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Albeniz suite espanola granada
Hikaru O
Painting - 33.3 x 24.2 x 2 cm Painting - 13.1 x 9.5 x 0.8 inch
$205
Jardin botanique d'Apremont sur Allier - France
Thierry Machuron
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 40 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 15.7 inch
$673
Jardin d'Apremont sur Allier - France
Thierry Machuron
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 40 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 15.7 inch
$673
Apremont sur Allier - Cher France
Thierry Machuron
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 40 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 15.7 inch
$673
Alex resting
Richard Dunkley
Photography - 50.8 x 40.6 x 1.3 cm Photography - 20 x 16 x 0.5 inch
$360
Nos maisons colorées
François Ruisseau
Painting - 33 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 13 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch
$1,290
Paysage jaune à la maison rouge
François Ruisseau
Painting - 27 x 41 x 2 cm Painting - 10.6 x 16.1 x 0.8 inch
$954
La montagne aux citrines
François Ruisseau
Painting - 33 x 41 x 2 cm Painting - 13 x 16.1 x 0.8 inch
$1,122
Arrivée au refuge du lac de montagne
François Ruisseau
Painting - 33 x 41 x 2 cm Painting - 13 x 16.1 x 0.8 inch
$1,122
Une famille à Sèvres
François Ruisseau
Painting - 40 x 30 x 0.6 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch
$1,066
Paysage au peintre
François Ruisseau
Painting - 36 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 14.2 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch
$1,346
Choisir son chemin
François Ruisseau
Painting - 33 x 41 x 2 cm Painting - 13 x 16.1 x 0.8 inch
$1,066
The pool, Hotel du Cap
Richard Dunkley
Photography - 50.8 x 40.6 x 2.5 cm Photography - 20 x 16 x 1 inch
$327
Verticalités - 7159
Yann Gaillot
Photography - 40 x 30 x 1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
$404
Hamburger au fromage !
Noël Granger
Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 40 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 15.7 x 0 inch
$101
Sandwich !
Noël Granger
Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 29 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.4 x 0 inch
$101
Notre Pioupiou d'amour !
Noël Granger
Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$101
La mouette !
Noël Granger
Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$101
L'oiseau au grand bec !
Noël Granger
Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$101
L'oiseau du jardin !
Noël Granger
Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$101
L'oiseau vert du jardin !
Noël Granger
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 28 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11 x 0 inch
$101
Le corbeau au bec d'or !
Noël Granger
Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$101
Attractive Colors III
Yvonne Benasser
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$146
Les jardins impossibles 1
Brigite Oury
Painting - 30 x 30 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch
$505
And there is silence inside me
Liubou Sas
Painting - 50 x 40 x 1.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch
$2,805
Éther floral en éclat d'âme
Muriel Deumie
Painting - 46 x 38 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 x 0.8 inch
$449
Variation #6 (série méditation)
José Luis Lopez Lara
Painting - 25.7 x 37.7 cm Painting - 10.1 x 14.8 inch
$505
Flamenco, Maria V
Richard Dunkley
Photography - 40.6 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Photography - 16 x 20 x 1 inch
$327
Swing golf !
Noël Granger
Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$56
Putting, golf !
Noël Granger
Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$56
Geometric figure (2)
Samiran Boruah
Painting - 30 x 40 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch
$224
Little fantasy world # 5
Pascal Marlin
Painting - 32.5 x 25 x 0.1 cm Painting - 12.8 x 9.8 x 0 inch
$314
REF 4-20 - Lumière dans la forêt
Jeanne
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$280
Flower by open
Jean-Guy Nakars
Photography - 40 x 40 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch
$223
Flower by close
Jean-Guy Nakars
Photography - 40 x 40 x 0.1 cm Photography - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch
$223
Abstraction océane 10
Jeanne Aure
Painting - 40 x 40 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch
$449
N° 1231 Jaffa. De l'amphithéâtre Tiroche.
R. Cavalié
Painting - 33 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 13 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch
$539
N° 1229 Abu Gosh. Au mémorial du monastère.
R. Cavalié
Painting - 46 x 33 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 13 x 0.8 inch
$539
N° 1228 Abu Gosh. Dans le village 3.
R. Cavalié
Painting - 33 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 13 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch
$539
N° 1226 Abu Gosh. Dans le village 1.
R. Cavalié
Painting - 46 x 38 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 x 0.8 inch
$539
N° 1225 Abu Gosh. Domaine privé.
R. Cavalié
Painting - 33 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 13 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch
$539
N° 1217 Oléron. Le Port des Salines 2.
R. Cavalié
Painting - 46 x 33 cm Painting - 18.1 x 13 inch
$505
N° 1207 La Rochelle. L'hôtel de ville.
R. Cavalié
Painting - 41 x 27 x 2 cm Painting - 16.1 x 10.6 x 0.8 inch
$393
Señor Patator (1)
Monsieur Térez
Sculpture - 32 x 45 x 15 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 17.7 x 5.9 inch
$729
Portrait fond jaune # 1
Pascal Marlin
Painting - 46 x 38 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 x 0.8 inch
$505
Scène de vie variante
Valentine Bouvet
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 inch
$247
Scène de vie
Valentine Bouvet
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 inch
$247
Active variante
Valentine Bouvet
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 inch
$247
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…