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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, Maradona, Dr. Love

Maradona

Dr. Love

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

$107

Sculpture, One dollar, Karl Lagasse

One dollar

Karl Lagasse

Sculpture - 21 x 50 x 1 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$2,265

Print, Apple, Sagrasse

Apple

Sagrasse

Print - 38 x 34 x 9 cm Print - 15 x 13.4 x 3.5 inch

$525

Painting, Orpou, Aperato

Orpou

Aperato

Painting - 30 x 30 x 4 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.6 inch

$894

Painting, Hokusai Animaux, Wawapod

Hokusai Animaux

Wawapod

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

$1,311

Painting, Lovers, Shokkobo Popart

Lovers

Shokkobo Popart

Painting - 36 x 36 x 0.2 cm Painting - 14.2 x 14.2 x 0.1 inch

$572

Sculpture, Be dreamer 5 noir, Zed

Be dreamer 5 noir

Zed

Sculpture - 50 x 14 x 18 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 5.5 x 7.1 inch

$167

Painting, Daydream, Dr. Love

Daydream

Dr. Love

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

$107

Sculpture, Chupa Chups (Green), Arman

Chupa Chups (Green)

Arman

Sculpture - 40 x 25 x 5.5 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 9.8 x 2.2 inch

$5,961

Print, Reflet d'ébène EA, Ske

Reflet d'ébène EA

Ske

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

$167

Sculpture, Be desperate 3, Zed

Be desperate 3

Zed

Sculpture - 38 x 16 x 16 cm Sculpture - 15 x 6.3 x 6.3 inch

$167

Sculpture, Be sporty 1, Zed

Be sporty 1

Zed

Sculpture - 26 x 20 x 15 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 7.9 x 5.9 inch

$167

Print, Vegeta Soup, Ske

Vegeta Soup

Ske

Print - 42 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm Print - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch

$178

Print, Raw Soup, Ske

Raw Soup

Ske

Print - 42 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm Print - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch

$178

Print, Kaws Soup, Ske

Kaws Soup

Ske

Print - 42 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm Print - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch

$178

Print, Hope Soup, Ske

Hope Soup

Ske

Print - 42 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm Print - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch

$178

Painting, AMEX Goldorak, N.Nathan

AMEX Goldorak

N.Nathan

Painting - 28 x 45 x 1 cm Painting - 11 x 17.7 x 0.4 inch

$1,490

Painting, Amex Ferrari, N.Nathan

Amex Ferrari

N.Nathan

Painting - 29 x 45 x 1 cm Painting - 11.4 x 17.7 x 0.4 inch

$1,490

Sculpture, Normal is boring, Sagrasse

Normal is boring

Sagrasse

Sculpture - 27 x 23 x 10 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 9.1 x 3.9 inch

$358

Sculpture, Miss coquille tag, Dom'One

Miss coquille tag

Dom'One

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

$954

Sculpture, Flexo Be Zen 3 noir, Zed

Flexo Be Zen 3 noir

Zed

Sculpture - 35 x 13 x 31 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 5.1 x 12.2 inch

$167

Sculpture, Flexo Be Cool 1 bleu, Zed

Flexo Be Cool 1 bleu

Zed

Sculpture - 28 x 17 x 42 cm Sculpture - 11 x 6.7 x 16.5 inch

$167

Print, Eve, Roy Ahlgren

Eve

Roy Ahlgren

Print - 50.8 x 50.8 cm Print - 20 x 20 inch

$650

Sculpture, Coke! Brut 2020, JP Malot

Coke! Brut 2020

JP Malot

Sculpture - 28 x 28 x 2 cm Sculpture - 11 x 11 x 0.8 inch

$834

Painting, Einstein & Banksy, Spaco

Einstein & Banksy

Spaco

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

$298

Print, Fragile #2, cObo

Fragile #2

cObo

Print - 42 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm Print - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch

$297

Print, Fragile #1, cObo

Fragile #1

cObo

Print - 42 x 29.7 x 0.1 cm Print - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch

$297

Sculpture, Pow! #Artvoyou, JP Malot

Pow! #Artvoyou

JP Malot

Sculpture - 30 x 40 x 4 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch

$954

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