Grey Badger II was a fast runner and raised some good cow horses that the Four Sixes cowboys enjoyed riding. 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. Two-time world champion 'Dash for Cash' was reared at the property. 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. Miss Anne and Little Anne, the mother and daughter duo who have owned the 6666 Ranch for nearly a century, epitomize the beauty, strength, intelligence and steely resolve of the American cowgirl. As a result, George Humphreys had plenty of good Joe Hancock daughters to cross on Hollywood Gold. 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. Anne Grimes Anne Windfohr Grimes (born Phillips) Anne, Windfohr Grimes was born to Bill Meeker. 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. 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.. We take great pride in that museum., He said that even though he was a Yankee, he learned fast how to be a Texan. She has the best cattle in the country and raises top-notch horses. ", Anne Marion, mid 1960s (Courtesy the Estate of Mrs. John L. Marion and Sotheby's). Check Background Get Contact Info This Is Me - Edit Reputation & Background View All 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. This is for the first time that Bezos has got the first rank in this annual list. It was her baby and her idea, but is very important to me because it is something that we shared. In the Texas Panhandle near Borger, Burk bought the Dixon Creek Ranch from the Cunard Steamship Line. 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. Fort Worth. But in the 1880s when much of the land was still open range, Burk found another place to graze his cattle north of the Red River in Indian Territory. *Windi Phillips Grimes, investor, Houston, $20,000. 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. For most of her life,AnneWindfohrMarionhas wiggled her nose and made great things appear. When Burks father, Jerry Burnett, suggested his son act as trail boss and take another herd for him, Burk was ready to go. 99 luxury condos above Houston's first Thompson Hotel. It was the age before the Internet. Anne Marion inherited a ranch that was steeped in history, but thats not all. There have been a number of famous guests to visit the property, including Roosevelt, Wild West actor Will Rogers and the Indian Chief Quanah Parker. That way, you know your direction. Some people may think thats a silly thing to attribute toAnneMarion, but its my earliest and fondest memory., Long-time friend and hog-hunting buddy Gunnie Corbett agrees. We both have an uncanny ability to wiggle our noses like bunnies. When he turned 21, Tom became wagon boss of the Indian Territory unit of the Four Sixes Ranch. We were all emotional, and nobody made it happen more than she did. In a statement Sotheby's said it 'is honored to present works from the collection of legendary philanthropist and collector Mrs. John L. Marion'. In fact, she prefers it that way. And the wonderful thing is that she never seeks recognition. They brought Dash For Cash to the ranch, repurchased some shares in Streakin Six (he was bred by the ranch) and brought him back. Charley Hart, a veteran Burnett cowboy, was foreman of Triangle Ranch when this photo was taken in 1939. She is also survived by her daughter Windi Grimes, the great-great-granddaughter of old Burk Burnett who founded the ranch in 1870. Windi Grimes: My grandmother (Anne Burnett Tandy) built the I.M. Her father, James Goodwin Hall, was a stockbroker, pilot and horse breeder. I was probably a sophomore/junior at Hockaday when I started painting. Although on the board of trustees of the Museum of Modern Art in NYC, Anne Marion played her greatest role in her hometown vis--vis three institutions: the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and, reflecting her heritage, the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame (where she was inducted in 2005). J.J. Gibson was ranch manager from 1970 to 1991. Anneis very involved, Mike Gibson said. 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. She has one daughter, Anne "Windi" Phillips Grimes, who also has one daughter, Anne "Hallie" Grimes. Burnett and Ruth later divorced, and he married Mary Couts Barradel in 1892. _________________ Her mother eventually married Tandy Corporation founder Charles Tandy. Anneand John worked as a team from the beginning to start the Georgia OKeefe Museum in Santa Fe. She credited the cowboys and their families with instilling a set of values in her and teaching her how to raise livestock. Marion. Fort Worth Business Press His daughters also produced some great horses, including Two Eyed Jack and Peppy San Badger. 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 George Beggs, 82, is still ranching, working the three he owns. '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. Box 65, Fort Worth, TX 76101. 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. When J. J. Gibson took over as manager after Georges retirement, he realized they needed a cow with more hybrid vigor to take full advantage of the rougher terrain on parts of the ranch. Like his dad, Tom developed a relationship with Quanah Parker. Tom learned the cattle business from working as a ranch hand for his dad. In 2015 her fourth album, Art Angels, made . 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. Tom Burnett supposedly said that Joe Hancock was the finest horse he had ever seen. Burnett became president of theArdmore Oil Milling and Gin Company and expanded his property empire further by buying land in Fort Worth. We have traveled from Africa to Vietnam to China to the North Pole and back, he said. She answers PaperCitys questions now: I know your mother collected over a lifetime. 1).'. He was born in Bates County, Mo., on Jan. 1, 1849. John described how they met. Burk worked out a deal with legendary Comanche chief Quanah Parker to lease some of that land from the tribes. Gibson saidMarionhas a presence and that there is no doubt as to who is in charge, but that she is never intimidating. She bought a lot of art on trips. My grandmothers art collection was really good. 1. Sotheby's said the masterworks that formed her art collection were featured in her Fort Worth home, which was designed by architect I.M. All you have to do is talk to anyone who works for her. Horses have always been a major part of the Four Sixes Ranch. In 1994, the ranch was selected as the winner of the AQHA Best Remuda Award. The listing marks the first time in the ranch's history that it has been put on the market. 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. Because her mother spent so much time on the ranch, Little Anne spent a lot of time growing up on the Four Sixes. 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. 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. 05:25 GMT 21 Dec 2020. 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. The 1,500 head of livestock grazing on the land came with the purchase. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about Windi Grimes on MyHeritage, the world's family history network. Marion, the great-granddaughter of Capt. I said, Yes Maam, I can. Photo courtesy Wyman Meinzer and Sam Middleton. 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. Only their son Tom lived on to have a family and build his own ranching business. 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. 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 . We simply cannot imagine doing anything that would be less than satisfactory to her. She also is a past trustee of the Museum of Modern Art of New York. Following her death in February, the Four Sixes ranch is now being sold under the terms of her will. She generously shares her western heritage, and says that she doesnt stray far from it. She has Julie Phillips, her right arm. We had lunch, and that was all-just business for a long time. Loyd, had made him a director in the First National Bank shortly after he and Ruth married, but he made frequent trips to his ranches in his own custom-designed railroad car. Compared with other collections, it also stands apart because it spans archetypes of the two defining movements of post-war American art history, namely Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art.. Scooter did a good job, but he wasnt the horse that George liked to talk about when he was asked about horses on the Four Sixes. As a sign of their regard for Burk, the Comanche called him Mas-sa-suta, which meant Big Boss. As one of the largest ranches in Texas, it runs 20 miles long and around 12 miles wide. WG: Museum groups from all over the world have been through it. We offer our condolences to John, Windi Grimes, members of their family, and the countless lives that Anne touched through her generous philanthropy and stewardship in the arts. Taking into account various assets, Windi's net worth is greater than $499,999; and makes between $20 - 29,999 a year. Only their son Tom lived on to have a family and build his own ranching business. WG: Right, timeless is a perfect word for almost everything she did. Anne Marion, Texas Rancher, Heiress and Arts Patron, Dies at 81 - The New York Times. The famed auction house had to vie for it, according to the auction houses VP/senior press officer, Derek Parsons. She loves a good laugh. 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. 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.. In last 24 years, Gates has topped the list not one or two but 18 times. Burnett became president of theArdmore Oil Milling and Gin Company and expanded his property empire further by buying land in Fort Worth. 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. Loyd later joined some associates in founding the First National Bank in Fort Worth, the ninth national bank chartered in the United States. Tom and Ollie had one daughter, Anne Valiant Burnett. The general public may not know her name, and may not know who she is. Anne Marion was a great and generous supporter of our museum, Price says. She reads Danielle Steele novels. 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. Born Anne Burnett Hall, on Nov. 10, 1938, in Fort Worth, Marion represented the fourth generation of the renowned Burnett family. 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. LittleAnnewas born Nov. 10, 1938 in Fort Worth, the daughter ofAnneBurnett Tandy and her second husband, James Goodwin Hall, who helped establish the American Quarter Horse Association. Everything went well until Burk and his crew reached the Osage country in northern Indian Territory. As a result of this trip, the President and Burk remained friends for the rest of their lives. And, I have the hat with the Fort Worth crease.. There are names in Fort Worth that most people recognize right away, Phillips said. Over 140,000 acres of the ranch has been left untouched and various rivers run through the property. Burnett's father-in-law put up loans to buy racehorses, which were seen as a status symbol at the time, and his initial - L for Loyd - is still used on Burnett-branded horses today. John says that his wife is very loving, supportive and understanding. 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. Burnett and Ruth later divorced, and he married Mary Couts Barradel in 1892. The government reserved 488,000 acres for grazing use by the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache tribes. The estate also features the famous loft barn, which provided the backdrop for Marlboro cigarette adverts in the 1960s and '70s. I really loved it. Anne Marion was the lucky owner of this masterwork: Roy Lichtenstein's "Girl with Beach Ball II," 1977. 40," 1971, commanded a wall in Anne Marion's I. M. Pei-designed home, Fort Worth. Sotheby's said that a number of other works from her collection will be gifted to the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth. , updated Featured in "American Visionary: The Collection of Mrs. John L. Marion," at Sotheby's New York, Wednesday, May 12, 2021, the jaunty Pop art canvas went for $14 million. He had a net worth of $6 million at the time, which is equal to $93 million today. She has done remarkable things. I think thats why I.M. Some people speculation that many of the decisions that were made the next day regarding formation of the AQHA may actually have been made in Miss Annes dining room during dinner. At the time of his death his wealth was estimated to be $6million, which is roughly the equivalent of nearly $100million today. She adores dancing, especially Western Swing. 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. Former chief curator Michael Auping and I traveled around Japan with her in early 1997 to see as many buildings by Ando as possible. George Humphreys, who ran the ranch from 1932 until his retirement in 1970, was not only instrumental in developing the early horse program but also maintained a program of improving the ranch cattle by keeping purebred Hereford herds to supply the ranch with herd bulls and heifers. Hundreds of mares were soon being hauled to Guthrie during breeding season. 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.. 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. First, it wasAnnes mother,AnneTandy. 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. 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. Their only child died, and when Burk died in 1922, he willed the bulk of his estate to his granddaughter, Anne Valliant Burnett, in a trusteeship for her yet unborn child. Friends with Theodore Roosevelt, Cpt. P.O. Burk traveled to Washington, D.C., where he met with President Theodore Roosevelt to ask for an extension on the lease. In fact, on our first date, we ended up double dating in 1987, with Windi at a restaurant in New York. She wanted the best of the best. Burnett left the ranch to his daughter Anne Burnett when he died in a trust for her unborn child, who turned. She was very emotional the evening of the opening, said Dr. Marla Price, director of the Modern Art Museum. He serves as a consultant to the American Quarter Horse Journal 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. 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. 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 . 'Unpretentious and proud of her rancher legacy and lifestyle, Anne was a boldhearted Texan through-and-through. 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. The ranch also features multiple barns, pen areas and stalls for the horses. Her mothers third husband, oilman Bob Windfohr, adopted her. Windi Grimes is a resident of TX. 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. The Warhol achieved the status of top lot in the Anne Marion "American Visionary" auction with its final figure of $37 million. Anne Marion, an oil and ranching heiress, and quiet yet faithful philanthropist who became a leader in the Quarter Horse industry, died on Tuesday in California. Back to The News. Absolutely not! the store clerk said, noting the childs mother had set the rule. 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. The lower valley areas of the property have a variety of trees including soapberry, willows and hackberry. She married Mr Marion in 1988. 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The cattle, horses, and equipment are available to be purchased separately. Her mother, Anne Valliant Hall, was a rancher and horse breeder. At age 19, Burk Burnett went into business for himself with the purchase of 100 head of cattle wearing the 6666 brand. 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. She credited the cowboys and their families with instilling a set of values in her and teaching her how to raise livestock. There is also a round pen, dog kennel, two laborer houses and about 20 employee houses. Mom cares deeply about the community of Fort Worth, and she gets things done. Trying to be like the cowboys, she cursed, and promptly got her mouth washed out with soap (by the cowboys). Photo by Wyman Meinzer. Luke Kenton For Dailymail.com. What a range your mother collecting, from the image-based Pop of Warhol and Lichtenstein, to the nuanced abstraction of Clyfford Still. Loyd gathered and sold wild South Texas cattle for five years before using his cattle profits to open the Loyd Exchange Office on the square in Fort Worth in the early 1870s. 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 haveMarionas a citizen. Brangus bulls were used in the program until about 1996 when they were replaced by Angus bulls. ', Andy Warhol's Elvis 2 Times 1963, Silkscreen ink and silver paint on linen is expected to go for $20-30 million. She also is an honorary board member of the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center. 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. A forest of trees surrounding The Big House is evidence of the long life of the Four Sixes Ranch. She is always like that. I am sure that I could prepare for anything she may want me to take on in the future. Pending the sale, the ranch is being operated by Annes daughter, Anne Windfohr Windi Grimes, who is Burks great-great-granddaughter. 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. 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. Samuel Burk Burnett, was the heiress to the historic Four Sixes Ranch in King County in West Texas. If she doesnt like something, now, she will tell ya. When my dad was ill, she constantly asked how he was doing and how I was doing. Her family said her death was the result of a battle with lung cancer. 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). 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. Annehas been involved in almost every aspect of the cultural development and business planning for the future of Fort Worth. He and his wife, Mavis, live in Amarillo, Texas. I have always believed that you do what you have to, and what is expected of you. He serves as a consultant to the. FORT WORTH, TXFEBRUARY 12, . The listing marks the first time in the ranch's history that it has been put on the market. The 6666 ranch between Lubbock and Dallas with over 142,000 acres, has been owned. WG: No, I think she loved them all, and she liked the juxtaposition and the relationship they had in the house. Its everything from beautiful, amazing Taos founders to current Cowboy Arts Association artists. Through the years, there have been just five foremen at the ranch headquarters in Guthrie. Windi maintains relationships with many people -- family, friends, associates, & neighbors -- including Julie Phillips and David Grimes. She was also lots of fun. Legendary Four Sixes cowboy Boots ONeal is 88 years old and has been taking care of livestock horseback for 75 of his 88 years. The first three marriages ended in divorce before she married John Marion in 1988. Together with her second husband, James Goodwin Hall, Miss Anne helped form the American Quarter Horse Association in 1940. Its not just family that has longevity on the ranch. When asked about her heroes,AnneMarionnamed only one, her great grandfather, Captain Samuel Burk Burnett. Relationships Interlocks Giving Data Because of her devotion to the land,Marionreceived the prestigious Charles Goodnight Award in 1993. He acquired the 26,000-acre Triangle Ranch near Iowa Park in 1910 and expanded those holdings by buying five more ranches in the next 15 yearsincluding another Triangle Ranch near Paducahfor a total of more than 100,000 acres. Others just called him Tom. Case closed. Phillips laughs. [She] is a Texan committed to nourishing our states flourishing arts community. After Dr. Blodgett had been at the ranch a few years, Anne talked to him about expanding the horse operation and perhaps making a bigger impact in the industry. and It was the first art museum in Texas and was originally called the Fort Worth Art Association. 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. Pei. Andy Warhols "Elvis 2 Times," 1963, speaks to the lore of the American cowboy via the King. Beyond the magazine. Everybody just knows what needs to be done. Mike is related to David M Grimes and Julie Autry Phillips as well as 2 additional people. The historic and massive ranch was never won in a poker game and no one knows the origin of the brand, but every rancher in America knows the brand. How high? He and his wife, Mavis, live in Amarillo, Texas. 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. Visitors to the home included President Roosevelt, Will Rogers and Quanah Parker, among others. The estate also features the famous loft barn, which provided the backdrop for Marlboro cigarette adverts in the 1960s and '70s. 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. The birth of my child and the opening of the museum have been two of my proudest moments,Marionsaid. Anne married David, Michael Grimes. The area was known as the Big Pasture, and it was open prairie land with good grass. Theranch between Lubbock and Dallas boasts more than 142,000 acres and had been owned by Marion's family for 150 years. . Mrs. Marion assumed management of the Four Sixes in 1980. The Burnetts, however, werent the only ranchers leasing land from the Indians. She grew up in Fort Worth and in Guthrie, in northern Texas, where the Four Sixes ranch is headquartered. ', Clyfford Still, PH-125 (1948-No. There have been a number of famous guests to visit the property, including Roosevelt, Wild West actor Will Rogers and the Indian Chief Quanah Parker. 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. 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 doesnt need to do those things. The 6666 Ranch was founded by her great-grandfather, Samuel Burk Burnett.
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