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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, Queen Elisabeth, Spaco

Queen Elisabeth

Spaco

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

€170

Painting, Ex-voto Jean Cocteau, OJA

Ex-voto Jean Cocteau

OJA

Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

€2,100

Painting, Ex-voto Andy Warhol, OJA

Ex-voto Andy Warhol

OJA

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

€1,900

Print, Death03997, Death NYC

Death03997

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Death02327, Death NYC

Death02327

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathMa84, Death NYC

DeathMa84

Death NYC

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

€89

Painting, King Charles, Spaco

King Charles

Spaco

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

€140

Painting, DiCaprio, PyB

DiCaprio

PyB

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

€190 €171

Print, Death03988, Death NYC

Death03988

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Deathm6167, Death NYC

Deathm6167

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Death03639, Death NYC

Death03639

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Death02745, Death NYC

Death02745

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathF1128, Death NYC

DeathF1128

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Deathp643, Death NYC

Deathp643

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DEATHF1150, Death NYC

DEATHF1150

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Deathf1126, Death NYC

Deathf1126

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Deathm4679, Death NYC

Deathm4679

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Deathf1494, Death NYC

Deathf1494

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Deathf1585, Death NYC

Deathf1585

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathF1131, Death NYC

DeathF1131

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathM4842, Death NYC

DeathM4842

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathM4631, Death NYC

DeathM4631

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathF1630, Death NYC

DeathF1630

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathM5036, Death NYC

DeathM5036

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathQ1752, Death NYC

DeathQ1752

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathMb92, Death NYC

DeathMb92

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathQ960, Death NYC

DeathQ960

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathQ1985, Death NYC

DeathQ1985

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Death04026, Death NYC

Death04026

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathP268, Death NYC

DeathP268

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathP216, Death NYC

DeathP216

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathMb123, Death NYC

DeathMb123

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathF1397, Death NYC

DeathF1397

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Death03265, Death NYC

Death03265

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Death04766, Death NYC

Death04766

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Death02912, Death NYC

Death02912

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathMa24, Death NYC

DeathMa24

Death NYC

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

€89

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Death03609

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Death G387, Death NYC

Death G387

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Death G549, Death NYC

Death G549

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathG422, Death NYC

DeathG422

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathHJ673, Death NYC

DeathHJ673

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathG596, Death NYC

DeathG596

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, NYC1, Death NYC

NYC1

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathQ762, Death NYC

DeathQ762

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathK600, Death NYC

DeathK600

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathM418, Death NYC

DeathM418

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathQ419, Death NYC

DeathQ419

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathK743, Death NYC

DeathK743

Death NYC

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

€89

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DeathA395

Death NYC

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

€89

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DeathN564

Death NYC

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

€89

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DeathG616

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Death0479, Death NYC

Death0479

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathK268, Death NYC

DeathK268

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathQ836, Death NYC

DeathQ836

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathG558, Death NYC

DeathG558

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathG440, Death NYC

DeathG440

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathF672, Death NYC

DeathF672

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathM3109, Death NYC

DeathM3109

Death NYC

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

€89

Painting, Brigitte Bardot, PyB

Brigitte Bardot

PyB

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

€160

Fine Art Drawings, Sans Titre, Corné Akkers

Sans Titre

Corné Akkers

Fine Art Drawings - 28.2 x 21.1 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.1 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch

€1,531

Fine Art Drawings, Sans Titre, Corné Akkers

Sans Titre

Corné Akkers

Fine Art Drawings - 28.2 x 21.1 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.1 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch

€1,516

Painting, David Bowie, PyB

David Bowie

PyB

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

€190

Painting, Freddie Mercury Queen, PyB

Freddie Mercury Queen

PyB

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

€190

Painting, Renaud, PyB

Renaud

PyB

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

€190

Painting, Maria Callas, PyB

Maria Callas

PyB

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

€190

Painting, Nelson Mandela, PyB

Nelson Mandela

PyB

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

€190

Print, Iggy Pop, Raymond Stuwe

Iggy Pop

Raymond Stuwe

Print - 50 x 50 x 0.02 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€500

Painting, Andy Warhol, Spaco

Andy Warhol

Spaco

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

€240