Nouri Al-Rawi (Iraq, 1925-2014) The Songbird oil on canvas, framed signed 'Nouri Al-Rawi' and dated '1976', executed in 1976 93 x 65cm (36 5/8 x 25 9/16in). 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 'I met Nouri Al Rawi in the period of 1978 to 1979 in Baghdad, Iraq. While I only visited his studio once, I remember the multitude of artist works filling every room in his home. He was already famous, and yet he was very cordial in his meeting with me, a fan of his work. I purchased one painting directly from him and one from an exhibition of his work at the Iraq Museum of Modern Art.' This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com