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Worthless Miracle I
Michael Grine
Painting - 33 x 17.1 x 4.1 cm Painting - 13 x 6.75 x 1.62 inch
$300
Self-Portrait 20.63
Arthur Hent
Fine Art Drawings - 29.7 x 21 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch
$337
Le petit prince
Silvia Cuello
Fine Art Drawings - 26 x 19 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.2 x 7.5 inch
$315
Glove
Michael Grine
Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 22.9 x 0 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 9 x 0.01 inch
$300
Glasses
Michael Grine
Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 22.9 x 0 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 9 x 0.01 inch
$300
Diamonds
Michael Grine
Fine Art Drawings - 22.9 x 30.5 x 0 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9 x 12 x 0.01 inch
$300
Cronus
Michael Grine
Fine Art Drawings - 22.9 x 30.5 x 0 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9 x 12 x 0.01 inch
$300
Atoms
Michael Grine
Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 22.9 x 0 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 9 x 0.01 inch
$300
Aruna
Michael Grine
Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 22.9 x 0 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 9 x 0.01 inch
$300
Worthless Miracle IV
Michael Grine
Painting - 41.3 x 26 x 4.4 cm Painting - 16.25 x 10.25 x 1.75 inch
$300
Worthless Miracle II
Michael Grine
Painting - 34.9 x 18.4 x 4.1 cm Painting - 13.75 x 7.25 x 1.62 inch
$300
Les Secrets de l'Océan
Albena Vatcheva
Painting - 35 x 35 x 2 cm Painting - 13.8 x 13.8 x 0.8 inch
$612
The Quarantaine Collages - Nr 2
Marian Williams
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$281
For Your Eyes Only 18
Marian Williams
Fine Art Drawings - 44.5 x 31.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17.5 x 12.4 x 0 inch
$281
Retirement Plan B
Marian Williams
Fine Art Drawings - 44.5 x 31.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17.5 x 12.4 x 0 inch
$281
Silhouettes de branches
Jonathan Pradillon
Painting - 38 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 15 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch
$191
Le cadre fait figure
Remi Delaplace
Painting - 43 x 43 x 3 cm Painting - 16.9 x 16.9 x 1.2 inch
$1,112
Houston, We Got A Problem, 3
Marian Williams
Painting - 30 x 30 x 0.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch
$222
Best of Both Worlds
Marian Williams
Painting - 30 x 30 x 4 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.6 inch
$222
Retro Fantastic 14
Marian Williams
Painting - 30 x 30 x 0.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch
$222
Coloured Girls 17
Marian Williams
Painting - 30 x 30 x 0.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch
$222
Coloured Girls 15
Marian Williams
Painting - 30 x 30 x 0.5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch
$222
Personnage
Pascal Marlin
Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 24 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 9.4 x 0 inch
$315
Petite fille avec masque
Pascal Marlin
Painting - 46 x 38 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 x 0.8 inch
$506
Stone Face
Michael Grine
Fine Art Drawings - 45.7 x 30.5 x 0 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18 x 12 x 0.01 inch
$300
Sit
Michael Grine
Fine Art Drawings - 45.7 x 30.5 x 0 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18 x 12 x 0.01 inch
$300
The Veiled Vestal Virgin Handmade Sculpture for Home Decor
Dervis Akdemir
Sculpture - 43 x 26 x 15 cm Sculpture - 16.9 x 10.2 x 5.9 inch
$288
Bean Pot Head
Hal Mayforth
Fine Art Drawings - 27.9 x 22.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 9 x 0.1 inch
$300
Fifties - carré - 4
LN Le Cheviller
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$433
Fifties 10
LN Le Cheviller
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch
$292
Fifties 7
LN Le Cheviller
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch
$292
Fifties 5
LN Le Cheviller
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch
$292
L'oiseau vert fleuri du jardin !
Noël Granger
Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$101
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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…