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![Sculpture, Dulas Bowl I, Philip Hearsey](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/300979_1_grid.jpg)
![Sculpture, Beach Song 22, Philip Hearsey](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/283480_1_grid.jpg)
![Sculpture, Bird II, Vincent Champion-Ercoli](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2192867_1_grid.jpg)
Bird II
Vincent Champion-Ercoli
Sculpture - 35.5 x 10.5 x 10 cm Sculpture - 14 x 4.1 x 3.9 inch
$3,027
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Space Flower I
Vincent Champion-Ercoli
Sculpture - 26 x 14.5 x 19 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 5.7 x 7.5 inch
$3,251
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Composition No. 323
Sumit Mehndiratta
Painting - 30.5 x 30.5 x 0.1 cm Painting - 12 x 12 x 0 inch
$785
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REF 16-24 - Composition n° 67
Jeanne
Painting - 33 x 24 x 1.8 cm Painting - 13 x 9.4 x 0.7 inch
$392
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Tactile memory #145
Natasha Zupan
Painting - 45.7 x 38.1 x 7.6 cm Painting - 18 x 15 x 3 inch
$4,200
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Tactile memory #120
Natasha Zupan
Painting - 45.7 x 38.1 x 7.6 cm Painting - 18 x 15 x 3 inch
$4,200
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Miroir d'Artistes
Jesús-Rafael Soto
Print - 50.2 x 50.2 x 5.1 cm Print - 19.75 x 19.75 x 2 inch
$24,000
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Creatio Continua Ice
Kuno Vollet
Sculpture - 30 x 30 x 10 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 11.8 x 3.9 inch
$1,457
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The arms of the little Cupid
Lilit Soghomonyan
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,794
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Strao (Black powder collection)
Alessandra Bisi
Painting - 30 x 20 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 7.9 x 0 inch
$191
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Metrographic II No.8
Jeremy Annear
Painting - 25.2 x 35.5 x 0.1 cm Painting - 9.9 x 14 x 0 inch
$1,989
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Maze of pain
Kat Zhivetin
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 30 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.8 x 0 inch
$289
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Sphères convoitées
Emmanuelle Vroelant
Painting - 50 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$4,709
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![Photography, Reflections of Modernity: Abstract Impressions at Mies van der Rohe Pavilion, Daniel Holfeld](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2193912_1_grid.jpg)
Reflections of Modernity: Abstract Impressions at Mies van der Rohe Pavilion
Daniel Holfeld
Photography - 20 x 30 cm Photography - 7.9 x 11.8 inch
$673
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![Photography, Colors Of Africa: Pretoria 1980, Nils Eichberg](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/1369110_1_grid.jpg)
Colors Of Africa: Pretoria 1980
Nils Eichberg
Photography - 50 x 50 cm Photography - 19.7 x 19.7 inch
$1,289
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Nu (série, croquis)
Kitty Sabatier
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch
$617
![Painting, Shaple Pompoulaine SHPL151, Marcel Speet](https://media.artsper.com/artwork/2206311_1_grid.jpg)
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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…