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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, Interdit de fumer, Nasty

Interdit de fumer

Nasty

Painting - 45 x 23 x 2 cm Painting - 17.7 x 9.1 x 0.8 inch

€2,200

Painting, N73, Anne-Marie Mary

N73

Anne-Marie Mary

Painting - 38 x 46 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15 x 18.1 x 0.6 inch

€590

Painting, N74, Anne-Marie Mary

N74

Anne-Marie Mary

Painting - 46 x 38 x 1.5 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 x 0.6 inch

€590

Painting, N59, Anne-Marie Mary

N59

Anne-Marie Mary

Painting - 50 x 40 x 1.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch

€590

Painting, N50, Anne-Marie Mary

N50

Anne-Marie Mary

Painting - 50 x 40 x 1.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch

€590

Fine Art Drawings, Recollection, Minako Asakura

Recollection

Minako Asakura

Fine Art Drawings - 31.8 x 41 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.5 x 16.1 x 1.2 inch

€650

Painting, Indian song, Céline Dabot

Indian song

Céline Dabot

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

€220

Painting, Pale Ale, Brent Hallard

Pale Ale

Brent Hallard

Painting - 28 x 18.5 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11 x 7.3 x 0 inch

€740

Painting, Lontano, Alessandra Bisi

Lontano

Alessandra Bisi

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

€350

Painting, Wings, Denitsa Mihaylova

Wings

Denitsa Mihaylova

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

€1,150

Painting, Untitled 217, Rikke Bjørn

Untitled 217

Rikke Bjørn

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

€600

Painting, N80, Anne-Marie Mary

N80

Anne-Marie Mary

Painting - 33 x 22 x 2.5 cm Painting - 13 x 8.7 x 1 inch

€300

Painting, Vieux murs, Véro Mazurek

Vieux murs

Véro Mazurek

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

€600

Fine Art Drawings, Gymnopédie, Catherine Clare

Gymnopédie

Catherine Clare

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 40 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

€850

Painting, Untitled, Coll Bardolet

Untitled

Coll Bardolet

Painting - 25 x 35 x 2 cm Painting - 9.8 x 13.8 x 0.8 inch

€1,600

Painting, Easy day, Michelle Kranz

Easy day

Michelle Kranz

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

€3,100

Painting, Crane fou 19, Spaco

Crane fou 19

Spaco

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

€280

Painting, Palm springs, Spaco

Palm springs

Spaco

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

€200

Painting, Poissons Rouges, Hayvon

Poissons Rouges

Hayvon

Painting - 37 x 45 x 2 cm Painting - 14.6 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch

€240

Painting, Love colors, Spaco

Love colors

Spaco

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

€190

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