Captain Burnett would have been proud of all of the Burnett women, but he would have lovedAnneMarionmost of all., Said Windi: My mom has taught me to surround myself with competent people. Her mother eventually married Tandy Corporation founder Charles Tandy. Burnett and Ruth later divorced, and he married Mary Couts Barradel in 1892. Is the Four Sixes a Real Ranch? - Ranching Heritage Association When the Kimbell bid at auction for a Matisse, and the bidding exceeded by millions the Kimbells limit, she secured the painting for the museum by boldly stepping in and funding the difference. 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. The Burnetts, however, werent the only ranchers leasing land from the Indians. The smashing 16,700 square foot stone-clad facility was designed by classical architect Bill Curtis of Curtis & Windham Architects with interiors by entrepreneur Windi Grimes, who also happens to . 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. She wanted good cattle. The lower valley areas of the property have a variety of trees including soapberry, willows and hackberry. Annes energy and optimism have ensured the success of numerous museums and artists and enriched the lives of many, Perry said. 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. Save all of your favorite content in one curated collection. 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 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.. *Windi Phillips Grimes, investor, Houston, $20,000. At the time of his death his wealth was estimated to be $6million, which is roughly the equivalent of nearly $100million today. 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. 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 is also a new 48,750 square foot covered arena. As a result of this trip, the President and Burk remained friends for the rest of their lives. 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. 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'. 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. Anne Marion Passes Away - Speedhorse Magazine 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. 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. Mike succeeded his father and managed the ranch for 17 years during the phasing out of Hereford cattle and replacing them with Angus. 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. He has given me good business advice, as well as personal advice,Marionsaid. The pastures on the property range from around 900 acres to almost 10,000 acres each. Box 65, Fort Worth, TX 76101. 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. Because of her devotion to the land,Marionreceived the prestigious Charles Goodnight Award in 1993. Andy Warhols "Elvis 2 Times," 1963, speaks to the lore of the American cowboy via the King. Anneloves to western dance, he said, laughing. Feature Articles His father-in-law, M.B. 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. Born Anne Burnett Hall, on Nov. 10, 1938, in Fort Worth, Marion represented the fourth generation of the renowned Burnett family. Anne Marion died on February 11, 2020 in Palm Springs, California, from throat cancer. She married Mr Marion in 1988. 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. Anne Marion was a great and generous supporter of our museum, Price says. Burk was 10 years old when the Burnett family settled alongside Denton Creek in Denton County, Texas. According to the ranchs website, Burk loved paint horses, but all the paint horses were sold in 1923 after Burks death. AnneMarionis appreciative of the tributes that come her way, but does not seek recognition. Marionsurrounds herself with competent people, and never has been a silent owner of anything., Phillips said thatMarionis silent about her personal accomplishments. Did she use an art advisor? 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. She would really, really study all the artists she collected. 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. Back in Guthrie, the 6666 Supply House with the candy case is still on the ranch. As a boy, he worked for Quanah Parker and later Burk Burnett while the Burnett cattle were grazing in old Indian Territory. Like his dad, Tom developed a relationship with Quanah Parker. Miss Anne was active in the cattle and horse operations of both ranches. The comments below have not been moderated. She adores dancing, especially Western Swing. There is also a new 48,750 square foot covered arena. A triangle branded on the left jaw signifies that those horses ancestors came off the Triangle Ranch. As a result, without insisting on it,Annebrings out the best in each of us.. He had a net worth of $6 million at the time, which is equal to $93 million today. The 6666 brand has a background that closely parallels the history of Americas westward expansion and the rise of cowboys in cow country. A number of second- and third-generation cowboys still work there, but the family legacy is coming to an end. At the ranch is where she gained appreciation for protecting the land, and she says the foreman taught her true, down-to-earth American values. She rode with the cowboys, put nails under their saddle blankets (for which she got spanked by the cowboys), and hunted quail. Marion, the great-granddaughter of Capt. The first three marriages ended in divorce before she married John Marion in 1988. In addition, the property features a 3,600 square foot enclosed airplane hanger as a private landing strip. AQHA was formed the next day and Jim Hall was elected treasurer. When he was at the ranch, Burk had his own bedroom in the home but preferred to sleep in the back room of the Supply House, where he maintained his office. For a glimpse into the remarkable woman who collected them, we reached out to the Fort Worth museum directors who knew her best, the collectors daughter and Sothebys top brass. When asked about her heroes,AnneMarionnamed only one, her great grandfather, Captain Samuel Burk Burnett. 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. We take great pride in that museum., He said that even though he was a Yankee, he learned fast how to be a Texan. Create a free account to view all PaperCity recipes. She was also lots of fun. In spite of the mystique sometimes associated with cowboy life, ranching is a business and businesses get sold every day. 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. Pei house in Fort Worth, where they hung for decades. 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. 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 and his wife, Mavis, live in Amarillo, Texas. 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. Windi Grimes: My grandmother (Anne Burnett Tandy) built the I.M. 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. Anneand John worked as a team from the beginning to start the Georgia OKeefe Museum in Santa Fe. 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. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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.