​Small Format Print for Sale

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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Print, Figue, André Masson

André Masson

Print - 26 x 19 x 0.1 cm Print - 10.2 x 7.5 x 0 inch

$982

Print, Minotaure, Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso

Print - 49 x 36 x 0.5 cm Print - 19.3 x 14.2 x 0.2 inch

$982

Print, Balance, Irena Aizen

Irena Aizen

Print - 25.5 x 22.5 x 1 cm Print - 10 x 8.9 x 0.4 inch

$795

Print, Festival, Fernand Léger

Fernand Léger

Print - 48 x 34 x 0.5 cm Print - 18.9 x 13.4 x 0.2 inch

$982

Print, Sans-titre, Max Ernst

Max Ernst

Print - 38 x 28 cm Print - 15 x 11 inch

$798

Print, Goldorak, C215

C215

Print - 50 x 40 x 0.1 cm Print - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

$675

Print, Paris verte, M.Chat

M.Chat

Print - 44 x 35 cm Print - 17.3 x 13.8 inch

$429

Print, Untitled, Robert Combas

Robert Combas

Print - 38 x 28 x 0.1 cm Print - 15 x 11 x 0 inch

$2,454

Print, On est tous fous, Ben

Ben

Print - 40 x 50 cm Print - 15.7 x 19.7 inch

$2,209

Print, Shit, Keymi

Keymi

Print - 48 x 36 cm Print - 18.9 x 14.2 inch

$245

Print, Lory, James Jean

James Jean

Print - 35.6 x 28 x 0.2 cm Print - 14 x 11 x 0.1 inch

$2,454

Print, Beauregard, Zao Wou-Ki

Zao Wou-Ki

Print - 37.8 x 28 x 0.1 cm Print - 14.9 x 11 x 0 inch

$5,153

Print, Mist, Vhils

Vhils

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

$1,337

Print, The Agony and Ecstasy, Faile

Faile

Print - 50.2 x 34.9 x 2.5 cm Print - 19.75 x 13.75 x 1 inch

$1,850 $1,665

Print, Bungle Bungle, Ken Done

Ken Done

Print - 24 x 37 x 1 cm Print - 9.4 x 14.6 x 0.4 inch

$640

Print, The King, Blek Le Rat

Blek Le Rat

Print - 23 x 31 x 0.1 cm Print - 9.1 x 12.2 x 0 inch

$1,963

Print, Le blacon, Edouard Manet

Edouard Manet

Print - 48 x 36 x 0.5 cm Print - 18.9 x 14.2 x 0.2 inch

$982

Print, Bloc 1, Goddog

Goddog

Print - 40 x 30 x 1.5 cm Print - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.6 inch

$74

Print, Cruising, Beryl Cook

Beryl Cook

Print - 45 x 45 x 0.2 cm Print - 17.7 x 17.7 x 0.1 inch

$1,280

Print, Aloa, Louis Bottero

Louis Bottero

Print - 50 x 40 cm Print - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

$982

Print, Untitled, L'Outsider

L'Outsider

Print - 42 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print - 16.5 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$196 $157

Print, Pénélope, Le CyKlop

Le CyKlop

Print - 47 x 37 cm Print - 18.5 x 14.6 inch

$172

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