Israel Flag at the Speed of Light
James Rosenquist
Print - 41 x 31 cm Print - 16.1 x 12.2 inch
$4,500
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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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Big Mickey revisité
Fabien Verschaere
Sculpture - 33 x 19 x 13 cm Sculpture - 13 x 7.5 x 5.1 inch
$2,373
Van Gogh Museum Self Portrait 400% + 100%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 13 x 10 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.9 inch
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The I Like The Way You Kiss Me
Stephanie Godann
Painting - 27.5 x 27.5 x 4 cm Painting - 10.8 x 10.8 x 1.6 inch
$652 $587
Nouvelle Vague
Alexandre Taillandier
Fine Art Drawings - 41 x 33 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.1 x 13 x 0.4 inch
$854
Portrait 1
Alexandre Taillandier
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 30 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
$569
Vive les fleurs
Seb Paul Michel
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$70
Vive les fleurs et les fleurs cool (2)
Seb Paul Michel
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$70
Vive les fleurs et les chats en scooter
Seb Paul Michel
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$70
Vive les fleurs multicolores et cool
Seb Paul Michel
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
$202 $112
Oops! i did it again
Golden Boy
Sculpture - 25 x 28 x 4 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 11 x 1.6 inch
$522 $439
Tous à la playa
Seb Paul Michel
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$475 $380
Vive les fleurs et les chats en voiture
Seb Paul Michel
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$415 $208
Le monde coloré de Mr.Hope
MrHope
Painting - 40 x 40 x 1 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch
$178 $160
Vive les fleurs et le skate
Seb Paul Michel
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$70
Süsser die Glocken - Silk, wire, plastic, paint, latex, wood, glass and clay
Lena Widmann
Sculpture - 50 x 20 x 20 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch
$5,932
Elément du feu - Les 5 éléments
Violeta Mouysset dite Mvili
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$380
Elément de l'eau - Les 5 éléments
Violeta Mouysset dite Mvili
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$380
Eléments de la terre - Les 5 éléments
Violeta Mouysset dite Mvili
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$380
Elément de l'air - Les 5 éléments
Violeta Mouysset dite Mvili
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$380
Liberté - Faits de société
Violeta Mouysset dite Mvili
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$380
Jeux et monde virtuel
Violeta Mouysset dite Mvili
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$297
Vive les fleurs et les fleurs cool
Seb Paul Michel
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$129
Vive les fleurs et les fleurs
Seb Paul Michel
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$129
Vive les fleurs
Seb Paul Michel
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$70
Vive les fleurs et le surf
Seb Paul Michel
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$70
Quand ma matrioshka rencontre Banksy
Fridouch'ka
Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
$178
Quand ma matrioshka rencontre Klimt
Fridouch'ka
Painting - 50 x 40 x 1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch
$249
Chanel n°5 bottle, summer party
Patrick Cornée
Sculpture - 27 x 20 x 6 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 7.9 x 2.4 inch
$3,440 $3,096
L’étrange Noël de Monsieur Jack, Jack et Sally
Tim Burton
Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 20 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 7.9 x 0.4 inch
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Edward aux mains d’argent
Tim Burton
Fine Art Drawings - 27 x 21 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.4 inch
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Chevaliers du Zodiaque
Toei Animation
Fine Art Drawings - 23 x 26 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.1 x 10.2 x 0.4 inch
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"Olive et Tom" Danny Melow
Toei Animation
Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 27 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.4 x 10.6 x 0.4 inch
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Bonne bouille X
Véronique Ball
Sculpture - 29 x 15.5 x 15.5 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 6.1 x 6.1 inch
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Vive les fleurs et les peintres
Seb Paul Michel
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch
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