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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, Broken Angelina, Wawapod

Broken Angelina

Wawapod

Print - 30 x 30 x 0.2 cm Print - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

$71

Print, Broken Marilyn, Wawapod

Broken Marilyn

Wawapod

Print - 30 x 30 x 0.2 cm Print - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

$71

Print, Lego Monroe, Wawapod

Lego Monroe

Wawapod

Print - 40 x 30 x 0.5 cm Print - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch

$71

Print, Mickey Monroe, Wawapod

Mickey Monroe

Wawapod

Print - 40 x 30 x 0.5 cm Print - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch

$71

Print, Frida Mickey, Wawapod

Frida Mickey

Wawapod

Print - 40 x 30 x 0.5 cm Print - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch

$71

Painting, So glamour, Dam Domido

So glamour

Dam Domido

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

$558

Painting, Jimi Hendrix, Ben B

Jimi Hendrix

Ben B

Painting - 41 x 33 x 1.5 cm Painting - 16.1 x 13 x 0.6 inch

$332

Painting, Bob Marley, Lasveguix

Bob Marley

Lasveguix

Painting - 40 x 30 x 0.02 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$356

Print, MARYLIN, Wawapod

MARYLIN

Wawapod

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

$178

Print, L'enfer, Carlos Olmo

L'enfer

Carlos Olmo

Print - 50 x 40 x 0.1 cm Print - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$95

Painting, Eternelle Marylin, Podkol

Eternelle Marylin

Podkol

Painting - 46 x 38 x 4 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 x 1.6 inch

$166

Painting, Nelson, Arnaud Dromigny

Nelson

Arnaud Dromigny

Painting - 40 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

$575

Photography, Green Day, Richard Beland

Green Day

Richard Beland

Photography - 27.9 x 35.6 x 5.1 cm Photography - 11 x 14 x 2 inch

$1,400

Photography, Épreuve 8, Zakari Babel

Épreuve 8

Zakari Babel

Photography - 24 x 36 x 0.5 cm Photography - 9.4 x 14.2 x 0.2 inch

$71

Painting, Frida, Viza

Frida

Viza

Painting - 42 x 42 x 1 cm Painting - 16.5 x 16.5 x 0.4 inch

$463

Painting, Jimi, Matthew Sadergaski

Jimi

Matthew Sadergaski

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

$1,424

Print, Marilyn, Dugudus

Marilyn

Dugudus

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

$107

Print, Casablanca, Carlos Olmo

Casablanca

Carlos Olmo

Print - 50 x 40 x 0.1 cm Print - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$95

Print, Basquiat Warhol, Wawapod

Basquiat Warhol

Wawapod

Print - 50 x 40 x 0.1 cm Print - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$178

Print, Marilyn, Mimmo Rotella

Marilyn

Mimmo Rotella

Print - 38.5 x 28.5 x 0.1 cm Print - 15.2 x 11.2 x 0 inch

$1,424

Painting, Frida, Julia Ruf

Frida

Julia Ruf

Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

$546

Painting, Marilyn (1), Sylvie Cappe

Marilyn (1)

Sylvie Cappe

Painting - 29 x 29 x 2.5 cm Painting - 11.4 x 11.4 x 1 inch

$214

Painting, Audrey, Sylvie Cappe

Audrey

Sylvie Cappe

Painting - 29 x 29 x 2.5 cm Painting - 11.4 x 11.4 x 1 inch

$214

Print, NTM, JMC

NTM

JMC

Print - 30 x 40 x 0.5 cm Print - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.2 inch

$59

Print, Prince, Ivan Messac

Prince

Ivan Messac

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

Sold

Painting, Paris 2, Joaquim Falcó

Paris 2

Joaquim Falcó

Painting - 50 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch

Sold

Print, Bruno, JMC

Bruno

JMC

Print - 40 x 30 x 0.5 cm Print - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch

$59

Painting, Tina Turner in gold, UTN

Tina Turner in gold

UTN

Painting - 29.5 x 29.5 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.6 x 11.6 x 0 inch

$415

Print, Vermeer, Olir Romanelli

Vermeer

Olir Romanelli

Print - 30 x 30 x 1 cm Print - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$59

Painting, Warhol, Andrew Tosh

Warhol

Andrew Tosh

Painting - 48 x 33 x 0.1 cm Painting - 18.9 x 13 x 0 inch

$475

Photography, Audrey Hepburn, Bridgeman

Audrey Hepburn

Bridgeman

Photography - 30 x 24 x 0.05 cm Photography - 11.8 x 9.4 x 0 inch

$297

Sculpture, Nuage, Sylvie Cappe

Nuage

Sylvie Cappe

Sculpture - 37.5 x 16 x 8 cm Sculpture - 14.8 x 6.3 x 3.1 inch

$308

Painting, Marilyn, Arnaud Dromigny

Marilyn

Arnaud Dromigny

Painting - 40 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

$575

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