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Hein Gravenhorst
Print - 30 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch
£1,234
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Hein Gravenhorst
Print - 30 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch
£1,234
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Hein Gravenhorst
Print - 30 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch
£1,234
La ronde aquatique
Laurelle Bessé
Sculpture - 41 x 31 x 12 cm Sculpture - 16.1 x 12.2 x 4.7 inch
£661
Favellas - Paysage abstrait et architecture
Didier Caudron
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
£692
Abstract graffiti life
Patrick Cornée
Painting - 50 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
£1,674
Métronomie des pulsations I
Magdalena Lamri
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch
£1,692
Stainless Steel Bear Family of 4
Irena Tone
Sculpture - 41 x 28 x 28 cm Sculpture - 16.1 x 11 x 11 inch
£2,203
Pop Flower Galactic 2
Priscilla Vettese
Painting - 30 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
£132
Pop Flower Galactic
Priscilla Vettese
Painting - 46 x 38 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 x 0.8 inch
£176
Abstraction 15
Marie Dominique Ferracci
Painting - 40 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
£247
5 – Pi 144 patatoïde vert sur fond noir – Tirage photographique argentique
Philippe Leveau
Photography - 30 x 30 x 0.2 cm Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
£145
6 – Pi 76 polygonal rouge fond noir – Tirage photographique argentique
Philippe Leveau
Photography - 30 x 30 x 0.2 cm Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
£145
7 – Pi 81 polygonal rouge sur fond noir – Tirage photographique argentique
Philippe Leveau
Photography - 30 x 30 x 0.2 cm Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
£145
13 – Pi 99 concentrique centrifuge rouge - Tirage photographique argentique
Philippe Leveau
Photography - 30 x 30 x 0.2 cm Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
£145
11 – Pi 78-7 barres bleu céanothe – Tirage photographique argentique
Philippe Leveau
Photography - 30 x 30 x 0.2 cm Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
£145
10 – Pi 78-6 barres vert herbe – Tirage photographique argentique
Philippe Leveau
Photography - 30 x 30 x 0.2 cm Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
£145
3 – Pi 55 concentrique vert coquelicot – Tirage photographique argentique
Philippe Leveau
Photography - 30 x 30 x 0.2 cm Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
£145
2 – Pi 55 concentrique vert céréales – Tirage photographique argentique
Philippe Leveau
Photography - 30 x 30 x 0.2 cm Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
£145
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Hein Gravenhorst
Print - 30 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch
£1,234
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Hein Gravenhorst
Print - 30 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch
£1,234
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Hein Gravenhorst
Print - 30 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch
£1,234
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Hein Gravenhorst
Print - 30 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch
£1,234
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Hein Gravenhorst
Print - 30 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch
£1,234
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Hein Gravenhorst
Print - 30 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch
£1,234
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Hein Gravenhorst
Print - 30 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch
£1,234
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Hein Gravenhorst
Print - 30 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch
£1,234
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Hein Gravenhorst
Print - 30 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch
£1,234
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Hein Gravenhorst
Print - 30 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch
£1,234
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Hein Gravenhorst
Print - 30 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0 inch
£1,234
Baie de Somme 4
Nadine de Lespinats
Painting - 30 x 30 x 3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch
£220
Baie de Somme 3
Nadine de Lespinats
Painting - 30 x 30 x 3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch
£220
Baie de Somme 2
Nadine de Lespinats
Painting - 30 x 30 x 3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch
£220
Baie de Somme 1
Nadine de Lespinats
Painting - 30 x 30 x 3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch
£220
Delicious, Delicate
Laura Basterra Sanz
Painting - 30 x 40 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch
£650
Vibrant Abstract Burst
Hayk Miqayelyan
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
£493
Féminité océane
Julie Espiau
Sculpture - 26.5 x 27 x 6.5 cm Sculpture - 10.4 x 10.6 x 2.6 inch
£3,525
Fossiles contemporains - Histoire et civilisation
Marie-Claude Gallard (Marieke)
Painting - 28 x 50 x 6 cm Painting - 11 x 19.7 x 2.4 inch
£335
Voyages en Arcadie N°147
Gilbert Sabatier
Painting - 50 x 40 x 1.8 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.7 inch
£1,146
Voyages en Arcadie N°126
Gilbert Sabatier
Painting - 50 x 40 x 1.8 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.7 inch
£1,146
Fragments d'ombre et de lumière
Sophie Dumont
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
£1,489
Dark bronze wall sculpture
Irena Tone
Sculpture - 29 x 23 x 10 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 9.1 x 3.9 inch
£749 £674
Masque Cubiste Grand
Miguel Guía
Sculpture - 34 x 9.5 x 17 cm Sculpture - 13.4 x 3.7 x 6.7 inch
£1,005
Estival
Laurence Hubswerlin Diradourian
Painting - 50 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch
£599
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…