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Recent trends in contemporary art have meant that we've grown accustomed to large scale pieces, be that huge canvases, enormous sculptures, or giant installations.

However, the miniature has always been an important part of contemporary art. Be it paintings, sculpture, or photography as well as small format drawings, the reduced dimensions of the artwork puts new constraints on the artist, forcing them to develop their techniques and artistic finesse.


Jeff Wall, an American photographer known for his large scale photographic prints on huge illuminated boxes, has said that “the scale of a piece is not about the dimensions of it, but about the internal tensions within the composition".


Believe it or not, miniature pieces have many advantages. Smaller formats allow the artists to show off a different range of talents and techniques, and sometimes even create the impression of a much higher quality piece – such as engravings or prints. Creating a miniature is a sure sign of precision and skill.

They are also more practical to exhibit than the enormous artworks: we've all got a little space on a shelf ready to welcome a miniature sculpture, photo or drawing.


Another very practical aspect of miniatures is the myriad possibilities for display: you could put together a full shelf of statuettes, or even a dedicated framing wall – which is an increasingly popular method for display, and makes for the perfect decorative addition to a living room or bedroom. It's a mixed composition made up of an array of pieces – you guessed it – all on the same wall. The diminutive size of the miniatures also makes it easier to make sure your favourite pieces are displayed in pride of place.

Even artists who are known for their monumental works are slowly getting into miniatures, like Jeff Wall in his exhibition at the Cartier Foundation.


The miniature is making a big name for itself as a growing trend across the contemporary art world; from Gaspard Mitz, who creates tiny versions of the interiors of famous art galleries in his 'Box Stories', to the photography of Samsofy, who recreates scenes from daily life with miniscule Lego 'actors'.  


Last but not least, the small scale of the pieces means that even big names come with small price tags, meaning that miniatures make excellent presents. So, go on, what are you waiting for? Browse our selection of miniature works now…

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Print, Concept #81, Petr Strnad

Concept #81

Petr Strnad

Print - 50 x 33.3 x 0.1 cm Print - 19.7 x 13.1 x 0 inch

$155

Sculpture, Turnout, Philip Hearsey

Turnout

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 10 x 31 x 18 cm Sculpture - 3.9 x 12.2 x 7.1 inch

$1,371

Painting, Abstract geometrik, Tarek

Abstract geometrik

Tarek

Painting - 38 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 15 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch

$596

Sculpture, Ritual, Philip Hearsey

Ritual

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 26 x 12 x 11 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 4.7 x 4.3 inch

$2,469

Painting, Composition 119, Xiu

Composition 119

Xiu

Painting - 50 x 20 x 1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 7.9 x 0.4 inch

$715

Sculpture, Cycles X, Philip Hearsey

Cycles X

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 45 x 39 x 10 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 15.4 x 3.9 inch

$4,172

Painting, Stimulus 4, Gina Vor

Stimulus 4

Gina Vor

Painting - 45 x 45 x 2 cm Painting - 17.7 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch

$477

Sculpture, Wedge, Scott Troxel

Wedge

Scott Troxel

Sculpture - 34.9 x 14.6 x 5.7 cm Sculpture - 13.75 x 5.75 x 2.25 inch

$954

Sculpture, Accord, Philip Hearsey

Accord

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 24.5 x 25.5 x 2.5 cm Sculpture - 9.6 x 10 x 1 inch

$1,376

Painting, Ecru, Sophie Dumont

Ecru

Sophie Dumont

Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,788

Painting, Amarillo, Sophie Dumont

Amarillo

Sophie Dumont

Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,788

Sculpture, Les gouttes, Go Segawa

Les gouttes

Go Segawa

Sculpture - 18.4 x 29.4 x 29.4 cm Sculpture - 7.2 x 11.6 x 11.6 inch

$1,907

Sculpture, Instinct, Philip Hearsey

Instinct

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 37 x 32 x 10 cm Sculpture - 14.6 x 12.6 x 3.9 inch

$5,291

Sculpture, Cycles X, Philip Hearsey

Cycles X

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 45 x 39 x 10 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 15.4 x 3.9 inch

$5,291

Painting, P1.15, Jean Feinberg

P1.15

Jean Feinberg

Painting - 32.4 x 33.1 cm Painting - 12.8 x 13 inch

$1,693

Fine Art Drawings, Théorèmes #1, Nagsoul

Théorèmes #1

Nagsoul

Fine Art Drawings - 22 x 32 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$954

Painting, RefletX14, Sylvie Guyomard

RefletX14

Sylvie Guyomard

Painting - 46 x 46 x 0.2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch

$894

Painting, Estroflesso, Lotario

Estroflesso

Lotario

Painting - 50 x 50 x 8 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 3.1 inch

$596

Painting, Budini, Lotario

Budini

Lotario

Painting - 50 x 40 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

$596

Sculpture, Cycles XII, Philip Hearsey

Cycles XII

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 45 x 39 x 10 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 15.4 x 3.9 inch

$4,939

Painting, Stimulus 2, Gina Vor

Stimulus 2

Gina Vor

Painting - 45 x 45 x 2 cm Painting - 17.7 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch

$477

Painting, Umbilical., Ana Seggiaro

Umbilical.

Ana Seggiaro

Painting - 30 x 24.9 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

$750

Painting, Composition 305, Xiu

Composition 305

Xiu

Painting - 50 x 20 x 1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 7.9 x 0.4 inch

$715

Painting, Composition 302, Xiu

Composition 302

Xiu

Painting - 50 x 20 x 1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 7.9 x 0.4 inch

$834

Painting, La géométrie, Yrak

La géométrie

Yrak

Painting - 50 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch

$2,623

Sculpture, Laguna 2, Scott Troxel

Laguna 2

Scott Troxel

Sculpture - 35.6 x 26.7 x 5.7 cm Sculpture - 14 x 10.5 x 2.25 inch

$1,848

Fine Art Drawings, Coastal burn, Nagsoul

Coastal burn

Nagsoul

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 30 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.8 inch

$715

Print, Alcyone, L'Atlas

Alcyone

L'Atlas

Print - 50 x 50 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 inch

$346

Painting, Performat 2., Petr Strnad

Performat 2.

Petr Strnad

Painting - 27.9 x 19.6 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11 x 7.7 x 0 inch

$215

Sculpture, Soobie, Scott Troxel

Soobie

Scott Troxel

Sculpture - 33 x 40.6 x 5.1 cm Sculpture - 13 x 16 x 2 inch

$2,384

Sculpture, Hot Mess, Scott Troxel

Hot Mess

Scott Troxel

Sculpture - 35.6 x 20.3 x 5.7 cm Sculpture - 14 x 8 x 2.25 inch

$1,788

Sculpture, Black Hawk, Scott Troxel

Black Hawk

Scott Troxel

Sculpture - 36.8 x 33 x 5.7 cm Sculpture - 14.5 x 13 x 2.25 inch

$2,444

Sculpture, Navy Reds, Scott Troxel

Navy Reds

Scott Troxel

Sculpture - 33 x 27.9 x 5.7 cm Sculpture - 13 x 11 x 2.25 inch

$2,444

Sculpture, Flashe, Scott Troxel

Flashe

Scott Troxel

Sculpture - 29.2 x 25.4 x 5.7 cm Sculpture - 11.5 x 10 x 2.25 inch

$1,192

Sculpture, Wavy Olive, Scott Troxel

Wavy Olive

Scott Troxel

Sculpture - 43.2 x 17.8 x 5.7 cm Sculpture - 17 x 7 x 2.25 inch

$834

Fine Art Drawings, XX164175, Pierre Muckensturm

XX164175

Pierre Muckensturm

Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.7 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.7 inch

$775

Sculpture, Nº 208, Pere Aragay

Nº 208

Pere Aragay

Sculpture - 45 x 30 x 25 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 11.8 x 9.8 inch

$2,384

Sculpture, Clover, Scott Troxel

Clover

Scott Troxel

Sculpture - 26.7 x 24.1 x 5.1 cm Sculpture - 10.5 x 9.5 x 2 inch

$2,384

Sculpture, Instinct, Philip Hearsey

Instinct

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 37.05 x 32 x 10 cm Sculpture - 14.6 x 12.6 x 3.9 inch

$4,470