HELP MA BOAB! Graham McKean's Oor Wullie appears at auction

One of Scotland’s most successful artists has painted the iconic Sunday Post cartoon character “Oor Wullie” and according to D.C. Thomson the publishers of the Sunday Post, it’s the very first time he’s ever been depicted in a fine art painting. Indeed, The Sunday Post has shown huge enthusiasm for Graham McKean’s stunning painting and has featured it in an article on page 12 of today's edition (Sunday 8th May) of the publication.

The Ayrshire artist has produced paintings which have sold for well over £15,000 and his work has featured in some of London’s most prestigious contemporary galleries. Graham has also won a considerable number of high value commissions over the years including one from Celtic FC to depict The Lisbon Lions.


The oil on canvas is titled “Oor Wullie, Your Wullie, A Holiday Wullie” and is lot 1357 in the McTear's Fine And Contemporary Pictures sale on Thursday 12th May starting at 6.00 pm. It’s one of sixteen works by Graham McKean in the sale including several of his hugely popular pencil drawings.


McTear’s Director Brian Clements comments "Graham is one of Scotland’s most recognisable artists – nobody else paints or draws like Graham. We love his work and so do our buyers, worldwide.
He’s unquestionably one of our best selling artists and just as importantly, he’s a genuinely good guy.
Graham has never refused a request from me for something to sell at a charity dinner and he invariably gifts a much more valuable painting than we might usually expect. Over the years numerous charities have benefited substantially from Graham’s kindness and generosity. It’s always great to have his work involved in our auctions."
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