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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, Day, Gesa Reuter

Day

Gesa Reuter

Painting - 40.6 x 30.5 x 0.8 cm Painting - 16 x 12 x 0.3 inch

$431

Painting, Amour à Nantes, VanCock

Amour à Nantes

VanCock

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

$572

Painting, HEAD-1, Anand Manchiraju

HEAD-1

Anand Manchiraju

Painting - 38.1 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 15 x 12 x 0.1 inch

$2,000

Painting, Le chat, Gregory Verheecke

Le chat

Gregory Verheecke

Painting - 50 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch

$2,146

Sculpture, Tourfona, Fabrice Lettron

Tourfona

Fabrice Lettron

Sculpture - 44 x 7.5 x 5 cm Sculpture - 17.3 x 3 x 2 inch

$465

Painting, Sans titre, Meteo Meteo

Sans titre

Meteo Meteo

Painting - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch

$161

Painting, Les 3 Potes, MAM

Les 3 Potes

MAM

Painting - 20 x 40 x 4 cm Painting - 7.9 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch

$465

Painting, Zdz1167, Thierry Zdzieblo

Zdz1167

Thierry Zdzieblo

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

$572

Painting, Zdz1163, Thierry Zdzieblo

Zdz1163

Thierry Zdzieblo

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

$572

Print, DeathF776, Death NYC

DeathF776

Death NYC

Print - 32 x 45 x 0.1 cm Print - 12.6 x 17.7 x 0 inch

$106

Print, DeathG398, Death NYC

DeathG398

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$106

Painting, Stardust, Lorena Fonsato

Stardust

Lorena Fonsato

Painting - 30 x 30 x 0.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch

$262

Painting, Clarté, Kesko

Clarté

Kesko

Painting - 30 x 24 x 2.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.4 x 1 inch

$358

Painting, Nuit printanière, Kesko

Nuit printanière

Kesko

Painting - 30 x 24 x 2.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 9.4 x 1 inch

$358

Sculpture, Acrobates Haring, Spaco

Acrobates Haring

Spaco

Sculpture - 29 x 21 x 6 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 8.3 x 2.4 inch

$298

Sculpture, 3 acrobates Haring, Spaco

3 acrobates Haring

Spaco

Sculpture - 30 x 11 x 3 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 4.3 x 1.2 inch

$298

Painting, Tenerezza, Luigi Iona

Tenerezza

Luigi Iona

Painting - 28.7 x 28.7 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11.3 x 11.3 x 0.1 inch

$203

Painting, ST2, Koba

ST2

Koba

Painting - 30 x 30 x 1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$215

Fine Art Drawings, Enigma, Michael Alan

Enigma

Michael Alan

Fine Art Drawings - 33 x 27.3 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13 x 10.75 x 0.04 inch

$4,053

Print, Death02708, Death NYC

Death02708

Death NYC

Print - 32 x 45 x 0.1 cm Print - 12.6 x 17.7 x 0 inch

$106

Print, DeathMb351, Death NYC

DeathMb351

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$106

Print, DeathM5036, Death NYC

DeathM5036

Death NYC

Print - 32 x 45 x 0.1 cm Print - 12.6 x 17.7 x 0 inch

$106

Print, DeathQ696, Death NYC

DeathQ696

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$106

Print, DeathF1397, Death NYC

DeathF1397

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$106

Print, DeathG422, Death NYC

DeathG422

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$106

Print, DeathJ810, Death NYC

DeathJ810

Death NYC

Print - 32 x 45 x 0.1 cm Print - 12.6 x 17.7 x 0 inch

$106

Print, DeathJ825, Death NYC

DeathJ825

Death NYC

Print - 32 x 45 x 0.1 cm Print - 12.6 x 17.7 x 0 inch

$106

Print, DeathM1208, Death NYC

DeathM1208

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$106

Print, DeathM1727, Death NYC

DeathM1727

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$106

Print, DeathQ762, Death NYC

DeathQ762

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$106

Print, Death 01376, Death NYC

Death 01376

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$106

Print, Death0479, Death NYC

Death0479

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$106

Print, DeathQ836, Death NYC

DeathQ836

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$106

Print, Death 0404, Death NYC

Death 0404

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

$106

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