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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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Painting, King Pleasure, PyB

King Pleasure

PyB

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

€190

Painting, King Kong, PyB

King Kong

PyB

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

€190

Print, Death Ma22, Death NYC

Death Ma22

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Porsche Legend, Ske

Porsche Legend

Ske

Print - 40 x 40 x 0.1 cm Print - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

€140

Sculpture, Coke, JP Malot

Coke

JP Malot

Sculpture - 30 x 40 x 3 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch

€589

Painting, Tree of Life, Willy B

Tree of Life

Willy B

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

€800

Painting, Love, Willy B

Love

Willy B

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

€800

Painting, Live Inspired, Willy B

Live Inspired

Willy B

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

€800

Painting, Girls of Summer, Willy B

Girls of Summer

Willy B

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

€800

Painting, Grenades, Willy B

Grenades

Willy B

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

€800

Painting, Bugs, Willy B

Bugs

Willy B

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

€800

Painting, N5 Colors, Spaco

N5 Colors

Spaco

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

€180

Painting, Porsche speed, Spaco

Porsche speed

Spaco

Painting - 45 x 38 x 2 cm Painting - 17.7 x 15 x 0.8 inch

€330

Painting, L0uis Vuitt0n gold, Spaco

L0uis Vuitt0n gold

Spaco

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

€180

Sculpture, Free bird, Le Marquis

Free bird

Le Marquis

Sculpture - 32 x 20 x 20 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch

€900

Painting, Mr.Hope en couleur, MrHope

Mr.Hope en couleur

MrHope

Painting - 40 x 40 x 1 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch

€100

Painting, Maria Callas, Spaco

Maria Callas

Spaco

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

€180

Painting, Go panda, Eklektik

Go panda

Eklektik

Painting - 29 x 29 x 3 cm Painting - 11.4 x 11.4 x 1.2 inch

€250

Painting, I am what I am, Psyckoze

I am what I am

Psyckoze

Painting - 46 x 38 x 1 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 x 0.4 inch

€1,800

Painting, Max Verstappen f1, PyB

Max Verstappen f1

PyB

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

€190

Painting, Simone Veil, PyB

Simone Veil

PyB

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

€190

Painting, Marianne liberty obey, PyB

Marianne liberty obey

PyB

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

€290

Painting, Donald Lagerfeld, Daru

Donald Lagerfeld

Daru

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

€1,200

Painting, O man replay, PyB

O man replay

PyB

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

€99

Painting, Le gardien, Timothy Archer

Le gardien

Timothy Archer

Painting - 40 x 30 x 0.1 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch

€1,350

Print, Death03997, Death NYC

Death03997

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Death03286, Death NYC

Death03286

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Death02327, Death NYC

Death02327

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathMa84, Death NYC

DeathMa84

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Death03969, Death NYC

Death03969

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathMa697, Death NYC

DeathMa697

Death NYC

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

€89

Sculpture, Acrobates Haring, Spaco

Acrobates Haring

Spaco

Sculpture - 29 x 21 x 6 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 8.3 x 2.4 inch

€250

Sculpture, Monkey Basquiat, Spaco

Monkey Basquiat

Spaco

Sculpture - 19 x 30 x 6 cm Sculpture - 7.5 x 11.8 x 2.4 inch

€250

Sculpture, Fighting Donald, Daru

Fighting Donald

Daru

Sculpture - 41 x 41 x 5 cm Sculpture - 16.1 x 16.1 x 2 inch

€893

Sculpture, I'm Free, Daru

I'm Free

Daru

Sculpture - 41 x 41 x 5 cm Sculpture - 16.1 x 16.1 x 2 inch

€893

Print, Death04548, Death NYC

Death04548

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Death02773, Death NYC

Death02773

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Deathma701, Death NYC

Deathma701

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Deathf1614, Death NYC

Deathf1614

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Deathma280, Death NYC

Deathma280

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Deathm6167, Death NYC

Deathm6167

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Deathma280, Death NYC

Deathma280

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Deathq867, Death NYC

Deathq867

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Death04200, Death NYC

Death04200

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathF1398, Death NYC

DeathF1398

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Deathp643, Death NYC

Deathp643

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathMb585, Death NYC

DeathMb585

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Deathm4794, Death NYC

Deathm4794

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Deathm4679, Death NYC

Deathm4679

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathF1248, Death NYC

DeathF1248

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathF1220, Death NYC

DeathF1220

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathF1131, Death NYC

DeathF1131

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathM4842, Death NYC

DeathM4842

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathM4791, Death NYC

DeathM4791

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathM4631, Death NYC

DeathM4631

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathF1630, Death NYC

DeathF1630

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathMa280, Death NYC

DeathMa280

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 31 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.2 x 0 inch

€89

Print, DeathMb351, Death NYC

DeathMb351

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathM5036, Death NYC

DeathM5036

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathM5069, Death NYC

DeathM5069

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathP435, Death NYC

DeathP435

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathMa87, Death NYC

DeathMa87

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathMb586, Death NYC

DeathMb586

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathQ2331, Death NYC

DeathQ2331

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathQ1752, Death NYC

DeathQ1752

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathQ246, Death NYC

DeathQ246

Death NYC

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

€89

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