline, work and experience it provided. The current foreman, Mike Gibson, is second generation at the job. That way, you know your direction. She grew up in Fort Worth and in Guthrie, in northern Texas, where the Four Sixes ranch is headquartered.