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. Mom cares deeply about the community of Fort Worth, and she gets things done. She has one daughter, Anne "Windi" Phillips Grimes, who also has one daughter, Anne "Hallie" Grimes. In spite of the mystique sometimes associated with cowboy life, ranching is a business and businesses get sold every day. 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. Owner Anne Marion died in 2020 and the terms of her will dictate that all her ranching operations should be sold. As a result of this trip, the President and Burk remained friends for the rest of their lives. 40," 1971, commanded a wall in Anne Marion's I. M. Pei-designed home, Fort Worth. Lookup the home address and phone 7135245429 and other contact details for this person. The ranch, in Guthrie, Texas, was owned by Anne Marion, 81, for 40 years after she inherited it from her great-grandfather. ANNE MARION Obituary (2020) - Santa Fe, NM - New York Times - Legacy.com Anneis very involved, Mike Gibson said. 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. The famed auction house had to vie for it, according to the auction houses VP/senior press officer, Derek Parsons. It was the age before the Internet. In December last year herlegendary6666 ranch went on the market for $192.2 million. By
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. 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. She just does the right thing.. Burnett became president of theArdmore Oil Milling and Gin Company and expanded his property empire further by buying land in Fort Worth. Astros Owner Opens a New Winery With One of the Best Young Winemakers GREAT WOMAN OF TEXAS : Anne W. Marion - Fort Worth Business Press Windi Grimes, born Windi Phillips, grew up on the storied Four Sixes Ranch in north Texas. He said he is looking forward to the day when he buys candy for LittleAnneMarions grandbaby. She really honed her eye. 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. Marionsurrounds herself with competent people, and never has been a silent owner of anything., Phillips said thatMarionis silent about her personal accomplishments. At the turn of the century, Burk bought the 140,000-acre 8 Ranch near Guthrie, Texas. The Burnetts, however, werent the only ranchers leasing land from the Indians. As one of the largest ranches in Texas, it runs 20 miles long and around 12 miles wide. Neils Agather, executive director of The Burnett Foundation, describesMarionas sure-footed, decisive, unambiguous and engaging. 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. There is also a new 48,750 square foot covered arena. The woman who influenced her the most,Marionsaid, was her grandmother, Ollie Lake Burnett. She credited the cowboys and their families with instilling a set of values in her and teaching her how to raise livestock. Trying to be like the cowboys, she cursed, and promptly got her mouth washed out with soap (by the cowboys). Login. They have also lived in New York, NY and Fort Worth, TX. The couple hadthree children together, two of whom died young. Also among Marions titles were president of the munificent Burnett Foundation she as great granddaughter of the maverick cattleman Captain Samuel Burk Burnett (1849-1922) which to date has gifted $600 million to charities, notably arts and humanities. Brangus bulls were used in the program until about 1996 when they were replaced by Angus bulls. All images courtesy the Estate of Mrs. John L. Marion and Sothebys. 'While the heart of the Collection is devoted to giants of twentieth-century American art Warhol, Still, Diebenkorn, Kline, Motherwell, Lichtenstein, Hofmann, Francis, Noland, Louis and many more it also spans Old Masters (all of which were displayed in Mrs. Marion's palazzo-like home in In Indian Wells), Jewelry, and sensational abstract by Gerhard Richter.'. The listing marks the first time in the ranch's history that it has been put on the market. 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. 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. On the performance side, and to raise ranch horses, the ranch acquired Tanquery Gin and his full brother, Shot O Gin. 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 . Marionrecalls a happy childhood, being raised by her mother and stepfather in Fort Worth, spending her summers at the 6666 Ranch in Guthrie with her nanny, and later with the ranch foreman and his wife. We both have an uncanny ability to wiggle our noses like bunnies. WG: Museum groups from all over the world have been through it. The Big Pasture was maintained for grazing until the early 1900s when Congress ordered the land to be turned back to the tribes. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Luke Kenton For Dailymail.com. Anne Marion Obituary (1938 - 2020) - Fort Worth, TX - Dallas Morning News 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. As a result, George Humphreys had plenty of good Joe Hancock daughters to cross on Hollywood Gold. Annehas been involved in almost every aspect of the cultural development and business planning for the future of Fort Worth. Former chief curator Michael Auping and I traveled around Japan with her in early 1997 to see as many buildings by Ando as possible. 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 . Many of the pieces have not been seen by the public for decades, Barrons reports. She also inherited her grandfather Toms estate, which included the Triangle ranches. 05:25 GMT 21 Dec 2020. Just as her mother had, the heiress married four times, with the first three marriages ended in divorce. 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. 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. 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. [She] is a Texan committed to nourishing our states flourishing arts community. We were all emotional, and nobody made it happen more than she did. 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. He was able to sell his herd for a $10,000 profit the next spring after an extra years growth. And, for that, I have the greatest respect for her.. Marionwas educated at Miss Porters School in Farmington, Connecticut, at Briarcliff Junior College in Briarcliff Manor, New York. In addition, the property features a 3,600 square foot enclosed airplane hanger as a private landing strip. Windi Grimes - President for South Winstone, LLC Luke Kenton For Dailymail.com
, updated George started building a herd by purchasing 20 good broodmares and putting them on a stud that Tom Burnett sent over from the Triangles. . Burnett and Ruth hadthree children together, two of whom died young. According to the ranchs website, Burk loved paint horses, but all the paint horses were sold in 1923 after Burks death. Email Address * Password * Burk was 10 years old when the Burnett family settled alongside Denton Creek in Denton County, Texas. David Grimes is also linked to this address. She is conscious of her heritage, of course, and she always wants the best. She credited the cowboys and their families with instilling a set of values in her and teaching her how to raise livestock. The birth of my child and the opening of the museum have been two of my proudest moments,Marionsaid. 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 . Save all of your favorite content in one curated collection. She answers PaperCitys questions now: I know your mother collected over a lifetime. The Anne Marion "American Visionary" sale achieved a staggering $157.2 million for its 18 stellar lots. He had one son, Tom, who had one daughter,Anne, who, in turn had a daughter, also namedAnne. I often joke that I want to be just likeAnneMarionwhen I grow up., Good friend Rick Perry, Texas Governor, describedMarionas a person who embodies the Texas spirit. Fort Worth. Anne Marion died on February 11, 2020 in Palm Springs, California, from throat cancer. It was her baby and her idea, but is very important to me because it is something that we shared. I guess I was born with a can-do attitude, she said. Because her mother spent so much time on the ranch, Little Anne spent a lot of time growing up on the Four Sixes. The award is named for Stetsons first hat and recognizes those who made significant contributions in support of the National Ranching Heritage Center. Marionwas honored Sept. 19 with the Boss of the Plains Award 2003, given by the Ranching Heritage Center. The first three marriages ended in divorce before she married John Marion in 1988. Windi Grimes Archives - PaperCity Magazine Windi Grimes - Add Relationship - LittleSis But, it doesnt bother her one bit. And, like the extraordinary Dominique, Marion went on to found a museum. Get more of Dallas top restaurant, real estate, society, fashion and art in your news feed. The ranch raises its own replacement heifers, and Joe buys the best Angus bulls he can find, stocking one bull for each 15 cows. 99 luxury condos above Houston's first Thompson Hotel. Pei. ore than 150 years of history with horses, cattle and cowboys. 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. 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). She adores dancing, especially Western Swing. 28,100 USD (Jun 30 '14Mar 21 '18), 100 Donors to the Suicide Caucus (Meadows letter signatories). Trusted by millions of genealogists since 2003. . She wanted good cattle. Back in Guthrie, the 6666 Supply House with the candy case is still on the ranch. 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. Historically, the range has operated as a cattle ranch but in recent years it added the Horse Division which is a major aspect of the estate. Legendary Texas Ranch owned by oil dynasty for 152 years on sale for 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. 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. 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. 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. Then my mother came along, traded almost all of it, and decided she was going to start completely over and have a very cohesive collection. Anne married David, Michael Grimes. 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. 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. '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. 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. And the wonderful thing is that she never seeks recognition. Although Cee Bars belonged to George, he was used on the Four Sixes. 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 married Mr Marion in 1988. She is fun to be with, and we have laughed a lot over the years. Marionadmits she has little tolerance for negativity in herself or anyone else. 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. Legendary Four Sixes cowboy Boots ONeal is 88 years old and has been taking care of livestock horseback for 75 of his 88 years. 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. She got her candy, smiled and wiggled a bunny nose. Horses have always been a major part of the Four Sixes Ranch. Texas ranching and oil heiress Anne Marion's $150million art collection Join as a member today and help preserve ranchings heritage. After signing with the record label 4AD,. She learned her stuff. Burnett, who started out herding his father's cattle along the Chisholm Trail to Kansas, ended up running an operation which owned some 20,000 livestock in Texas, Oklahoma and even Mexico. Her foundation has provided considerable assistance on the two major building projects we have had here over the last 15 years. She agreed. My mom obviously spearheaded the new Tadao Ando building. Now it isAnne, with her daughter, Windi, and granddaughter, Hallie, standing in the wings. As a boy, he worked for Quanah Parker and later Burk Burnett while the Burnett cattle were grazing in old Indian Territory. He was friends withPresident Theodore Roosevelt and turned the 6666 into 'one of the largest cattle empires in Texas history' - even having a local town renamed Burkburnett at Roosevelt's suggestion in 1910. 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 . In addition to the cattle and horse operation, the 6666s Ranch is located in an area offering outstanding whitetail deer hunting, quail, dove, feral hogs and predators, such as coyotes and an occasional mountain lion. Mrs. Soon George was riding Hollywood Gold to work cattle on the Sixes. Loyd later joined some associates in founding the First National Bank in Fort Worth, the ninth national bank chartered in the United States. The listing marks the first time in the ranch's history that it has been put on the market. . SaddleUP Exhibit Portrays Contemporary Story of Texas Ranchers. First, it wasAnnes mother,AnneTandy. 1. Anne Windfohr Marion - Wikipedia 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 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. 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. The pastures on the property range from around 900 acres to almost 10,000 acres each. And, thats the way it should be, he said. The comments below have not been moderated. He was born in Bates County, Mo., on Jan. 1, 1849. The couple hadthree children together, two of whom died young. 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. Tom learned the cattle business from working as a ranch hand for his dad. Marion and her fourth husband, John Marion, a former Sothebys chairman and auctioneer, established the museum in 1997. 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.. 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. Sam Middleton of Chas. The home contains 13 bedrooms, 13 baths, three powder rooms, two kitchens, dining room and three fireplaces. 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. Her mother's third husband, oilman Bob Windfohr, adopted her. And, I have the hat with the Fort Worth crease.. Relationships Interlocks Giving Data By 1936, about 20,000 Hereford cattle stocked the Four Sixes ranges. Obituary. 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. 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. Anne Marion devoted her life to numerous causes, notably modern and contemporary art and championing museums, in Texas and beyond. *Windi Phillips Grimes, investor, Houston, $20,000. AnneMarionis appreciative of the tributes that come her way, but does not seek recognition. Tom Burnett supposedly said that Joe Hancock was the finest horse he had ever seen. 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. This wasnt the first-and certainly not the last-time that LittleAnne would create her special brand of magic. How high? This made him the first permanent banker in the city. Nothing ever comes to you without ethical standards and hard work,Marionsaid. 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. Friends with Theodore Roosevelt, Cpt. 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. This is for the first time that Bezos has got the first rank in this annual list. A legendary Texas ranch is on the market for $192.2 million after the death of its heiress owner Anne Marion. The estate also features the famous loft barn, which provided the backdrop for Marlboro cigarette adverts in the 1960s and '70s. 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. (Photo by Nathan Canaday). Burnett and Ruth later divorced, and he married Mary Couts Barradel in 1892. Everybody just knows what needs to be done. Global buyers vied for some of the greatest hits of Abstract Expressionism including Clyfford Stills PH-125 of 1948, which sold for $30.7 million. Shes the kind of leader that makes you want to back her up 100 percent. Absolutely not! the store clerk said, noting the childs mother had set the rule. Two-time world champion 'Dash for Cash' was reared at the property. The Statler Swaps Tex-Mex for Steak, Grapevine Gets a Brazilian Concept, and Barbecue Debuts in Grand Prairie. '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. Through the next several years, more stallions were added in both the racing and performance industries. Between her album sales, touring, and selling her collection of NFTs, Grimes has built her net worth up to $10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. 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We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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. The cowboys just call her Anne. We all do.. 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. We didnt even have a building then. I was probably a sophomore/junior at Hockaday when I started painting. Worldly, yes, but Windi says her mothers idea of a great weekend morning is piling up in bed with loads of newspapers and magazines and their two dogs, Kelly, the Wheaton terrier, and Pepper, the Schnauzer. What a range your mother collecting, from the image-based Pop of Warhol and Lichtenstein, to the nuanced abstraction of Clyfford Still. She served as the president of Burnett Ranches and the chairman of the Burnett Oil Company. And, there is no need to delegate responsibility ever, Phillips said. 40,' and Clyfford Still's 'PH-125 (1948-No. My grandmothers art collection was really good. WG: She was very good at picking works that had the elements of color, contrast, boldness, theme, and line. Burnett and Ruth later divorced, and he married Mary Couts Barradel in 1892. That honor belonged to a dun stud that George liked from the first time he saw him. 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. 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. In the Texas Panhandle near Borger, Burk bought the Dixon Creek Ranch from the Cunard Steamship Line. Grey Badger II was a fast runner and raised some good cow horses that the Four Sixes cowboys enjoyed riding. In 1905, the Burnetts hosted a wolf hunt in the Big Pasture and invited both President Roosevelt and Quanah Parker. 1).'. There are names in Fort Worth that most people recognize right away, Phillips said. 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. Marionhas deliberately maintained some silence about her life. She is always like that. She has the best cattle in the country and raises top-notch horses. The quality of the work, the provenance of the work, the exhibition history of the work, is truly exceptional and top tier. 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