Dudley D. Watkins’ work fares well at auction By News reporter October 6 2010, 6:17pm October 6 2010, 6:17pm Share Dudley D. Watkins’ work fares well at auction Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/entertainment/culture/103751/dudley-d-watkins-work-fares-well-at-auction/ Copy Link The sale at Dundee auctioneers Curr & Dewar on Tuesday was a celebration of local artefacts. A sketch book of drawings by comic book artist Dudley D. Watkins, dating from 1945, went for £1600. The book had just three drawings, one of the Broons and two of Oor Wullie. It was expected to go for around £1000. There was also a plastercast of Oor Wullie at the auction. He was again seated on his upturned bucket and this sold for £240. Watkins’ characters seem to have an enduring appeal and a box of Broons and Oor Wullie annuals from various decades raised £80. Two Dundee-made Grandfather clocks dating from the late 18th and early 19th centuries were also under the hammer. The one made by James Cameron is Forfar-bound having been sold for £1100. The other did not reach its reserve. Meanwhile, a wooden sign from Franchi’s lunch and tearoom, a famous establishment in the old Overgate, went for £190.