Lot 45: Attributed to Harald Noritis (1927-), TWO BLUE RECTANGLES WITH CENTER RED STRIPE (A CANADIAN LANDSCAPE?), Colour lithograph on BFK Arches watermarked paper; inscribed “ARC” and numbered 77/90 in pencil to margin., Image/Sheeet 22.9 x 16.9 in —

ATTRIBUTED TO HARALD NORITIS (1927-), AUSTRALIANTWO BLUE RECTANGLES WITH CENTER RED STRIPE (A CANADIAN LANDSCAPE?)Colour lithograph on BFK Arches watermarked paper; inscribed “ARC” and numbered 77/90 in pencil to margin.Image/Sheeet 22.9 x 16.9 in — 58.2 x 43 cm; 25.7 x 18.9 in — 65.2 x 48 cmProvenance:The Estate of Katerina Haka-Ikse, TorontoNote:The family papers include a signed invitation to an exhibition held in Ottawa, Canada "Harald Noritis Paintings - Canadian Experiences" (a series of paintings by the Australian artist) to Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Ikse from the Cambrian Rose Gallery, 106 Rideau Street, Ottawa, May 3-18, 1985.Canadian artist-run centres (ARC or ARCs) are galleries and art spaces developed by artists in Canada since the 1960s. Emerging in the early 1970s, when Australian artists were forming the first alternative galleries, Canadian ARCs were responding and advocating for the artist's right to choose how they make and present their work.Along with John White and Tony McGillick, Harald Noritis was one of the founders of Sydney's Central Street Gallery.Estimate: $300—500