He serves as a consultant to the. 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. 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. 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. Also, her Western art collection would blow your socks off. Roosevelt gave the ranchers until 1906 to find new ranges for their cattle. 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. 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. Burk and his wife Ruth had three children, but only their son Tom lived to adulthood. In 1905, the Burnetts hosted a wolf hunt in the Big Pasture and invited both President Roosevelt and Quanah Parker. 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. 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. Visitors to the home included President Roosevelt, Will Rogers and Quanah Parker, among others. Born Anne Burnett Hall, on Nov. 10, 1938, in Fort Worth, Marion represented the fourth generation of the renowned Burnett family. Email Address * Password * She takes the time to care, Phillips said. Amy Cappellazzo, Chairman of Sotheby's Global Fine Arts Division, said: 'Anne Marion was a true art collector and had an eye for quality. Sotheby's said Wednesday. John says his wife is a perfect match for him. 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. There is also a new 48,750 square foot covered arena. There is also a new 48,750 square foot covered arena. Which foot should I lead with? Jerry moved his family to Texas. 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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 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. When asked about her heroes,AnneMarionnamed only one, her great grandfather, Captain Samuel Burk Burnett. Fort Worth Business Press 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. 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'. Back in Guthrie, the 6666 Supply House with the candy case is still on the ranch. Just like her mother, she would marry four times. Only their son Tom lived on to have a family and build his own ranching business. 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. It was the age before the Internet. WG: Its actually in the family offices. 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. He had one son, Tom, who had one daughter,Anne, who, in turn had a daughter, also namedAnne. 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. 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. In the Texas Panhandle near Borger, Burk bought the Dixon Creek Ranch from the Cunard Steamship Line. As president of the Burnett Ranches, Ltd., the largest individually owned ranch property in Texas, president of The Burnett Foundation, and chairman of the Burnett Oil Co.,Marionmust be demanding of herself to make her businesses run smoothly. Now it isAnne, with her daughter, Windi, and granddaughter, Hallie, standing in the wings. 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. Today, it operates as a general store and hardware store. Taking into account various assets, Windi's net worth is greater than $499,999; and makes between $20 - 29,999 a year. 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 . Anne Valliant Burnett Tandy 1900-1980 "Miss Anne" was the only daughter of Tom Burnett and Olive Lake. We were all emotional, and nobody made it happen more than she did. 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 . And, rightly so, Grimes said. The ranch also features multiple barns, pen areas and stalls for the horses. We take great pride in that museum., He said that even though he was a Yankee, he learned fast how to be a Texan. WG: She was very good at picking works that had the elements of color, contrast, boldness, theme, and line. 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. Anne Marion inherited a ranch that was steeped in history, but thats not all. She really honed her eye. Anneand John worked as a team from the beginning to start the Georgia OKeefe Museum in Santa Fe. PAPERCITY 2023 urban publishers, inc. all rights reserved terms & condition // privacy policy // sitemap, Anne Marion on her Four Sixes Ranch, Guthrie, Texas, 2004. 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. The stud was by Midnight, and some on the ranch called him Scooter. Burk had his men move the herd the next morning with half of the men horseback and the other half walking. In the late 1970s,Annes mother wanted to make provisions in her will for an art collection, he said. Her tanned legs were barely long enough to allow a peek into the candy case in the supply store at 6666 Ranch in Guthrie. Charley Hart, a veteran Burnett cowboy, was foreman of Triangle Ranch when this photo was taken in 1939. 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. Marionhas continued the Burnett tradition of quality cattle and horses. These two large purchases and later additions amounted to one-third of a million acres. 2023 Ranching Heritage Association. My mom obviously spearheaded the new Tadao Ando building. 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. Mike is related to David M Grimes and Julie Autry Phillips as well as 2 additional people. The award is named for Stetsons first hat and recognizes those who made significant contributions in support of the National Ranching Heritage Center. Anneand I explore the world together. But, she was determined, and she had an ally. We both have an uncanny ability to wiggle our noses like bunnies. Burnett even had a local town - Burkburnett - named after him at the president's suggestion in 1910. His family was engaged in stock farming in Missouri, but in the late 1850s prior to the Civil War, they suffered from attacks by both the Jayhawkers and the Border Ruffians, two groups that preyed upon families that lived along the Missouri-Kansas border. She got her candy, smiled and wiggled a bunny nose. She grew up in Fort Worth and in Guthrie, in northern Texas, where the Four Sixes ranch is headquartered. 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. ", Anne Marion, mid 1960s (Courtesy the Estate of Mrs. John L. Marion and Sotheby's). In her case, the Georgia OKeeffe Museum in Santa Fe, dedicated to a woman as strong and tenacious as herself, and one equally at home on the land. 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. The home contains 13 bedrooms, 13 baths, three powder rooms, two kitchens, dining room and three fireplaces.