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.. Four generations of the same family have put their mark on this Texas ranch and the business of ranching in America. And, she makes strong decisions as far as that ranching operation is concerned. The Longhorns were phased out, and soon all the cattle on the ranch were Herefords. Categories: The News. Its not just family that has longevity on the ranch. Sid Richardson, a legendary oilman/businessman and philanthropist, and Gillis Johnson, a lead trial lawyer at Cantey & Hanger, were father figures toMarionwhen she was a child. Anne Marion devoted her life to numerous causes, notably modern and contemporary art and championing museums, in Texas and beyond. (Photo by Jim Jennings). The ranch also features multiple barns, pen areas and stalls for the horses. Anne Marion's I.M. After he died, there was an article that he only ever designed three residences. 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. 1. Legendary patron, museum maker and larger-than-life ranch-and-oil heiress Anne Marions bold art collection went on the block this week at Sothebys New York. That honor belonged to a dun stud that George liked from the first time he saw him. Tom and Ollie had one daughter, Anne Valiant Burnett. My mom obviously spearheaded the new Tadao Ando building. This made him the first permanent banker in the city. By 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. He said he is looking forward to the day when he buys candy for LittleAnneMarions grandbaby. She was brave in everything she did, from her choice in artwork to her sense of design and color. She was the driving force behind the project to build the new Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, which was completed and opened to the public December 14, 2002. 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. 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. She just does the right thing.. He was able to sell his herd for a $10,000 profit the next spring after an extra years growth. Sotheby's said the masterworks that formed her art collection were featured in her Fort Worth home, which was designed by architect I.M. 2023 Ranching Heritage Association. She bought a lot of art on trips. Join as a member today and help preserve ranchings heritage. The 6666 brand has a background that closely parallels the history of Americas westward expansion and the rise of cowboys in cow country. First, it wasAnnes mother,AnneTandy. 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. In spite of the mystique sometimes associated with cowboy life, ranching is a business and businesses get sold every day. Former chief curator Michael Auping and I traveled around Japan with her in early 1997 to see as many buildings by Ando as possible. Fort Worth Business Press And, I have the hat with the Fort Worth crease.. 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. Pei house in Fort Worth, where they hung for decades. We have traveled from Africa to Vietnam to China to the North Pole and back, he said. Trusted by millions of genealogists since 2003. . As one of the largest ranches in Texas, it runs 20 miles long and around 12 miles wide. These men taught me values that have stuck with me all my life,Marionsaid. I am proud to call her my friend., Realtor Martha Williams, who shared the Great Woman of Texas award with partner Joan Trew last year, said Fort Worth is very fortunate to haveMarionas a citizen. 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. Just like her mother, she would marry four times. 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. Windi Grimes: My grandmother (Anne Burnett Tandy) built the I.M. In a tribute posted to the ranch's website, Marion is remembered as one who led an 'epic Texas life that included prominence as a leading rancher and horsewoman, an internationally respected art collector and patron of the arts, and benefactor to healthcare organizations and educational institutions. Lookup the home address and phone 7135245429 and other contact details for this person. To house the ranch manager and entertain guests, Burk decided in 1917 to build the finest ranch house in West Texas as his headquarters. She would really, really study all the artists she collected. 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. The famed auction house had to vie for it, according to the auction houses VP/senior press officer, Derek Parsons. 40 1971, Oil on canvas Estimate $20-30 million; Sotheby's said: 'While the heart of the Collection is devoted to giants of twentieth-century American art Warhol, Still, Diebenkorn, Kline, Motherwell, Lichtenstein, Hofmann, Francis, Noland, Louisit also spans Old Masters, Jewelry, and sensational abstract by Gerhard Richter', Eighteen-Karat Gold, Diamond and Enamel Bracelet by Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Estimate $25-35,000, left;Turquoise, Enamel and Diamond Bastille Cuff-Bracelet, David Webb Estimate $15/20,000, right. Relationships Interlocks Giving Data SaddleUP Exhibit Portrays Contemporary Story of Texas Ranchers. Pei. As a sign of their regard for Burk, the Comanche called him Mas-sa-suta, which meant Big Boss. At the turn of the century, Burk bought the 140,000-acre 8 Ranch near Guthrie, Texas. When my mother died in Norway, Corbett recalled, magically, who should happen to be taking a cruise of the fiords of Norway at the time? One time she asked me to do something, some silly something, I thought, and I made the mistake of responding, I cant do that! Mrs.Mariontold me that I could and would do it. Miss Anne was active in the cattle and horse operations of both ranches. 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. I really loved it. The 6666 Ranch was founded by her great-grandfather, Samuel Burk Burnett. 12:23 GMT 17 Dec 2020 Very open and connected. She is also survived by her daughter Windi Grimes, the great-great-granddaughter of old Burk Burnett who founded the ranch in 1870. 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. With the help of his father-in-law in the mid-1870s, Burk moved his cattle on land he purchased in Wichita County between the Red and Wichita rivers. Amy Cappellazzo, Chairman of Sotheby's Global Fine Arts Division, said: 'Anne Marion was a true art collector and had an eye for quality. 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. She tells it like it is, but on the other side, she is more than willing to listen to the opinions of others. Anne Marion was a great and generous supporter of our museum, Price says. Suddenly, the Four Sixes horse operation became a major force in the industry. The listing marks the first time in the ranch's history that it has been put on the market. The general public may not know her name, and may not know who she is. In a statement Sotheby's said it 'is honored to present works from the collection of legendary philanthropist and collector Mrs. John L. Marion'. All you have to do is talk to anyone who works for her. Like his dad, Tom developed a relationship with Quanah Parker. He said it gives comfort to everyone who works for her. Within a short time, Burkburnett had become 'the world's wonder oilfield', transforming the area from a 'sleepy farm town' into a 'boom town' which even helped to inspire a Hollywood movie of the same name. Burk developed a close relationship with Quanah Parker despite Quanah having terrorized the plains in the early 1870s when he led the Comanche on raids against white settlers. Save all of your favorite content in one curated collection. Former first lady Laura Bush, right, views a bronze titled,'Passing Times' by Veryl Goodnight, as Anne Marion, rear left, looks on, Thursday Feb. 20, 2003, at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, Texas, The legendary '6666' Texas ranch is on the market for $192.2 million after the death of its owner oil heiress Anne Marion, The estate, with over 142,000 acres, has been owned by Marion's family for 152 years. Lige Reed, who managed the Iowa Park division of the Triangle, broke the colt as a 2-year-old and wanted to keep him on the Triangle, but George told Miss Anne that he wanted to bring him to the Sixes and raise some cow horses. One phone number is associated with Windi: (858) 488-8360 (Pacific Bell) Main Address 5174 Chelsea St, La Jolla, CA 92037 Single Family, Detached Garage, 3 spaces Six bedrooms, Nine bathrooms Lot Size - 0.29 acres, Floor Size - 6,504 sqft 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 was known for her knowledge of cattle, horses and fine art. Mike is related to David M Grimes and Julie Autry Phillips as well as 2 additional people. His father-in-law, M.B. She was one of my biggest inspirations. At age 19, Burk Burnett was already a seasoned cowboy. Today, it operates as a general store and hardware store. Windi is a resident at 5174 Chelsea Str, San Diego, CA 92037-7908. Anne Marion gave pride of place to Andy Warhols "Elvis 2 Times," 1963. 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. Email Address * Password * Secondly, and more importantly, she does it in a quiet unassuming way. The $60-million-plus museum was designed by the world-renowned Tadao Ando. Theranch between Lubbock and Dallas boasts more than 142,000 acres and had been owned by Marion's family for 150 years. 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. 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. She served as the president of Burnett Ranches and the chairman of the Burnett Oil Company. We both have an uncanny ability to wiggle our noses like bunnies. Anne expected excellence in her crew, says general manager Joe Leathers. And, rightly so, Grimes said. The couple hadthree children together, two of whom died young. The estate also features the famous loft barn, which provided the backdrop for Marlboro cigarette adverts in the 1960s and '70s. I am sure that I could prepare for anything she may want me to take on in the future. They also bought Special Effort. Funeral arrangements and an official obituary will be shared on StallioneSerch.com when the information is available. Richard Diebenkorn's seven-foot-tall "Ocean Park No. Anne married David, Michael Grimes. PAPERCITY 2023 urban publishers, inc. all rights reserved terms & condition // privacy policy // sitemap, Anne Marion on her Four Sixes Ranch, Guthrie, Texas, 2004. Hollywood Gold was foaled in 1940 on the Triangle Ranch west of Iowa Park. Tom Burnett supposedly said that Joe Hancock was the finest horse he had ever seen. The quality of the work, the provenance of the work, the exhibition history of the work, is truly exceptional and top tier. Anneenriches the lives of the people around her in many ways, Corbett said. 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. Burk was not a native Texan. Loyd. Although on the board of trustees of the Museum of Modern Art in NYC, Anne Marion played her greatest role in her hometown vis--vis three institutions: the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and, reflecting her heritage, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame (where she was inducted in 2005). And, there is no need to delegate responsibility ever, Phillips said. She is survived by her husband, John, her daughter,Anne Windfohr Grimes, four stepchildren, one grandchild and seven step-grandchildren. Many of the pieces have not been seen by the public for decades, Barrons reports. 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. We had lunch, and that was all-just business for a long time. It was bought by Captain Samuel 'Burk' Burnett, who went on to became 'one of the most influential and prosperous cattlemen in the history of Texas' after starting with 100 head of cattle that he branded '6666'. Marionsurrounds herself with competent people, and never has been a silent owner of anything., Phillips said thatMarionis silent about her personal accomplishments. She has done remarkable things. By the time Burk died, Tom had already established himself as a respected rancher and cowman. One day, she said, Lets go to New York. (The daughter of art patron and philanthropist Anne Marion, the great-grandaughter of 6666. 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 Fine Arts, Houston. 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. 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. 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. Burnett befriended 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. Marion served as chairman of the O'Keeffe museum for 20 years and was appointed chairman emeritus in 2017. She is also survived by her daughter Windi Grimes, the great-great-granddaughter of old Burk Burnett who founded the ranch in 1870. She is the daughter of Anne Burnett Windfohr Marion, known in Texas oil circles as "Little Anne," daughter of Anne Valliant Burnett Tandy, "Big Anne", heiress to the legendary Burnett ranching and oil fortune. WG: She would finish her business for the day and pick up her books and study. Would you like some of that candy? the visiting rancher asked. Anneis not demanding, Agather said. The lower valley areas of the property have a variety of trees including soapberry, willows and hackberry. Burnett and Ruth later divorced, and he married Mary Couts Barradel in 1892. 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. 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. It was also noted by Celebrity Net Worth that Grimes went on to sign with Jay-Z's Roc Nation management company and later had her songs featured on various soundtracks, including the 2018 movie . Scooter did a good job, but he wasnt the horse that George liked to talk about when he was asked about horses on the Four Sixes. and Doing the right thing includes being the first in the ranching industry to provide medical insurance and retirement plans for staff. Gibson saidMarionhas a presence and that there is no doubt as to who is in charge, but that she is never intimidating. But in the 1880s when much of the land was still open range, Burk found another place to graze his cattle north of the Red River in Indian Territory. Some people may think thats a silly thing to attribute toAnneMarion, but its my earliest and fondest memory., Long-time friend and hog-hunting buddy Gunnie Corbett agrees. Jerry moved his family to Texas. 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.. Those with an L brand on their left shoulder are horses whose ancestors came from the Four Sixes. Burnett even had a local town - Burkburnett - named after him at the president's suggestion in 1910. 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. Its a place to go. 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. 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. Now it isAnne, with her daughter, Windi, and granddaughter, Hallie, standing in the wings. In 1994, the ranch was selected as the winner of the AQHA Best Remuda Award. Sothebys landed the tremendous coup of auctioning her collection, which sold for $157.2 million. They had one son, Burk Burnett, Jr., who died in 1917. The property also features minerals with one-quarter of the minerals being offered with the sale of the ranchalong with all solar and wind rights. It was the first art museum in Texas and was originally called the Fort Worth Art Association. The lower valley areas of the property have a variety of trees including soapberry, willows and hackberry. Marionis genuinely concerned about the people who work for her. By then he had made one trip up the Chisholm Trail from Texas to Abilene, Kan., with a herd of Longhorns belonging to rancher Wiley Robbins. Sotheby's said three masterworks at the heart of the collection are expected to each sell for over $20 million. The Moderns director Marla Price has a similar tale. Grimes began releasing music independently in 2010. Marion and her fourth husband, John Marion, a former Sothebys chairman and auctioneer, established the museum in 1997. Over 140,000 acres of the ranch has been left untouched and various rivers run through the property. Marionadmits she has little tolerance for negativity in herself or anyone else. *Windi Phillips Grimes, investor, Houston, $20,000. Miss Anne and Jim Hall had only one child, who was also named Anne and became known in the West Texas ranch country as Little Anne. Born Anne Burnett Hall, she was the great-granddaughter of Burk Burnett, which meant that after the death of her mother, Little Anne inherited the Four Sixes ranches through directives stated in Burks will. Sam Middleton of Chas. We didnt even have a building then. Mrs. Marion assumed management of the Four Sixes in 1980. . The award is named for Stetsons first hat and recognizes those who made significant contributions in support of the National Ranching Heritage Center. He was born in Bates County, Mo., on Jan. 1, 1849. Marion has one daughter, Anne "Windi" Phillips Grimes of Houston, Texas. Visitation will be Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 4-6 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Fort Worth Business Press recognizedMarionNov. 5 when she received the Great Woman of Texas Award, honoring her generosity and philanthropy, as well as her guiding hand as the chief executive of business interests that include ranching, oil and numerous investments. Windi Grimes, born Windi Phillips, grew up on the storied Four Sixes Ranch in north Texas. 25. . 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. Marion, who founded the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico, died last year of lung cancer at the age of 81. John says that his wife is very loving, supportive and understanding. 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. And with the help of The Events Co., they succeeded. Featured in the auction, "American Visionary: The Collection of Mrs. John L. Marion," Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Sotheby's New York, the Kenneth Noland set a record at $4.25 million; the Morris Louis went for $2.19 million. 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. She doesnt need to do those things. Kenneth Noland's "Rocker," 1958, and Morris Louis' "Moving In," 1962, were among her signature finds. Five years later, in 1922, Burnett Sr. would die too, aged 73. When Miss Anne took over the Four Sixes and the Triangle ranches after the death of Tom, she moved the breeding horses off the Triangle division at Iowa Park and put the studs and mares at the Triangle at Paducah and at the Four Sixes. My grandmothers art collection was really good. Burk also had a home in Fort Worth, where his financial enterprises were located. When Burks father, Jerry Burnett, suggested his son act as trail boss and take another herd for him, Burk was ready to go. Anne Marion, Fort Worth fourth-generation ranching-and-oil heiress, couldnt have differed more in her collecting interests, family background, and demeanor from the understated European Dominique de Menil, heir to the Schlumberger fortune and co-founder of The Menil Collection in Houston.

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