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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, Reduced Soup Can, Zedsy

Reduced Soup Can

Zedsy

Print - 50 x 36 x 2 cm Print - 19.7 x 14.2 x 0.8 inch

$1,500

Painting, H. dogs Colors, PyB

H. dogs Colors

PyB

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

$227

Painting, French kiss, PyB

French kiss

PyB

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

$238

Print, Brigitte B, Mischa Baker

Brigitte B

Mischa Baker

Print - 50 x 50 x 5 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 x 2 inch

$1,067

Print, Frenchy, In the Woup

Frenchy

In the Woup

Print - 40 x 40 cm Print - 15.7 x 15.7 inch

$83

Print, Darth Ziggy, Batik

Darth Ziggy

Batik

Print - 40.6 x 30.5 x 0 cm Print - 16 x 12 x 0.01 inch

$542

Painting, Andy Grey, Diego Barros

Andy Grey

Diego Barros

Painting - 35 x 27 x 4 cm Painting - 13.8 x 10.6 x 1.6 inch

$1,431

Sculpture, C colors, Spaco

C colors

Spaco

Sculpture - 20 x 26 x 6 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 10.2 x 2.4 inch

$298

Print, Pikachu, In the Woup

Pikachu

In the Woup

Print - 40 x 40 cm Print - 15.7 x 15.7 inch

$83

Print, Batman, In the Woup

Batman

In the Woup

Print - 40 x 40 cm Print - 15.7 x 15.7 inch

$83

Sculpture, Diamond ( Red ), Jeff Koons

Diamond ( Red )

Jeff Koons

Sculpture - 32.4 x 39.2 x 32 cm Sculpture - 12.8 x 15.4 x 12.6 inch

$26,227

Sculpture, Ballon Animals, Jeff Koons

Ballon Animals

Jeff Koons

Sculpture - 39.2 x 34.9 x 20.9 cm Sculpture - 15.4 x 13.7 x 8.2 inch

$41,724

Fine Art Drawings, Tattoo Checker, Spencer Harris

Tattoo Checker

Spencer Harris

Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 22.9 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 9 x 0.8 inch

$1,950

Fine Art Drawings, Devil Pig, Spencer Harris

Devil Pig

Spencer Harris

Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 22.9 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 9 x 0.8 inch

$1,950

Fine Art Drawings, Car Flames, Spencer Harris

Car Flames

Spencer Harris

Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 22.9 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 9 x 0.8 inch

$1,950

Painting, Desperate, MC Garbage

Desperate

MC Garbage

Painting - 40 x 40 x 4 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch

$1,144

Painting, Blue Peace, M. Koeur

Blue Peace

M. Koeur

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

$1,311

Sculpture, Of the galaxy, Eric Liot

Of the galaxy

Eric Liot

Sculpture - 40 x 30 x 1 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$3,934

Painting, Portrait 02, Loi Duc

Portrait 02

Loi Duc

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

$1,729

Painting, Sans titre #3, Block513

Sans titre #3

Block513

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

$358

Sculpture, Flacon Rolex, Fred Meurice

Flacon Rolex

Fred Meurice

Sculpture - 29 x 32 x 3 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 12.6 x 1.2 inch

$507

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

$72

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

$72

Print, MBAPPLE, Wawapod

MBAPPLE

Wawapod

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

$72

Painting, Party, Vcan

Party

Vcan

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

$1,371

Painting, Celebration, Vcan

Celebration

Vcan

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

$1,431

Print, Fix you, Yohan Storti

Fix you

Yohan Storti

Print - 49 x 49 x 0.1 cm Print - 19.3 x 19.3 x 0 inch

$106

Sculpture, Gold goldorak, Spaco

Gold goldorak

Spaco

Sculpture - 19 x 29 x 11 cm Sculpture - 7.5 x 11.4 x 4.3 inch

$405

Sculpture, Acro bates, PyB

Acro bates

PyB

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

$298

Sculpture, Le coeur de H., PyB

Le coeur de H.

PyB

Sculpture - 27 x 22 x 6 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 8.7 x 2.4 inch

$298

Sculpture, Coupling, PyB

Coupling

PyB

Sculpture - 27 x 26 x 6 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 10.2 x 2.4 inch

$298

Sculpture, Baby boy, PyB

Baby boy

PyB

Sculpture - 29 x 14 x 6 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 5.5 x 2.4 inch

$298

Sculpture, Totem boys Haring, PyB

Totem boys Haring

PyB

Sculpture - 29 x 12 x 6 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 4.7 x 2.4 inch

$298

Sculpture, Girl Banksy Supreme, PyB

Girl Banksy Supreme

PyB

Sculpture - 28 x 20 x 6 cm Sculpture - 11 x 7.9 x 2.4 inch

$298