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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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Print, Rock Pin Art, Sagrasse

Rock Pin Art

Sagrasse

Print - 44 x 36 x 10 cm Print - 17.3 x 14.2 x 3.9 inch

$522

Painting, B79596291B, Wo$h

B79596291B

Wo$h

Painting - 50 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch

$1,068

Sculpture, Golden little Panda, Miko-R

Golden little Panda

Miko-R

Sculpture - 36 x 30 x 30 cm Sculpture - 14.2 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch

$2,017

Painting, King Orange, MrHope

King Orange

MrHope

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

$249

Fine Art Drawings, Umbrella Man, Peter Max

Umbrella Man

Peter Max

Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 34.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 13.75 x 0.1 inch

$3,375

Print, Killer Zone, Slasky

Killer Zone

Slasky

Print - 45 x 40 x 0.2 cm Print - 17.7 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch

$819

Print, Untitled, Death NYC

Untitled

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0.4 inch

$177

Print, Untitled, Death NYC

Untitled

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0.4 inch

$177

Print, Untitled, Death NYC

Untitled

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0.4 inch

$177

Print, Untitled, Death NYC

Untitled

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0.4 inch

$177

Print, Untitled, Death NYC

Untitled

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0.4 inch

$177

Print, Untitled, Death NYC

Untitled

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0.4 inch

$177

Print, Untitled, Death NYC

Untitled

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0.4 inch

$177

Print, Untitled, Death NYC

Untitled

Death NYC

Print - 32 x 45 x 1 cm Print - 12.6 x 17.7 x 0.4 inch

$177

Print, Untitled (8), Death NYC

Untitled (8)

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0.4 inch

$177

Print, Untitled, Death NYC

Untitled

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0.4 inch

$177

Sculpture, Tomato splat, Sagrasse

Tomato splat

Sagrasse

Sculpture - 39 x 32 x 9 cm Sculpture - 15.4 x 12.6 x 3.5 inch

$356 $320

Sculpture, Fucking world, Sagrasse

Fucking world

Sagrasse

Sculpture - 43 x 35 x 21 cm Sculpture - 16.9 x 13.8 x 8.3 inch

$522

Painting, Coke, JP Malot

Coke

JP Malot

Painting - 32 x 34 x 3 cm Painting - 12.6 x 13.4 x 1.2 inch

$712

Painting, Coke, JP Malot

Coke

JP Malot

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

$712

Painting, EEEEEEEEAT 2009, JP Malot

EEEEEEEEAT 2009

JP Malot

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

$593

Painting, Chat cat Colors, Spaco

Chat cat Colors

Spaco

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

$214

Painting, Soulages Colors, Spaco

Soulages Colors

Spaco

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

$214

Painting, Ferrari red Colors, Spaco

Ferrari red Colors

Spaco

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

$214

Painting, Porsche 911 Colors, Spaco

Porsche 911 Colors

Spaco

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

$214

Painting, King dog, Spaco

King dog

Spaco

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

$225

Painting, Major bowie, Spaco

Major bowie

Spaco

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

$225

Painting, Abbey Road Beatles, Spaco

Abbey Road Beatles

Spaco

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

$225

Painting, Ferrari, Spaco

Ferrari

Spaco

Painting - 40 x 33 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 13 x 1.2 inch

$297

Painting, Miss tic Dior BomB, Spaco

Miss tic Dior BomB

Spaco

Painting - 41 x 33 x 3 cm Painting - 16.1 x 13 x 1.2 inch

$297

Painting, Marilyn Warhol, Spaco

Marilyn Warhol

Spaco

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

$225

Sculpture, Bleu Mario, Sylvie Cappe

Bleu Mario

Sylvie Cappe

Sculpture - 49 x 31 x 20 cm Sculpture - 19.3 x 12.2 x 7.9 inch

$830

Print, Fuck, Death NYC

Fuck

Death NYC

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

$237 $214

Painting, Snoopy friends, Dr. Love

Snoopy friends

Dr. Love

Painting - 40 x 30 x 0.2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

$107

Sculpture, Mmmh..., Sagrasse

Mmmh...

Sagrasse

Sculpture - 20 x 33 x 3 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 13 x 1.2 inch

$522

Painting, Platform-4, Pinar Cakadur

Platform-4

Pinar Cakadur

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

$707

Painting, Platform-1, Pinar Cakadur

Platform-1

Pinar Cakadur

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

$707

Print, Black Swan, Oli Epp

Black Swan

Oli Epp

Print - 25 x 28 cm Print - 9.8 x 11 inch

$475

Print, Balloon Dog, Death NYC

Balloon Dog

Death NYC

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

$237 $214

Painting, Elle habite au 6, Micowel

Elle habite au 6

Micowel

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

$949

Painting, Yellow Rose, Micowel

Yellow Rose

Micowel

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

$949

Painting, No limits, Micowel

No limits

Micowel

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

$949

Painting, Green Roses, Micowel

Green Roses

Micowel

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

$949

Painting, Flowers, Micowel

Flowers

Micowel

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

$949

Painting, Balade en forêt, Micowel

Balade en forêt

Micowel

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

$949

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