Suad Al Attar (Iraq, born 1942) The Dreamer oil on canvas, framed executed circa 1976 100 x 90cm (39 3/8 x 35 7/16in). Footnotes: Provenance: Property from the collection of the late Michael William Palmer, an American Civil Engineer and Art Collector based in Iraq 1976-1980 Thence by descent to the present owner, Texas Michael William Palmer was an American civil engineer working for Acres International, a Canadian engineering firm, when he received the assignment to travel to Iraq in 1976. During his four years as an expatriate, he primarily oversaw construction of electrical substations and transmission lines across Iraq, including Khor Al Zubair, Al Diwaniyah, Baghdad, and Al-Qa'im. While working in Iraq, Mr. Palmer became greatly impressed with the skill and inspiration of Iraqi artists. He attended many art exhibitions and numerous studios, developing personal friendships with the artists whose works he acquired. He carefully documented all the works in his collection and kept notes of his personal encounters with the artists he collected which provide a valuable insight into the history of the collection. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * AR * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com