
Small
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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Self-Portrait 24.82
Arthur Hent
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 21 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch
$179




Mes petits bonheurs A
Aude Herlédan
Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$7,143

From The Narrow View
Salik Ansari
Painting - 43 x 43 x 1 cm Painting - 16.9 x 16.9 x 0.4 inch
$3,095

Volatile en lignes
Arnaud Dromigny
Painting - 42 x 29.7 x 2 cm Painting - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0.8 inch
$452





Port en origami 2
László Mester de Parajd
Painting - 40 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch
$1,143

Ombre et lumière
László Mester de Parajd
Painting - 40 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch
$1,143




Vertical dislocado
Rafael Barrios
Sculpture - 45 x 18 x 9 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 7.1 x 3.5 inch
$9,524

Anverso Derecha 100 / 500 Valor Real Diptych
Rodrigo Spinel
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 28 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 11 x 0.1 inch
$1,000

Abstrait Bleu n°4
Jacqueline Chatelain
Painting - 30 x 30 x 1.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.6 inch
$298







Sphères convoitées
Emmanuelle Vroelant
Painting - 50 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$5,000



Géométrie
Damien Berrard
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 40 x 1.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch
$119

Géométrie II
Damien Berrard
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 40 x 1.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch
$119






Isidore 24.01
Arthur Hent
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 21 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch
$333

Tour 24.05
Arthur Hent
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 21 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch
$179

Architecture du Pouvoir 24.06
Arthur Hent
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 21 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch
$202








Articulation 22.03
Arthur Hent
Fine Art Drawings - 42 x 29.7 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0.1 inch
$333

The Sunrise II
Alejandro Moretti
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 42 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 16.5 x 0 inch
$346







My Path has been stretched
Bianca Caloi di Grassi
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch
$1,024




Sin título (Un espacio en construcción)
Miquel Ponce
Painting - 42 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm Painting - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch
$476


Sin título (Un espacio en construcción)
Miquel Ponce
Painting - 42 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm Painting - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch
$476

Sin título (Un espacio en construcción)
Miquel Ponce
Painting - 42 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm Painting - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch
$476

Movimientos Geometricos 9
Ben Abounassif
Painting - 40 x 40 x 1 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch
$6,905



The Geometry of Consciousness 3
Ramóna Csendes
Painting - 45 x 45 x 3 cm Painting - 17.7 x 17.7 x 1.2 inch
$1,845




The deconstructed garden
Amelia Wood
Painting - 50 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch
$762





Espiral con diedros
Paco Corell
Sculpture - 50 x 40 x 30 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 15.7 x 11.8 inch
$5,000

Trame de vie Cobalt 2
Tiphaine Descamps
Painting - 41 x 33 x 2 cm Painting - 16.1 x 13 x 0.8 inch
$536

Trame de vie Sienne
Tiphaine Descamps
Painting - 41 x 31 x 2 cm Painting - 16.1 x 12.2 x 0.8 inch
$476

Trame de vie printemps
Tiphaine Descamps
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$417

The Rise of Monochrome
Danilo Cedillo
Painting - 50 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch
$2,917

Crystal Reflection
Tomáš Brzon
Sculpture - 27.9 x 27.9 x 7.6 cm Sculpture - 11 x 11 x 3 inch
$12,000









