NEW YORK — A collection of twenty paintings by Wyeth artists, sourced from the estate of Linda Bean, granddaughter of L.L. Bean’s founder, is scheduled to be auctioned on Tuesday.
This impressive assortment, valued at over $3 million, will be part of Bonhams’ American Art auction in New York City, showcasing works by Andrew Wyeth, his son Jamie Wyeth, and their legendary illustrator grandfather, N.C. Wyeth.

In addition to Bean’s contributions, the auction will feature Norman Rockwell’s “A Scout is Loyal,” a 1940 painting that portrays a boy scout in front of symbols such as a flag, an eagle, and the iconic figures of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.
This particular piece won’t be from Bean’s collection but is presented by an anonymous collector, with estimates suggesting it could sell for between $3 million and $5 million, according to representatives from the auction house.

Linda Bean, who passed away in March at the age of 82, was known not only as a successful businesswoman from Maine but also a philanthropist and advocate for conservative issues.
As one of the two granddaughters of Leon Leonwood Bean, who established the renowned outdoor retail company L.L. Bean in 1912 in Freeport, Maine, she had a significant impact on the brand.
Bean was a long-time board member for the company, serving for nearly 50 years, and she ventured into other businesses, including lobster dealerships, where she launched the Linda Bean’s Perfect Maine Lobster brand.
Her life was largely spent in Port Clyde, Maine, where she made her home.

The Wyeth family’s legacy is deeply rooted in Maine, highlighted by Andrew Wyeth’s creation of the iconic 1948 painting “Christina’s World” in the nearby town of Cushing.
N.C. Wyeth, his grandfather, also had strong connections to the area, having owned a home in Port Clyde.
This auction will further showcase artworks from five additional members of the Wyeth family, emphasizing their enduring artistic heritage and influence.