Linda Bean's Wyeth Paintings Auctioned for $3 Million

Twenty paintings by the Wyeth family from the estate of Linda Bean, granddaughter of L.L. Bean's founder, are to be auctioned at Bonhams in New York, with the collection valued at over $3 million. The auction, part of Bonhams' American Art Sale, also features Norman Rockwell's painting 'A Scout is Loyal,' expected to sell for $3 million to $5 million. Linda Bean, who passed away in March at 82, was a prominent Maine businesswoman and philanthropist, with strong ties to the Wyeth family known for their work in the region. Besides her contributions to L.L. Bean, she was involved in various Maine coast businesses and advocacy. The Wyeth family has a significant history in Maine, with Andrew Wyeth's 'Christina’s World' painted there. This auction includes works by N.C. Wyeth, Jamie Wyeth, and others, highlighting the family's artistic legacy.