Andrew Wyeth ( 1917 - 2009 ) was an American painter. Andrew Wyeth s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 10000 USD for SISSY, A STUDY FOR MY YOUNG FRIEND in 2009 to a remarkable record 6914500 USD for Above the Narrows in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.