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Want to pick up an impressive piece of artwork from the comfort of your sofa? Check out our pick of art dealers and upcoming auctions (拍卖) online.
FOREST GALLERY
For the past four decades, West Sussex based Forest Gallery has shown a selection of modern and traditional artwork from both British and international artists. Hundreds of artworks are available to purchase online, with free UK delivery for purchases over £250. forestgallery.com
SISTER7
The very first women’s gallery in Darwin, Australia, Sister7 is an Aboriginal women’s art gallery that features painted works from 17 professional artists. Sister7 provides a respectable platform for the artists to share both their work and their ancient stories. All artworks can be purchased via the website at sister7.gallery.
UPRISE ART
A self-described, ‘gallery for the next generation of art collectors’, Uprise Art focuses on eye-catching modern pieces from new New York artists. It features a varied media collection from works on paper to large-size sculptures, plus an ‘Art Under $800’ section for those new to art or looking for a range for gifting. upriseart.com
IMPRESSIONIST & MODERN ART
Sotheby’s London online auction features paintings, sculptures and works on paper from 19th- and 20th-century artists. Browse and bid (投标) via Sotheby’s website or app at 1pm on 7 April. There’s also a ‘Buy Now’ section for those who prefer not to bid. sothebys.com
MODERN BRITISH & 20TH CENTURY ART
Expect to be overwhelmed (压倒) by the choice of Modern British and 20th-century artworks in this two-part auction. The first is a live online auction; the second is a timed auction. Bid via the free live online service, or phone bidding at 10am on 20 April or 6pm on 25 April. sworder.co.uk
1. Which dealer is your best choice if you’re interested in artworks but unfamiliar with it?
A. SISTER 7.
B. UPRISE ART.
C. FOREST GALLARY.
D. IMPRESSIONIST & MODERN ART.
2. If you intended to bid for 20-century artworks on 20th April, how many ways do you have?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
3. What can we learn from the passage?
A. All artworks are available to purchase via forestgallery.com.
B. You will purchase whatever artworks you want at sister7.gallery.
C. MODERN BRITISH & 20TH CENTURY AR Tisa good choice to purchase a gift.
D. IMPRESSIONIST & MODERN ART offers customers who don’t like bid another choice.
4. What’s the purpose of the text?
A. To persuade readers to purchase artwork.
B. To recommend popular artworks to readers.
C. To introduce art online and auctions offline.
D. To give readers information to pick up artworks.
5. Where can you probably find the article?
A. On the art website. B. In a book review.
C. In a travel journal. D. In a fashion magazine.
