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Spas Kirichev
Sculpture - 29 x 32 x 13 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 12.6 x 5.1 inch
$2,830
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Sculpture - 29 x 32 x 13 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 12.6 x 5.1 inch
$2,830
Painting - 33 x 46.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 13 x 18.3 x 0.1 inch
$743
Fine Art Drawings - 46 x 30 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.1 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch
$3,330
Print - 33 x 33 x 0.1 cm Print - 13 x 13 x 0 inch
$109
Sculpture - 36 x 35 x 15 cm Sculpture - 14.2 x 13.8 x 5.9 inch
$877
Photography - 50 x 50 cm Photography - 19.7 x 19.7 inch
$16,650
Sculpture - 37 x 22 x 9 cm Sculpture - 14.6 x 8.7 x 3.5 inch
$2,492
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$999
Fine Art Drawings - 26.4 x 46.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.4 x 18.3 x 0 inch
$555
Painting - 30 x 30 x 4 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.6 inch
$405
Painting - 40 x 30 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch
$1,332
Fine Art Drawings - 27 x 41 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.6 x 16.1 x 0 inch
$333
Sculpture - 48 x 40 x 12 cm Sculpture - 18.9 x 15.7 x 4.7 inch
$3,163
Fine Art Drawings - 27 x 21 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch
$655
Painting - 42 x 30 x 0.3 cm Painting - 16.5 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
$444
Fine Art Drawings - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch
$666
Photography - 30 x 45 x 0.1 cm Photography - 11.8 x 17.7 x 0 inch
$666
Photography - 30 x 40 cm Photography - 11.8 x 15.7 inch
$333
Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 23 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 9.1 x 0.1 inch
$333
Painting - 36 x 44.5 x 0.5 cm Painting - 14.2 x 17.5 x 0.2 inch
$571
Fine Art Drawings - 26 x 32 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.2 x 12.6 x 0.1 inch
$333
Painting - 29 x 39.5 x 0.5 cm Painting - 11.4 x 15.6 x 0.2 inch
$811
Painting - 40.5 x 30.5 x 2 cm Painting - 15.9 x 12 x 0.8 inch
$674
Painting - 48 x 38 x 0.5 cm Painting - 18.9 x 15 x 0.2 inch
$686
Photography - 35.6 x 27.9 cm Photography - 14 x 11 inch
$1,200
Fine Art Drawings - 44 x 28 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17.3 x 11 x 0.4 inch
$2,886
Fine Art Drawings - 35 x 27 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.8 x 10.6 x 0.2 inch
$144
Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 42.9 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 16.9 inch
$500
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$277
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$250
Fine Art Drawings - 36 x 36 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14.2 x 14.2 x 1.2 inch
$1,332
Design - 26 x 1 x 1 cm Design - 10.2 x 0.4 x 0.4 inch
$699
Painting - 44.5 x 37 x 0.3 cm Painting - 17.5 x 14.6 x 0.1 inch
$388
Fine Art Drawings - 23 x 32 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.1 x 12.6 x 0.1 inch
$640
Photography - 33 x 33 x 0.1 cm Photography - 13 x 13 x 0 inch
$1,415
Photography - 20 x 30 x 0.1 cm Photography - 7.9 x 11.8 x 0 inch
$555
Painting - 46 x 28 x 0.2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 11 x 0.1 inch
$388
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 25 x 1.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 9.8 x 0.6 inch
$700
Fine Art Drawings - 33 x 25 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13 x 9.8 x 0 inch
$644
Fine Art Drawings - 30.2 x 22.8 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.9 x 9 inch
$166
Fine Art Drawings - 32 x 25 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.6 x 9.8 x 0 inch
$832
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch
$644
Painting - 37.2 x 37.5 x 0.2 cm Painting - 14.6 x 14.8 x 0.1 inch
$832
Sculpture - 27 x 27 x 27 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 10.6 x 10.6 inch
$422
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$666
Painting - 29 x 39 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11.4 x 15.4 x 0.1 inch
$628
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…