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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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Sculpture, Art Attack, Sagrasse

Art Attack

Sagrasse

Sculpture - 33 x 12 x 9 cm Sculpture - 13 x 4.7 x 3.5 inch

€200

Sculpture, Passion Boer, Sagrasse

Passion Boer

Sagrasse

Sculpture - 28 x 15 x 20 cm Sculpture - 11 x 5.9 x 7.9 inch

€250

Painting, Never forgot, Ykstreetart

Never forgot

Ykstreetart

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

€2,000

Painting, AMEX Star Wars, N.Nathan

AMEX Star Wars

N.Nathan

Painting - 28 x 45 x 1 cm Painting - 11 x 17.7 x 0.4 inch

€1,250

Painting, AMEX Simpson, N.Nathan

AMEX Simpson

N.Nathan

Painting - 28 x 45 x 1 cm Painting - 11 x 17.7 x 0.4 inch

€1,250

Painting, AMEX Banksy, N.Nathan

AMEX Banksy

N.Nathan

Painting - 28 x 45 x 1 cm Painting - 11 x 17.7 x 0.4 inch

€1,250

Print, Balloon Dog, Death NYC

Balloon Dog

Death NYC

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

€200

Sculpture, FUCHsy Aqua, Orit Fuchs

FUCHsy Aqua

Orit Fuchs

Sculpture - 30 x 14 x 14 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 5.5 x 5.5 inch

€866

Sculpture, FUCHsy Grey, Orit Fuchs

FUCHsy Grey

Orit Fuchs

Sculpture - 30 x 14 x 14 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 5.5 x 5.5 inch

€866

Painting, Maradona, Dr. Love

Maradona

Dr. Love

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

€90

Print, Green Koopa, The Mosaist

Green Koopa

The Mosaist

Print - 50 x 50 x 1 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

€600

Painting, The Musician, Penguino

The Musician

Penguino

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

€800

Painting, Marie-Antoinette, Penguino

Marie-Antoinette

Penguino

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

€800

Painting, Donald, Shokkobo Popart

Donald

Shokkobo Popart

Painting - 36 x 36 x 0.2 cm Painting - 14.2 x 14.2 x 0.1 inch

€480

Painting, Goldorak, Shokkobo Popart

Goldorak

Shokkobo Popart

Painting - 36 x 36 x 0.2 cm Painting - 14.2 x 14.2 x 0.1 inch

€480

Painting, Numéro 5, Shokkobo Popart

Numéro 5

Shokkobo Popart

Painting - 36 x 36 x 0.2 cm Painting - 14.2 x 14.2 x 0.1 inch

€480

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

€440

Sculpture, Tete Roy Lichtenstein, PyB

Tete Roy Lichtenstein

PyB

Sculpture - 30 x 13 x 6 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 5.1 x 2.4 inch

€250

Painting, Vogue, Pola 4.0

Vogue

Pola 4.0

Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

€3,100

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

€700

Print, DeathQ869, Death NYC

DeathQ869

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, 4 Soup Cans, Death NYC

4 Soup Cans

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Death03275, Death NYC

Death03275

Death NYC

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

€89

Sculpture, Joker, Benjamin Pietri

Joker

Benjamin Pietri

Sculpture - 26 x 19.5 x 5.5 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 7.7 x 2.2 inch

€600

Sculpture, R2-D2, Benjamin Pietri

R2-D2

Benjamin Pietri

Sculpture - 26 x 19.5 x 5.5 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 7.7 x 2.2 inch

€600

Sculpture, C-3PO, Benjamin Pietri

C-3PO

Benjamin Pietri

Sculpture - 19.5 x 26 x 5.5 cm Sculpture - 7.7 x 10.2 x 2.2 inch

€600

Print, DeathQ1010, Death NYC

DeathQ1010

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Art notes, Edgar Plans

Art notes

Edgar Plans

Print - 28 x 21 x 1 cm Print - 11 x 8.3 x 0.4 inch

€400

Print, Death0454, Death NYC

Death0454

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Death G598, Death NYC

Death G598

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Death G312, Death NYC

Death G312

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, Death M74, Death NYC

Death M74

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathJ722, Death NYC

DeathJ722

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathF168, Death NYC

DeathF168

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathL257, Death NYC

DeathL257

Death NYC

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

€89

Print, DeathK281, Death NYC

DeathK281

Death NYC

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

€89

Painting, Tananana hey, Mr. Kami

Tananana hey

Mr. Kami

Painting - 20.3 x 28.2 cm Painting - 8 x 11.1 inch

€800

Painting, Bro inc., Mr. Kami

Bro inc.

Mr. Kami

Painting - 20.3 x 28.2 cm Painting - 8 x 11.1 inch

€800

Painting, Free Hugs, Daru

Free Hugs

Daru

Painting - 49 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 19.3 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch

€990