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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, DeathQ2355, Death NYC

DeathQ2355

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$104

Print, DeathMb92, Death NYC

DeathMb92

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$104

Print, DeathQ696, Death NYC

DeathQ696

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$104

Print, DeathMb643, Death NYC

DeathMb643

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$104

Print, DeathQ960, Death NYC

DeathQ960

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$104

Print, DeathQ1932, Death NYC

DeathQ1932

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$104

Print, DeathQ1884, Death NYC

DeathQ1884

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$104

Print, DeathQ960, Death NYC

DeathQ960

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$104

Print, DeathQ1985, Death NYC

DeathQ1985

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$104

Print, Death04026, Death NYC

Death04026

Death NYC

Print - 32 x 45 x 0.1 cm Print - 12.6 x 17.7 x 0 inch

$104

Print, DeathP268, Death NYC

DeathP268

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$104

Print, DeathF1204, Death NYC

DeathF1204

Death NYC

Print - 32 x 45 x 0.1 cm Print - 12.6 x 17.7 x 0 inch

$104

Print, DeathQ1339, Death NYC

DeathQ1339

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$104

Print, DeathF1135, Death NYC

DeathF1135

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$104

Print, DeathMb352, Death NYC

DeathMb352

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$104

Print, DeathF1221, Death NYC

DeathF1221

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$104

Print, DeathP216, Death NYC

DeathP216

Death NYC

Print - 32 x 45 x 0.1 cm Print - 12.6 x 17.7 x 0 inch

$104

Painting, Stella, Albena Vatcheva

Stella

Albena Vatcheva

Painting - 43 x 43 x 0.4 cm Painting - 16.9 x 16.9 x 0.2 inch

$404

Photography, China Girl, Richard Dunkley

China Girl

Richard Dunkley

Photography - 50.8 x 40.6 x 2.5 cm Photography - 20 x 16 x 1 inch

$348

Painting, Two Figs, Michael Gorban

Two Figs

Michael Gorban

Painting - 20 x 33 x 3 cm Painting - 7.9 x 13 x 1.2 inch

$1,505

Painting, Horizons, Albena Vatcheva

Horizons

Albena Vatcheva

Painting - 30 x 25 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.8 x 0.8 inch

$209 $200

Painting, Nocturne, Eva Lemay

Nocturne

Eva Lemay

Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

$538

Painting, Autumn, Keti Shapatava

Autumn

Keti Shapatava

Painting - 30 x 40 x 1.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch

$1,404

Painting, Family 2, Keti Shapatava

Family 2

Keti Shapatava

Painting - 40 x 30 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.6 inch

$1,638

Painting, Untitled 4, Keti Shapatava

Untitled 4

Keti Shapatava

Painting - 40 x 40 x 2.5 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1 inch

$2,106

Print, The vote, Shuixin Xu

The vote

Shuixin Xu

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

$643

Print, The bomb, Shuixin Xu

The bomb

Shuixin Xu

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

$643

Painting, Paysage, Gilbert Pastor

Paysage

Gilbert Pastor

Painting - 27 x 30 x 0.1 cm Painting - 10.6 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$2,106

Painting, Paysage, Gilbert Pastor

Paysage

Gilbert Pastor

Painting - 26 x 35 x 0.1 cm Painting - 10.2 x 13.8 x 0 inch

$2,106

Sculpture, Vriach, Fabrice Lettron

Vriach

Fabrice Lettron

Sculpture - 42.5 x 8.5 x 8 cm Sculpture - 16.7 x 3.3 x 3.1 inch

$456

Painting, JM Basquiat, Spaco

JM Basquiat

Spaco

Painting - 40 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch

$328

Painting, Green eyes, Philippe Dias

Green eyes

Philippe Dias

Painting - 50 x 50 x 2.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1 inch

$2,281

Fine Art Drawings, Emotion 20200601, Yaki Li

Emotion 20200601

Yaki Li

Fine Art Drawings - 32 x 24 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.6 x 9.4 x 0 inch

$216

Painting, Mondo cane, Dr. Love

Mondo cane

Dr. Love

Painting - 40 x 30 x 0.2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

$105

Painting, Cadaqués, AVEL Muñoz

Cadaqués

AVEL Muñoz

Painting - 46 x 38 x 3 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 x 1.2 inch

$1,170

Painting, Mikonos, AVEL Muñoz

Mikonos

AVEL Muñoz

Painting - 45 x 38 x 3 cm Painting - 17.7 x 15 x 1.2 inch

$1,170

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