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. Annes energy and optimism have ensured the success of numerous museums and artists and enriched the lives of many, Perry said. 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. This one just happens to be special, which is exactly what Anne Marion wanted. Tom learned the cattle business from working as a ranch hand for his dad. A number of second- and third-generation cowboys still work there, but the family legacy is coming to an end. Her mother's third husband, oilman Bob Windfohr, adopted her. Featured in Sotheby's auction: "American Visionary: The Collection of Mrs. John L. Marion," the Diebenkorn was hammered down at $27.3 million, establishing a record for the artist. Pei. Mike succeeded his father and managed the ranch for 17 years during the phasing out of Hereford cattle and replacing them with Angus. 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. The Anne Marion "American Visionary" sale achieved a staggering $157.2 million for its 18 stellar lots. 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. Tom Burnett supposedly said that Joe Hancock was the finest horse he had ever seen. She just does the right thing.. He and his wife, Mavis, live in Amarillo, Texas. We simply cannot imagine doing anything that would be less than satisfactory to her. The ranch also features multiple barns, pen areas and stalls for the horses. And, I have the hat with the Fort Worth crease.. 'It kept my feet on the ground more than anything else.'. All you have to do is talk to anyone who works for her. He traveled to Paducah by rail and then used a horse and buggy for the 30-mile trip to Guthrie. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By With "India!" as their gala theme, Windi and David Grimes envisioned a festive, energetic evening, one that would keep guests talking for weeks. In addition, the property features a 3,600 square foot enclosed airplane hanger as a private landing strip. All horses on the ranch today are branded to indicate age, mare line and the stallion that sired them. 25. . Burk worked out a deal with legendary Comanche chief Quanah Parker to lease some of that land from the tribes. She had a much more eclectic collection, that I think stems from the Grand Tour type of thinking. Youre not confused about where youre going or what youre doing. This 1960s photo by Frank Reeves could just as easily have been taken today as 6666 cowboys continue traditional methods of branding cattle at the fire, eating at the chuck wagon and sleeping near the wagon during branding season. . Five years later, in 1922, Burnett Sr. would die too, aged 73. 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. She loves a good laugh. We both have an uncanny ability to wiggle our noses like bunnies. But, she was determined, and she had an ally. At the time of his death his wealth was estimated to be $6million, which is roughly the equivalent of nearly $100million today. 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. SaddleUP Exhibit Portrays Contemporary Story of Texas Ranchers. The Waggoners, Herrings and a few other early Texas ranchers also ran cattle in Indian Territory. The area was known as the Big Pasture, and it was open prairie land with good grass. 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 'four sixes' were the brand name worn by the 100 cattle that Burnett bought from a Mr Frank Crowley in 1868 - although there has long been an apocryphal tale that Burnett chose the name in honor of a winning poker hand, which the family has long denied. Two-time world champion 'Dash for Cash' was reared at the property. The famed auction house had to vie for it, according to the auction houses VP/senior press officer, Derek Parsons. The answers to most any question aboutMarionmay be obtained through 1-800-CallJulie, according toAnne. 'This is a rare opportunity to own a great piece of Texas history. As one of the largest ranches in Texas, it runs 20 miles long and around 12 miles wide. 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. 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. Marion and her fourth husband, John Marion, a former Sothebys chairman and auctioneer, established the museum in 1997. It was the age before the Internet. She credited the cowboys and their families with instilling a set of values in her and teaching her how to raise livestock. I have always believed that you do what you have to, and what is expected of you. '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. In 2015 her fourth album, Art Angels, made . Where did Warhols Elvis 2 Times hang in your Fort Worth house? 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. Why dont you join us? And soAnneand John took me away from a sad time for several days., Marionwill not tarry on the telephone, nor is she a computer person. There are names in Fort Worth that most people recognize right away, Phillips said. *Windi Phillips Grimes, investor, Houston, $20,000. ', Andy Warhol's Elvis 2 Times 1963, Silkscreen ink and silver paint on linen is expected to go for $20-30 million. 40,' and Clyfford Still's 'PH-125 (1948-No. Gibson initiated a crossbreeding program using Brangus bulls on the Hereford cows to produce what is known as the black baldy. She knew cattle and she knew horses, but what makes this ranch special is that Anne expected special, and she instilled that belief in the people who work here.. At a cost of $100,000, he built a two-story, 11-bedroom home from stone quarried on the ranch. Shes the kind of leader that makes you want to back her up 100 percent. Grimes began releasing music independently in 2010. I love her dearly, and am blessed to have her as my mother., Marionsaid her greatest strengths are the ability to make decisions to listen to both sides, evaluate and then make the decision, and the ability to judge character., The best advice she has to offer for a successful and fulfilling life is be true to your instincts and respect your fellow man., And as for the future, she said, I will continue to support the things I am vitally interested in and involved with.. It was the first art museum in Texas and was originally called the Fort Worth Art Association. When my dad was ill, she constantly asked how he was doing and how I was doing. 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. Beggs winked back, their communal promise treasured until another day. Her mothers third husband, oilman Bob Windfohr, adopted her. Pending the sale, the ranch is being operated by Annes daughter, Anne Windfohr Windi Grimes, who is Burks great-great-granddaughter. Annealways told me that growing up on the ranches has grounded her and helped her identify with people. Phillips, who has beenMarions assistant the past 17 years, said that her boss is in charge at all times. Anneis very involved, Mike Gibson said. Save all of your favorite content in one curated collection. AnneMarionis appreciative of the tributes that come her way, but does not seek recognition. Marionis genuinely concerned about the people who work for her. Among the people I admire in my life,Anneis certainly at the top of my list. Windi is a resident at 5174 Chelsea Str, San Diego, CA 92037-7908. Box 65, Fort Worth, TX 76101. Five years later, in 1922, Burnett Sr. would die too, aged 73. 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. 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. The woman who influenced her the most,Marionsaid, was her grandmother, Ollie Lake Burnett. The estate also features the famous loft barn, which provided the backdrop for Marlboro cigarette adverts in the 1960s and '70s. They had one son, Burk Burnett, Jr., who died in 1917. 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 . Sotheby's said three masterworks at the heart of the collection are expected to each sell for over $20 million. She loves her friends, her ranches, her community and her life. She generously shares her western heritage, and says that she doesnt stray far from it. She has done remarkable things. 40," 1971, commanded a wall in Anne Marion's I. M. Pei-designed home, Fort Worth. Through the years, there have been just five foremen at the ranch headquarters in Guthrie. Burk made the town of Guthrie the headquarters for his Four Sixes Ranch and erected the Four Sixes Supply House so cowboys could purchase basic provisions, such as clothes. Burk started using the L brand on his horses in honor of his father-in-law, M.B. They had one son, Burk Burnett, Jr., who died in 1917. P.O. Windi Grimes, born Windi Phillips, grew up on the storied Four Sixes Ranch in north Texas. He is highly regarded in the art world, and a perfect complement to his wifes personality and lifestyle. 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 . I rehearsed my remarks at least 10 times before I got through the speech without crying. Texas oil and ranching heiress Anne Marion's art collection worth an estimated $150 million is going up for auction this spring in New York, Roy Lichtenstein's Girl with Beach Ball II 1977, Oil and Magna on canvas has an estimate of $12-18 million. In 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. Anne Marion died on February 11, 2020 in Palm Springs, California, from throat cancer. She agreed. Marion, who founded the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico, died last year of lung cancer at the age of 81. There is also a round pen, dog kennel, two laborer houses and about 20 employee houses. 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 Burk was 10 years old when the Burnett family settled alongside Denton Creek in Denton County, Texas. A triangle branded on the left jaw signifies that those horses ancestors came off the Triangle Ranch. And I try to shield her from unnecessary disturbances. She knows what she wants, and we deliver it for sure. Marion has one daughter, Anne "Windi" Phillips Grimes of Houston, Texas. And, thats the way it should be, he said. Now it isAnne, with her daughter, Windi, and granddaughter, Hallie, standing in the wings. Many of the pieces have not been seen by the public for decades, Barrons reports. They also bought Special Effort. By the time Burk died, Tom had already established himself as a respected rancher and cowman. (His son, Blake, was an aide to President Bush.) 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. (Photo by Jim Jennings). WG: No, I think she loved them all, and she liked the juxtaposition and the relationship they had in the house. On the performance side, and to raise ranch horses, the ranch acquired Tanquery Gin and his full brother, Shot O Gin. He was able to sell his herd for a $10,000 profit the next spring after an extra years growth. 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. 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. Which direction? The home contains 13 bedrooms, 13 baths, three powder rooms, two kitchens, dining room and three fireplaces. Neils Agather, executive director of The Burnett Foundation, describesMarionas sure-footed, decisive, unambiguous and engaging. His daughters also produced some great horses, including Two Eyed Jack and Peppy San Badger. Anne expected excellence in her crew, says general manager Joe Leathers. WG: Just that she really worked hard at it. Tom died in 1938 and left his estate to his only child, Anne Valiant Burnett, who became known as Miss Anne. Since her grandfather, Burk, had willed the bulk of his estate to her in a trusteeship for her yet unborn child, she operated both her fathers Triangle ranches as well as her grandfathers Four Sixes ranches. In addition, the property features a 3,600 square foot enclosed airplane hanger as a private landing strip. WG: Museum groups from all over the world have been through it. My grandmother was the founder of The Modern. Would you like some of that candy? the visiting rancher asked. 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. She grew up in Fort Worth and in Guthrie, in northern Texas, where the Four Sixes ranch is headquartered. Get PC Daily delivered directly to your inbox don't miss anything! Friends with Theodore Roosevelt, Cpt. As a result, George Humphreys had plenty of good Joe Hancock daughters to cross on Hollywood Gold. 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. Her foundation has provided considerable assistance on the two major building projects we have had here over the last 15 years. 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. The best result we found for your search is Mike M Grimes age 50s in Houston, TX in the University Place neighborhood. 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. Marionsurrounds herself with competent people, and never has been a silent owner of anything., Phillips said thatMarionis silent about her personal accomplishments. Burk traveled to Washington, D.C., where he met with President Theodore Roosevelt to ask for an extension on the lease. 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. All images courtesy the Estate of Mrs. John L. Marion and Sothebys. 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. Their marriage came eight years after Marion inherent the Four Sixes ranch in 1980, following her mother's death. and Not since Captain Burnett founded and built the Four Sixes more than a century ago has any family member taken as much interest in the ranches as she, according to her former . Burk was not a native Texan. 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. Login. Grey Badger II was by Midnight Jr and out of a daughter of Billy The Tough. 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. Queried via email about the Marion collection, Sothebys senior international specialist Michael Macaulay replied: The quality of every work is exceptional, and that is incredibly rare, even among the most famous collections that have appeared at auction. how old are stephen colbert's children, find network endpoint javascript codingame, vintage italian music box table,