The famed auction house had to vie for it, according to the auction houses VP/senior press officer, Derek Parsons. Legendary Four Sixes cowboy Boots ONeal is 88 years old and has been taking care of livestock horseback for 75 of his 88 years. 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. The ranch has been owned and operated by the same family since Samuel Burk Burnett took his 6666-branded cattle up the trail to Abilene in 1873. Did she use an art advisor? 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. 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. Marionis genuinely concerned about the people who work for her. The 6666 ranch between Lubbock and Dallas with over 142,000 acres, has been owned. (Photo by Jim Jennings). I went to New York with her several times. The 1,500 head of livestock grazing on the land came with the purchase. Relationships Interlocks Giving Data These two large purchases and later additions amounted to one-third of a million acres. She left very specific bequests to The Modern and the Kimbell. They are: Warhol's 'Elvis 2 Times,' Richard Diebenkorn's 'Ocean Park No. Trusted by millions of genealogists since 2003. . 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Later on, she bought a few more things to keep up with the times, but she never got trendy. There is also a new 48,750 square foot covered arena. MARION, Anne Anne Burnett Windfohr Marion, whose epic Texas life included prominence as a leading rancher and horsewoman, philanthropist, and an internationally respected art collector and patron of the arts, died Tuesday in California after a battle with lung cancer. His daughters also produced some great horses, including Two Eyed Jack and Peppy San Badger. 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. _________________ She was brave in everything she did, from her choice in artwork to her sense of design and color. She loves her friends, her ranches, her community and her life. John says that his wife is very loving, supportive and understanding. If she doesnt like something, now, she will tell ya. Anneis very involved, Mike Gibson said. And, there is no need to delegate responsibility ever, Phillips said. In 1905, the Burnetts hosted a wolf hunt in the Big Pasture and invited both President Roosevelt and Quanah Parker. 25. . She was also lots of fun. Her mother and I were getting along well, and one night she said that I needed to meet her daughter. In a 2019 Western Horseman 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. Her mothers third husband, oilman Bob Windfohr, adopted her. When my dad was ill, she constantly asked how he was doing and how I was doing. After Dr. Blodgett had been at the ranch a few years, Anne talked to him about expanding the horse operation and perhaps making a bigger impact in the industry. 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. The cowboys just call her Anne. We all do.. 2023 Ranching Heritage Association. I think thats why I.M. [She] is a Texan committed to nourishing our states flourishing arts community. She and her husband John Marion, a chief auctioneer in New York, established the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe in 1997. 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. She donated American Indian shields and other artifacts that belonged to her great grandfather to the Ranching Heritage Center at Texas Tech in 1980 during the remodeling of the 6666s ranch house. Anneand I were friends for several years before we married. The Anne Marion "American Visionary" sale achieved a staggering $157.2 million for its 18 stellar lots. And I try to shield her from unnecessary disturbances. Marionadmits she has little tolerance for negativity in herself or anyone else. 'The most important thing that ever happened to me was growing up on that ranch, Marion said in an online family history, according to The New York Times. Anne Marion was the lucky owner of this masterwork: Roy Lichtenstein's "Girl with Beach Ball II," 1977. '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. Visitation will be Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 4-6 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church. The birth of my child and the opening of the museum have been two of my proudest moments,Marionsaid. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Realizing he would take a tremendous loss if he sold his steers at such a low price, Burk dropped back down into the Osage country and wintered the cattle on grass. He has given me good business advice, as well as personal advice,Marionsaid. He and his wife, Mavis, live in Amarillo, Texas. Some people speculation that many of the decisions that were made the next day regarding formation of the AQHA may actually have been made in Miss Annes dining room during dinner. 99 luxury condos above Houston's first Thompson Hotel. Login to your account. 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 . What may not come through in those sober articles is that when moms work is done, she has fun, too. Sam Middleton of Chas. Windi Grimes: My grandmother (Anne Burnett Tandy) built the I.M. Anne Marion died on February 11, 2020 in Palm Springs, California, from throat cancer. They continued swapping off until he was able to procure more horses. 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. A legendary Texas ranch is on the market for $192.2 million after the death of its heiress owner Anne Marion. Burnett even had a local town - Burkburnett - named after him at the president's suggestion in 1910. 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. 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. 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. First, it wasAnnes mother,AnneTandy. Just as her mother had, the heiress married four times, with the first three marriages ended in divorce. ', Andy Warhol's Elvis 2 Times 1963, Silkscreen ink and silver paint on linen is expected to go for $20-30 million. . That same year, she was the Fort Worth Exchange Club Golden Deed Honoree. Other honors over the years include the Fern Sawyer Award from the National Cowgirl Museum in 1994, Texas Business Hall of Fame recipient in 1996, The Governors Award for Excellence in The Arts, Santa Fe, N.M. in 1996, The American Quarter Horse Association Merle Wood Humanitarian Award in 1999 and the Golden Spur Award in 2001. 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. When Burks father, Jerry Burnett, suggested his son act as trail boss and take another herd for him, Burk was ready to go. Anneenriches the lives of the people around her in many ways, Corbett said. 40,' and Clyfford Still's 'PH-125 (1948-No. 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. 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. 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.. Many of the pieces have not been seen by the public for decades, Barrons reports. Mike is related to David M Grimes and Julie Autry Phillips as well as 2 additional people. Photo courtesy Wyman Meinzer and Sam Middleton. Mrs. 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. I guess I was born with a can-do attitude, she said. Anneis not demanding, Agather said. Born on October 15, 1900, in Fort Worth, she was named for her father Tom's little sister, Anne Valliant Burnett, who died young. (The daughter of art patron and philanthropist Anne Marion, the great-grandaughter of 6666. Their only child died, and when Burk died in 1922, he willed the bulk of his estate to his granddaughter, Anne Valliant Burnett, in a trusteeship for her yet unborn child. When Burk returned from Abilene with money from the cattle sale, Jerry made Burk a partner in the stock running on Denton Creek. 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. Everything went well until Burk and his crew reached the Osage country in northern Indian Territory. 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. 28,100 USD (Jun 30 '14Mar 21 '18), 100 Donors to the Suicide Caucus (Meadows letter signatories). To improve the meat quality of his cattle, Burk later changed to Herefords, which, like the Durhams, are a beef breed that had been imported from England almost a hundred years earlier. When he turned 21, Tom became wagon boss of the Indian Territory unit of the Four Sixes Ranch. PAPERCITY 2023 urban publishers, inc. all rights reserved terms & condition // privacy policy // sitemap, Anne Marion on her Four Sixes Ranch, Guthrie, Texas, 2004. Annealways told me that growing up on the ranches has grounded her and helped her identify with people. The home contains 13 bedrooms, 13 baths, three powder rooms, two kitchens, dining room and three fireplaces. The Ranching Heritage Association provides funds for the acquisition and care of the National Ranching Heritage Center historic collection as well as special events, exhibits and educational programs. For her lifetime of achievements and successes, the. She was so impressed with what she had seen that she kissed Mr. Ando when we arrived at his office in Osaka, much to his great surprise.. All you have to do is talk to anyone who works for her. 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. 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. 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. Marion has one daughter, Anne "Windi" Phillips Grimes of Houston, Texas. Loyd later joined some associates in founding the First National Bank in Fort Worth, the ninth national bank chartered in the United States. 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. He said it gives comfort to everyone who works for her. Burk recognized very early that his Longhorns didnt produce the best beef quality, so in the early 1900s, he introduced Durham cattle onto his Longhorns. At the time of his death his wealth was estimated to be $6million, which is roughly the equivalent of nearly $100million today. We were all emotional, and nobody made it happen more than she did. They have also lived in New York, NY and Fort Worth, TX. Its everything from beautiful, amazing Taos founders to current Cowboy Arts Association artists. She tells it like it is, but on the other side, she is more than willing to listen to the opinions of others. Marionhas deliberately maintained some silence about her life. 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? The listing marks the first time in the ranch's history that it has been put on the market. 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. The estate also features the famous loft barn, which provided the backdrop for Marlboro cigarette adverts in the 1960s and '70s. Fort Worth Business Press She credited the cowboys and their families with instilling a set of values in her and teaching her how to raise livestock. 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. Loyd. A set of historic Texas ranches have hit the market for the first time in 150 years. As one of the largest ranches in Texas, it runs 20 miles long and around 12 miles wide. 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. The cattle, horses, and equipment are available to be purchased separately. 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. 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. She grew up in Fort Worth and in Guthrie, in northern Texas, where the Four Sixes ranch is headquartered. Doing the right thing includes being the first in the ranching industry to provide medical insurance and retirement plans for staff. Kenneth Noland's "Rocker," 1958, and Morris Louis' "Moving In," 1962, were among her signature finds. The $60-million-plus museum was designed by the world-renowned Tadao Ando. She is survived by her husband, John, her daughter,Anne Windfohr Grimes, four stepchildren, one grandchild and seven step-grandchildren. Would you like some of that candy? the visiting rancher asked. Miss Anne was active in the cattle and horse operations of both ranches. Two-time world champion 'Dash for Cash' was reared at the property. Mrs.Marionquietly and effectively goes about her business.. Anne Valliant Burnett Tandy 1900-1980 "Miss Anne" was the only daughter of Tom Burnett and Olive Lake. . Featured in "American Visionary: The Collection of Mrs. John L. Marion," Wednesday, May 12, at Sotheby's New York, the Warhol stole the show at the Marion sale, exceeding prices for the late collector's cache of AbEx and Color Field canvases. She adores dancing, especially Western Swing. Plan Your Visit Get in Touch Become a Member Donate Media. In 1994, the ranch was selected as the winner of the AQHA Best Remuda Award. Anne expected excellence in her crew, says general manager Joe Leathers. Can you share a few details of how she lived with the artwork. Sotheby's said Wednesday. Visitors to the home included President Roosevelt, Will Rogers and Quanah Parker, among others. 2476 Bolsover St #359, Houston, TX 77005, lived here in 2000 He took the reins in 1991 from his father, the much admired and now deceased J.J. Gibson. That program has continued under current manager Joe Leathers. The stud was by Midnight, and some on the ranch called him Scooter. 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. He was able to sell his herd for a $10,000 profit the next spring after an extra years growth. Marion, who founded the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico, died last year of lung cancer at the age of 81. I have always believed that you do what you have to, and what is expected of you. She also inherited her parents and her grandfathers love of horses. Soon George was riding Hollywood Gold to work cattle on the Sixes. She serves on the Board of Regents of Texas Tech University in order to be involved with kids who grow up on ranches and plan to make ranching a business career. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Windi Grimes on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. After Mike Gibson succeeded his father as ranch manager, Hereford cows were phased out and replaced with Angus cows to take better advantage of todays markets. Today, it operates as a general store and hardware store. After he died, there was an article that he only ever designed three residences. 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. Her mother, Anne Valliant Hall, was a rancher and horse breeder. My grandmother was the founder of The Modern. Is there work in the auction you would like to see in a museum? 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. It was the age before the Internet. Tom learned the cattle business from working as a ranch hand for his dad. Anne Marion, Texas Rancher, Heiress and Arts Patron, Dies at 81 - The New York Times. ", Anne Marion, mid 1960s (Courtesy the Estate of Mrs. John L. Marion and Sotheby's). Her generosity knew no bounds and will have an impact on Texas and the nation for generations to come For nearly 40 years, she served on the board of the Kimbell Art Foundation and supported the museum munificently. All images courtesy the Estate of Mrs. John L. Marion and Sothebys. 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. She has one daughter, Anne "Windi" Phillips Grimes, who also has one daughter, Anne "Hallie" Grimes. 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. She served as the president of Burnett Ranches and the chairman of the Burnett Oil Company. 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. 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. Phillips, who has beenMarions assistant the past 17 years, said that her boss is in charge at all times. Miss Anne was active in the cattle and horse operations of both ranches. Other materials were brought by rail to Paducah and then hauled by wagon to Guthrie. 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. They had one son, Burk Burnett, Jr., who died in 1917. 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. She takes me to Billy Bobs, and Im learning fairly well. Pei house in Fort Worth, where they hung for decades. She was 81. The comments below have not been moderated. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. The lower valley areas of the property have a variety of trees including soapberry, willows and hackberry. 'Unpretentious and proud of her rancher legacy and lifestyle, Anne was a boldhearted Texan through-and-through. Login. ', Clyfford Still, PH-125 (1948-No. WG: Thats already been done. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Through the years, there have been just five foremen at the ranch headquarters in Guthrie. 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. and Although Cee Bars belonged to George, he was used on the Four Sixes. Its a place to go. It was unusual, but we had a wonderful time.. The animals are not short of space - the cattle roam around 135,000 acres of the ranch whilst the horse division operates around 10,000 acres of the property. Create a free account to view all PaperCity recipes. Amy Cappellazzo, Chairman of Sotheby's Global Fine Arts Division, said: 'Anne Marion was a true art collector and had an eye for quality. She wanted good cattle. As a result of this trip, the President and Burk remained friends for the rest of their lives. Select this result to view Mike M Grimes's phone number, address, and more. Marionhas continued the Burnett tradition of quality cattle and horses. 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. 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 Owner Anne Marion died in 2020 and the terms of her will dictate that all her ranching operations should be sold. Valued around $150 million for its 18 stellar lots, the auction results surpassed that mark to come in at $157.2 million (including Sothebys buyers premium and overhead premium fees). 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. JIM JENNINGS is a longtime RHA members and is the retired executive director of publications for the American Quarter Horse Association. At a cost of $100,000, he built a two-story, 11-bedroom home from stone quarried on the ranch. 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.. Marion was 81. And, thats the way it should be, he said. She also is a past trustee of the Museum of Modern Art of New York. But, it doesnt bother her one bit. S. Middleton and Son has the rare listing. We both have an uncanny ability to wiggle our noses like bunnies. She credited the cowboys and their families with instilling a set of values in her and teaching her how to raise livestock. Now it isAnne, with her daughter, Windi, and granddaughter, Hallie, standing in the wings.

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