In a statement Sotheby's said it 'is honored to present works from the collection of legendary philanthropist and collector Mrs. John L. Marion'. As one of the largest ranches in Texas, it runs 20 miles long and around 12 miles wide. Born Anne Burnett Hall, on Nov. 10, 1938, in Fort Worth, Marion represented the fourth generation of the renowned Burnett family. WG: I would say Mitchell-Innes & Nash was one (where the Warhol Elvis 2 Times was acquired). I said, Yes Maam, I can. We simply cannot imagine doing anything that would be less than satisfactory to her. All you have to do is talk to anyone who works for her. 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. . Jerry moved his family to Texas. . The cattle, horses, and equipment are available to be purchased separately. Anne Marion's taste in jewelry also ran to the bold: Turquoise, enamel, and diamond Bastille cuff bracelet by David Webb, destined for a dedicated fine jewels sale later this year. Create Account. Only their son Tom lived on to have a family and build his own ranching business. The ranch also features multiple barns, pen areas and stalls for the horses. Tom learned the cattle business from working as a ranch hand for his dad. 12:23 GMT 17 Dec 2020 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.. The estate also features the famous loft barn, which provided the backdrop for Marlboro cigarette adverts in the 1960s and '70s. 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. Marions daughter Windi Grimes, who grew up in Frisco and now lives in Houston, has taken up Marions mantle, continuing her mothers tradition and inspiration as relating to land, family and philanthropy. Annes energy and optimism have ensured the success of numerous museums and artists and enriched the lives of many, Perry said. The couple hadthree children together, two of whom died young. 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. S. Middleton and Son has the rare listing. The ranch, in Guthrie, Texas, was owned by Anne Marion, 81, for 40 years after she inherited it from her great-grandfather. By Associated Press and Rachael Bunyan For Mailonline and Luke Kenton For Dailymail.com, Published: 19:12 GMT, 24 February 2021 | Updated: 22:38 GMT, 24 February 2021. She also is a past trustee of the Museum of Modern Art of New York. She married Mr Marion in 1988. Mrs. 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. There are names in Fort Worth that most people recognize right away, Phillips said. Over 140,000 acres of the ranch has been left untouched and various rivers run through the property. In the late 1970s,Annes mother wanted to make provisions in her will for an art collection, he said. 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. Her mother and I were getting along well, and one night she said that I needed to meet her daughter. Featured in "American Visionary: The Collection of Mrs. John L. Marion," at Sotheby's New York, Wednesday, May 12, 2021, the jaunty Pop art canvas went for $14 million. Brangus bulls were used in the program until about 1996 when they were replaced by Angus bulls. She was also lots of fun. Suddenly, the Four Sixes horse operation became a major force in the industry. The first three marriages ended in divorce before she married John Marion in 1988. She got her candy, smiled and wiggled a bunny nose. Mrs. Marion assumed management of the Four Sixes in 1980. 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 . The listing marks the first time in the ranch's history that it has been put on the market. 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. Pei house in Fort Worth, where they hung for decades. Marionwas educated at Miss Porters School in Farmington, Connecticut, at Briarcliff Junior College in Briarcliff Manor, New York. Photo by Wyman Meinzer. Shes the kind of leader that makes you want to back her up 100 percent. Anneloves to western dance, he said, laughing. She and her husband John Marion, a chief auctioneer in New York, established the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe in 1997. 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. 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. WG: There was a big entry hall that was made for entertaining, and then there was a very wide hall that went back to the residence, and the art was in those two spaces. She credited the cowboys and their families with instilling a set of values in her and teaching her how to raise livestock. They all love and respect her. 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. Just like her mother, she would marry four times. We take great pride in that museum., He said that even though he was a Yankee, he learned fast how to be a Texan. Rachael Bunyan For Mailonline Only their son Tom lived on to have a family and build his own ranching business. His friendship with Roosevelt - who once went wolf-hunting with Burnett and a group of cowboys - also helped Burnett to secure a two-year exemption when part of his 300,000-acre territory was turned over back to Native Americans. 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. Burnett even had a local town - Burkburnett - named after him at the president's suggestion in 1910. We have traveled from Africa to Vietnam to China to the North Pole and back, he said. 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. I think thats why I.M. All horses on the ranch today are branded to indicate age, mare line and the stallion that sired them. Sotheby's said three masterworks at the heart of the collection are expected to each sell for over $20 million. John says that his wife is very loving, supportive and understanding. 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. She was 81. As one of the largest ranches in Texas, it runs 20 miles long and around 12 miles wide. She was one of my biggest inspirations. Their marriage came eight years after Marion inherent the Four Sixes ranch in 1980, following her mother's death. Login. Pei. In fact, on our first date, we ended up double dating in 1987, with Windi at a restaurant in New York. 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. 25. . Burk had his men move the herd the next morning with half of the men horseback and the other half walking. Compared with other collections, it also stands apart because it spans archetypes of the two defining movements of post-war American art history, namely Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art.. 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. Anne Marion was the lucky owner of this masterwork: Roy Lichtenstein's "Girl with Beach Ball II," 1977. 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. The ranch also features multiple barns, pen areas and stalls for the horses. Read on for a profile of the remarkable and iconic Texas woman who assembled this trove of modern and contemporary masterworks, including PaperCitys exclusive interview with Anne Marions daughter, Windi Grimes. 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. She answers PaperCitys questions now: I know your mother collected over a lifetime. When asked about her heroes,AnneMarionnamed only one, her great grandfather, Captain Samuel Burk Burnett. Miss Anne was known for her knowledge of cattle, horses and fine art. The Waggoners, Herrings and a few other early Texas ranchers also ran cattle in Indian Territory. 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? 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. It was her baby and her idea, but is very important to me because it is something that we shared. Did she use an art advisor? 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. Together with her second husband, James Goodwin Hall, Miss Anne helped form the American Quarter Horse Association in 1940. When Burk returned from Abilene with money from the cattle sale, Jerry made Burk a partner in the stock running on Denton Creek. 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. Anne Marion, fourth-generation owner of the Four Sixes, stands with J.J. Gibson, Jr., (left) and Mike Gibson, a father-son team that served separately as ranch managers of the Sixies. Loyd, a Fort Worth banker who came to Texas from Missouri after the Civil War. 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. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Lookup the home address and phone 7135245429 and other contact details for this person. 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. Windi Grimes Active Houston, TX President for South Winstone, LLC Overview 12 Companies 71 Connections 3 Locations Contribute Follow Share Excel Windi Grimes Overview Windi Grimes has been associated with twelve companies, according to public records. A legendaryTexas ranch is on the market for $192.2 million after the death of its heiress owner Anne Marion. 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. There are two bunk houses,several horse sheds and a shop building. 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 comments below have not been moderated. The 6666 brand has a background that closely parallels the history of Americas westward expansion and the rise of cowboys in cow country. There have been a number of famous guests to visit the property, including Roosevelt, Wild West actor Will Rogers and the Indian Chief Quanah Parker. *Windi Phillips Grimes, investor, Houston, $20,000. She wanted the best of the best. Photo courtesy Wyman Meinzer and Sam Middleton. An art collection worth an estimated $150 million that belonged to the late Texas oil and ranching heiress Anne Marion is going up for auction this spring in New York. In fact, she prefers it that way. The 6666 Ranch was founded by her great-grandfather, Samuel Burk Burnett. After signing with the record label 4AD,. And George Beggs, 82, is still ranching, working the three he owns. 4 Modern Valentines Day Etiquette Tips to Elevate Your Holiday, 5 Modern Etiquette Rules to Live By in 2023, Style Etiquette 101 Whats Current, Whats Over, and How to Keep Invitation Attire Clear, The Most Asked Etiquette Questions of Summer 2022 Pool Parties, Parenting, and Vacation Friends, Theres No Such Thing As a Silly Etiquette Question in Todays World Ask PaperCity Anything, Technoference is Real Heres How to Deal With It, According to a Modern Etiquette Expert. Marion was a former trustee of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Anneis very involved, Mike Gibson said. They are: Warhol's 'Elvis 2 Times,' Richard Diebenkorn's 'Ocean Park No. Friends with Theodore Roosevelt, Cpt. ', Clyfford Still, PH-125 (1948-No. Now it isAnne, with her daughter, Windi, and granddaughter, Hallie, standing in the wings. 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. Phillips said that her boss only wants a positive response when it involves business. 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. Richard Diebenkorn's seven-foot-tall "Ocean Park No. Windi Grimes: My grandmother (Anne Burnett Tandy) built the I.M. She bought a lot of art on trips. The birth of my child and the opening of the museum have been two of my proudest moments,Marionsaid. Nothing ever comes to you without ethical standards and hard work,Marionsaid. In 1994, the ranch was selected as the winner of the AQHA Best Remuda Award. He had a net worth of $6 million at the time, which is equal to $93 million today. Through the years, there have been just five foremen at the ranch headquarters in Guthrie. I was probably a sophomore/junior at Hockaday when I started painting. The 6666 ranch between Lubbock and Dallas with over 142,000 acres, has been owned. '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. Also, her Western art collection would blow your socks off. And, rightly so, Grimes said. 'It kept my feet on the ground more than anything else.'. WG: No, I think she loved them all, and she liked the juxtaposition and the relationship they had in the house. Grey Badger II was by Midnight Jr and out of a daughter of Billy The Tough. And, thats the way it should be, he said. Anne Marion gave pride of place to Andy Warhols "Elvis 2 Times," 1963. (Photo by Jim Jennings). The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. ore than 150 years of history with horses, cattle and cowboys. She takes the time to care, Phillips said. The listing marks the first time in the ranch's history that it has been put on the market. My mom obviously spearheaded the new Tadao Ando building. The 8 Ranch was owned by the Louisville Land and Cattle Co., which was based in Louisville, Ky., and had purchased the grasslands in 1883 to expand its operation. 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. He has given me good business advice, as well as personal advice,Marionsaid. 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. She also served asdirector of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, later becoming the namesake of the Marion Emergency Care Center at the hospital. Marion, the great-granddaughter of Capt. Just as her mother had, the heiress married four times, with the first three marriages ended in divorce. 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. 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. 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. 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. 05:25 GMT 21 Dec 2020. 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 credited the cowboys and their families with instilling a set of values in her and teaching her how to raise livestock. 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. 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. The best result we found for your search is Mike M Grimes age 50s in Houston, TX in the University Place neighborhood. 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. Marion. 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. Anneenriches the lives of the people around her in many ways, Corbett said. Case closed. Phillips laughs. 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. Anne is gone, but the influence she had on the ranch is not gone. Its everything from beautiful, amazing Taos founders to current Cowboy Arts Association artists. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By Save all of your favorite content in one curated collection. 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. Check Background Get Contact Info This Is Me - Edit Reputation & Background View All George Humphreys, who ran the ranch from 1932 until his retirement in 1970, was not only instrumental in developing the early horse program but also maintained a program of improving the ranch cattle by keeping purebred Hereford herds to supply the ranch with herd bulls and heifers. 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. Her mother's third husband, oilman Bob Windfohr, adopted her. Windi Grimes is a resident of TX. The 1,500 head of livestock grazing on the land came with the purchase. '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. Neils Agather, executive director of The Burnett Foundation, describesMarionas sure-footed, decisive, unambiguous and engaging. Fort Worth Business Press Her mother eventually married Tandy Corporation founder Charles Tandy.
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