“For a long time, it was just the two of us,” John said. She’s the kind of leader that makes you want to back her up 100 percent. Upon her death, the house was occupied by her daughter, Anne Windfohr Marion, and her husband John Marion, ex-chairman of Sothebys. They had a daughter, Anne Burnett, born in November 1938. They had a daughter, Anne Valliant Burnett Tandy. Marion and her fourth husband, John Marion, a former Sotheby´s chairman and auctioneer, established the museum in 1997. I often joke that I want to be just like Anne Marion when I grow up.”, Good friend Rick Perry, Texas’ Governor, described Marion as a person who embodies the Texas spirit. Her mother, Anne Valliant Hall, was a rancher and horse breeder. And I try to shield her from unnecessary disturbances. Case closed.”’ Phillips laughs. New York. John says his wife is a perfect match for him. Worldly, yes, but Windi says her mother’s 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. 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, Louis...it 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. 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. In May 1983, the Sotheby Parke Bernet New York office two works by Edgar Degas from 1880 to 9.23 million DM (€ 4.7 million) were sold. In addition, the property features a 3,600 square foot enclosed airplane hanger as a private landing strip. C20th Royal Fashion History H.R.H Princess Anne 1973 By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com C20th Royal Fashion History H.R.H Princess Anne The Princess Royal – Early days Princess Anne and has often been chided for her dress sense and interest in fashion. When oil was discovered in Burkburnett in 1918, Burnett saw his wealth increase even further - with 56 oil rigs swiftly installed to exploit the land's resources. “Anne always told me that growing up on the ranches has grounded her and helped her identify with people. For most of her life, Anne Windfohr Marion has wiggled her nose and made great things appear. The home contains 13 bedrooms, 13 baths, three powder rooms, two kitchens, dining room and three fireplaces. Over 140,000 acres of the ranch has been left untouched and various rivers run through the property. Anne Marion died on February 11, 2020 in Palm Springs, California, from throat cancer. 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. Their marriage came eight years after Marion inherent the Four Sixes ranch in 1980, following her mother’s death. In 1988, Anne married John Louis Marion, honorary chair of Sotheby’s Inc. She has one daughter, Anne “Windi” Phillips Grimes, who also has one daughter, Martha Hall “Hallie” Grimes. In 1993, she returned racehorse breeding to the ranch in style by securing Dash for Cash, Special Effort and Streaking Six for stud duty, and expanded the breeding facilities to house 160 race broodmares. The listing marks the first time in the ranch's history that it has been put on the market. “Everybody just knows what needs to be done. Marion is genuinely concerned about the people who work for her. She reads Danielle Steele novels. The private, non-profit museum was founded in November 1995 by philanthropists Anne Windfohr Marion and John L. Marion, part-time residents of Santa Fe. Captain Burnett would have been proud of all of the Burnett women, but he would have loved Anne Marion most of all.”, Said Windi: “My mom has taught me to surround myself with competent people. The dansant dreams of Anne H. Bass, Sid’s first wife, transformed the Fort Worth Ballet in the early 1980s. It’s now occupied by her daughter, Anne Windfohr Marion. Marion has continued the Burnett tradition of quality cattle and horses. 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. The Burnett Family story: A project of the Public Accountability Initiative. She doesn’t need to do those things. Marion is chairman of the board of The Georgia O’Keefe Museum of Santa Fe, N.M., and past chairman of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. “He has given me good business advice, as well as personal advice,” Marion said. Marion surrounds herself with competent people, and never has been a silent owner of anything.”, Phillips said that Marion is silent about her personal accomplishments. Anne Marion died on February 11, 2020 in Palm Springs, California, from throat cancer. In 1994, the ranch was selected as the winner of the AQHA Best Remuda Award. And, there is no need to delegate responsibility ever,” Phillips said. Now it is Anne, with her daughter, Windi, and granddaughter, Hallie, standing in the wings. Her paternal grandfather, Samuel Burk Burnett, established the 6666 Ranch near Guthrie, Texas after the Civil War. Her father was a stockbroker. At the time  of his death his wealth was estimated to be $6million, which is roughly the equivalent of nearly $100million today. She loves her friends, her ranches, her community and her life. Among the people I admire in my life, Anne is certainly at the top of my list. They had one daughter: Hallie Grimes. Box 65, Fort Worth, TX 76101. It is renowned for breeding horses and its owners the Burnett family made its fortune in cattle and oil after founding the ranch in 1870. 100% (1/1) Samuel Burk Burnett, Sr. MARION--Anne Burnett Windfohr Marion The Chairmen and Staff of Sotheby's are deeply saddened by the passing of Anne Burnett Windfohr Marion, beloved wife of our former President and Chairman, John L. Create a free family tree for yourself or for Windi Grimes and we’ll search for valuable new information for you. She is survived by her husband, John, her daughter, Anne Windfohr Grimes, four stepchildren, one grandchild and seven step-grandchildren. We simply cannot imagine doing anything that would be less than satisfactory to her. “Anne is an extremely generous person. Marion served as chairman of the O'Keeffe museum for 20 years and was appointed chairman emeritus in 2017. Two-time world champion 'Dash for Cash' was reared at the property. Mrs. Marion assumed management of the Four Sixes in 1980. “When my dad was ill, she constantly asked how he was doing and how I was doing. Now it is Anne, with her daughter, Windi, and granddaughter, Hallie, standing in the wings. Sotheby's said three masterworks at the heart of the collection are expected to each sell for over $20 million. 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. “Anne is not demanding,” Agather said. These oil fields, in West Texas and Southeast New Mexico, were originally assembled and drilled John says that his wife is very loving, supportive and understanding. 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. David M. Grimes II (son-in-law) Anne Windfohr Marion is an American rancher, horse breeder, business executive, philanthropist, and art collector from Fort Worth, Texas. And, that’s the way it should be,” he said. The first three marriages ended in divorce before she married John Marion in 1988. Anne’s daughter stayed in England and became Queen Elizabeth I. English people didn’t start travelling to the US until the 17th century so way after Anne’s execution (1536). Anna (Boyd) Graham Sep 1854 Pennsylvania, United States - 1925 managed by Lance Martin Asa Shinn Boyd 24 Oct 1827 Montgomery County, Maryland, United States - 02 Nov 1920 managed by Edie Kohutek Dorothy Inez (Boyd) Osborne 30 Nov 1925 Taft, Kern, California, United States - … Dead at 81. Anne Valliant Burnett Tandy - Wikipedia His granddaughter, Anne Windfohr Marion , is the owner of his father's 6666 Ranch, his Triangle Ranch, and the Burnett Oil Company. Barr: Trump tweets on cases make it ‘impossible’ to do job, CH Carolina Herrera to open in Fort Worth, LA-based hot chicken concept targeting Fort Worth area, Molson Coors says cyberattack impacting brewing operations, CHILDREN AT RISK names managing director of North Texas office, Biden signs $1.9T relief bill before speech to nation. Sotheby's said the masterworks that formed her art collection were featured in her Fort Worth home, which was designed by architect I.M. Because of her devotion to the land, Marion received the prestigious Charles Goodnight Award in 1993. Anne Marion died on February 11, 2020 in Palm Springs, California, from throat cancer. Anne Windfohr Marion, rancher, museum administrator. Hall married Anne Valliant Burnett Tandy, the heiress of the 6666 Ranch, in 1932. “If she doesn’t like something, now, she will tell ya. 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 have Marion as a citizen. They resided in a hilltop home on … Just as her mother had, the heiress married four times, with the first three marriages ended in divorce. 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.She served as the President of Burnett Ranches and the Chairman of the Burnett Oil Company. Marion has deliberately maintained some silence about her life. “Anne‘s energy and optimism have ensured the success of numerous museums and artists and enriched the lives of many,” Perry said. In fact, she prefers it that way. And, I have the hat with the Fort Worth crease.”. Pei. We have traveled from Africa to Vietnam to China to the North Pole and back,” he said. They are: Warhol's 'Elvis 2 Times,' Richard Diebenkorn's 'Ocean Park No. The news of her passing inspired tributes from her native Fort Worth and around the nation. There is also a new 48,750 square foot covered arena. The daughter of Anne Burnett Tandy and James Goodwin Hall, Mrs. Marion inherited her parents' love of horses as well as oilfields and the land. The park, which features 14 life-size bronze steer structures, is located on the front lawn of the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock. This wasn’t the first-and certainly not the last-time that “Little Anne” would create her special brand of magic. Gibson said Marion has a presence and that there is no doubt as to who is in charge, but that she is never intimidating. She also is an honorary board member of the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center. They all love and respect her. Born in Arce, Frosinone, Italy. Just like her mother, she would marry four times. He also is proud of the Montana ranch, the Four Sixes, which he and his wife bought and rehabilitated. Stay up-to-date with the issues, companies and people that matter most to business in the Fort Worth. 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. ... Lady Anne Revett Windsor. It was unusual, but we had a wonderful time.”. She is so deserving of this award.”. “And, isn’t it nice to have someone say what they really mean?”. The ranch also features multiple barns, pen areas and stalls for the horses. The Anne Windfohr Marion Endowed Library Fund Established in 1979 by Anne Windfohr Marion ’56, this Fund provides support for Hockaday’s libraries. We both have an uncanny ability to wiggle our noses like bunnies. Her mother and I were getting along well, and one night she said that I needed to meet her daughter. She loves a good laugh. “And, rightly so,” Grimes said. They married in New York City at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. 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 February 11, in California after a battle with lung cancer.. She was 81. Founded a museum devoted to Georgia O'Keeffe in 1997, has featured exhibits by … “Mrs. She is the founder of the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Amy Cappellazzo, Chairman of Sotheby's Global Fine Arts Division, said: 'Anne Marion was a true art collector and had an eye for quality. She is survived by her husband, John, her daughter, Anne Windfohr Grimes, four stepchildren, one grandchild and seven step-grandchildren. Michael Macaulay, Sotheby's senior international specialist for contemporary art, said: 'This is a constellation of masterpieces that haven't been seen on the market for several decades in most cases. Marion and her fourth husband, John Marion, a former Sotheby´s chairman and auctioneer, established the museum in 1997. The estate also features the famous loft barn, which provided the backdrop for Marlboro cigarette adverts in the 1960s and '70s. Marion recalls 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. MARION--Anne Burnett Windfohr Marion The Chairmen and Staff of Sotheby's are deeply saddened by the passing of Anne Burnett Windfohr Marion, beloved wife of our former President and Chairman, John L. Secondly, and more importantly, she does it in a quiet unassuming way. First, it was Anne‘s mother, Anne Tandy. “I have always believed that you do what you have to, and what is expected of you. She knows what she wants, and we deliver it for sure. They had a daughter, Anne Burnett, born in November 1938. John described how they met. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Anne Marion died on February 11, 2020 in Palm Springs, California, from throat cancer. They had one son, Burk Burnett, Jr., who died in 1917. She was 81. Windi is proud to be the third-generation female of the founding family to blaze the trail for the Four Sixes Ranch. Martin Luther King Jr. was born January 15th, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia to a Baptist minister and his wife, Alberta. It was her baby and her idea, but is very important to me because it is something that we shared. The $60-million-plus museum was designed by the world-renowned Tadao Ando. 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. New Museum in Santa Fe Honors O'Keeffe - NYTimes.com. Only their son Tom lived on to have a family and build his own ranching business. 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 summer’s day. The fact is Princess Anne is a classic no nonsense dresser and likes … Annmarie and her father Ken reveal the flexibility and fun… ... daughter Education Miss Porter's School (High School) Date of birth. Makeup artist who glammed up El Chapo's beauty queen wife... Dinosaurs WERE wiped out by an asteroid: Dust discovered in... Too Hot To Handle's Francesca Farago sizzles in a sheer... Sotheby’s to Offer Anne Marion’s Vast Collection for an Estimated $150M | Barron's. “We were all emotional, and nobody made it happen more than she did. 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. Marion, the great-granddaughter of Capt. “I guess I was born with a can-do attitude,” she said. “There are names in Fort Worth that most people recognize right away,” Phillips said. The home contains 13 bedrooms, 13 baths, three powder rooms, two kitchens, dining room and three fireplaces. She is the great-great granddaughter of the founder, Captain Samuel “Burk” Burnett and daughter of Anne Marion. She seeks results, and she understands the responsibility and the value of hard work to achieve those results. Three ranches fall under the name of Burnett Ranches, Ltd.: the 6666, Dixon Creek in the Panhandle and another in Montana, near White Sulfur Springs. Marion‘s only child, Anne “Windi” Phillips Grimes, who resides in Houston, says that written accounts have depicted her mom as a strong, decisive and astute businesswoman, as well as a generous philanthropist. “Anne loves to western dance,” he said, laughing. The ranch, in Guthrie, Texas, was owned by Anne Marion, 81, for 40 years after she inherited it from her great-grandfather. “Mom cares deeply about the community of Fort Worth, and she gets things done. Anne inherited the 245,000-acre ranch in 1980. Anne Windfohr Marion dispute over will. '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. Anne Windsor is the daughter of William Windsor, 2nd Baron Windsor and Margaret Sambourne.1 She married Henry Grey, 1st Baron Grey (of Groby).1. “We had lunch, and that was all-just business for a long time. Later, … We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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. The 6666 Ranch was founded by her great-grandfather, Samuel Burk Burnett. Anne and I were friends for several years before we married. Anne Burnett Windfohr Marion of 6666 Ranch dies at 81. The properties of Windfohr Oil were a part of the foundation of the new company. The listing marks the first time in the ranch's history that it has been put on the market. She married Mr Marion in 1988. Anne Windfohr Marion age. We take great pride in that museum.”, He said that even though he was a Yankee, he learned fast how to be a Texan. In 1988, Anne married John Louis Marion, honorary chair of Sotheby’s Inc. She has one daughter, Anne “Windi” Phillips Grimes, who also has one daughter, Anne “Hallie” Grimes. Marion was “Little Anne” to her mother’s “Big Anne.” She was later adopted by Bob Windfohr, Tandy’s third husband. She adores dancing, especially Western Swing. Her mother’s third husband, oilman Bob Windfohr, adopted her. Marion was educated at Miss Porter’s School in Farmington, Connecticut, at Briarcliff Junior College in Briarcliff Manor, New York. “I was asked to come to Texas and advise her on the collection. Get the latest news, exclusives, sport, celebrities, showbiz, politics, business and lifestyle from The Sun That same year, she was the Fort Worth Exchange Club “Golden Deed Honoree.” Other honors over the years include the Fern Sawyer Award from the National Cowgirl Museum in 1994, Texas Business Hall of Fame recipient in 1996, The Governor’s Award for Excellence in The Arts, Santa Fe, N.M. in 1996, The American Quarter Horse Association Merle Wood Humanitarian Award in 1999 and the Golden Spur Award in 2001. Many of the pieces have not been seen by the public for decades, Barrons reports. They moved to Fort Worth, Texas and had a daughter, Anne Windfohr Marion. Loving daughter of the late Lucia Gemma and Gregorio Uras. I think I do a pretty good job of balancing my life.”. 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'. 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. Mrs. Marion was a director emeritus at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum and was inducted into its Hall of Great Westerners in 2009. “Mrs. She also is a past trustee of the Museum of Modern Art of New York. The ranch between Lubbock and Dallas boasts more than 142,000 acres and had been owned by Marion's family for 150 years.