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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, Heir, Melbourne Aquino

Heir

Melbourne Aquino

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

$575

Painting, Shot me down, Florkey

Shot me down

Florkey

Painting - 49 x 49 x 1 cm Painting - 19.3 x 19.3 x 0.4 inch

$593

Photography, Je ne perds jamais, Marick

Je ne perds jamais

Marick

Photography - 50 x 40 x 1 cm Photography - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch

$475

Painting, Loved, Silvano

Loved

Silvano

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

$297

Painting, Toxic, Silvano

Toxic

Silvano

Painting - 50 x 50 x 1.7 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.7 inch

$214

Print, Frieda, Maria Rivans

Frieda

Maria Rivans

Print - 49.5 x 34.5 cm Print - 19.5 x 13.6 inch

$452

Print, Wrong Gig, Ellis

Wrong Gig

Ellis

Print - 48 x 48 x 5 cm Print - 18.9 x 18.9 x 2 inch

$459

Print, Blind Love, Ellis

Blind Love

Ellis

Print - 48 x 48 x 1 cm Print - 18.9 x 18.9 x 0.4 inch

$459

Print, The Usual Ma'am, Ellis

The Usual Ma'am

Ellis

Print - 48 x 48 x 1 cm Print - 18.9 x 18.9 x 0.4 inch

$459

Sculpture, Compact van Gogh, Gameon

Compact van Gogh

Gameon

Sculpture - 33 x 33 x 4 cm Sculpture - 13 x 13 x 1.6 inch

$1,305

Fine Art Drawings, Silly Marilyn, Noir Artist

Silly Marilyn

Noir Artist

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 47 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 18.5 inch

$2,076

Print, Jazz & Rock, Tristan MM

Jazz & Rock

Tristan MM

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

$59

Print, Steve 24H, Tristan MM

Steve 24H

Tristan MM

Print - 30 x 24 x 1 cm Print - 11.8 x 9.4 x 0.4 inch

$59

Print, Bard Red, Richard Levine

Bard Red

Richard Levine

Print - 32 x 30 x 1 cm Print - 12.6 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$276

Painting, Goldophone, Mr Cute

Goldophone

Mr Cute

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

$463

Print, Gandhi, Richard Levine

Gandhi

Richard Levine

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

$276

Fine Art Drawings, Etude Rimbaud 2, Gabor Breznay

Etude Rimbaud 2

Gabor Breznay

Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 30 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$475

Painting, Kate Moss, Socrate

Kate Moss

Socrate

Painting - 50 x 40 x 1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch

$830

Photography, Kate Moss Nude, Bert Stern

Kate Moss Nude

Bert Stern

Photography - 49 x 33 x 1 cm Photography - 19.3 x 13 x 0.4 inch

$4,627

Photography, Kate Moss, Bert Stern

Kate Moss

Bert Stern

Photography - 48 x 33 cm Photography - 18.9 x 13 inch

$4,627

Print, Kate Moss AK, Death NYC

Kate Moss AK

Death NYC

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

$70

Print, DeathQ856, Death NYC

DeathQ856

Death NYC

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

$106

Photography, Natalie Wood, Bert Stern

Natalie Wood

Bert Stern

Photography - 35.5 x 30.5 x 1 cm Photography - 14 x 12 x 0.4 inch

$4,627

Painting, Vogue la nuit, Dr. Love

Vogue la nuit

Dr. Love

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

$142 $107

Painting, Queen Bardot, Spaco

Queen Bardot

Spaco

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

$225

Photography, David Bowie, Mick Rock

David Bowie

Mick Rock

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

$2,918

Photography, Jimmy Page, Robert Knight

Jimmy Page

Robert Knight

Photography - 40.6 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 16 x 20 x 2 inch

$1,450

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