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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, Medcom, cObo

Medcom

cObo

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.1 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0 inch

$949

Design, Time off Black, Kaws

Time off Black

Kaws

Design - 20 x 32 x 15 cm Design - 7.9 x 12.6 x 5.9 inch

$1,186

Sculpture, Assiette, Takashi Murakami

Assiette

Takashi Murakami

Sculpture - 20 x 37 x 0.5 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 14.6 x 0.2 inch

$1,068

Print, Store House, Karl Lagasse

Store House

Karl Lagasse

Print - 46 x 32 x 0.2 cm Print - 18.1 x 12.6 x 0.1 inch

$1,530

Sculpture, Jouet Car Porsche, S2Bart

Jouet Car Porsche

S2Bart

Sculpture - 40 x 35 x 75 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 13.8 x 29.5 inch

$1,056

Sculpture, Jouet Car Hermès, S2Bart

Jouet Car Hermès

S2Bart

Sculpture - 40 x 35 x 75 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 13.8 x 29.5 inch

$1,056

Sculpture, 50cm H Tribute Teddy, Naor

50cm H Tribute Teddy

Naor

Sculpture - 50 x 35 x 25 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 13.8 x 9.8 inch

$1,957

Design, Family Grey, Kaws

Family Grey

Kaws

Design - 33 x 33 x 9 cm Design - 13 x 13 x 3.5 inch

$3,559

Painting, Pas là, Yohan Storti

Pas là

Yohan Storti

Painting - 38 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 15 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch

$712

Painting, Bonjour Paris, Mr.Oreke

Bonjour Paris

Mr.Oreke

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

$711 $641

Painting, A la clef, Ender

A la clef

Ender

Painting - 41 x 33 x 2 cm Painting - 16.1 x 13 x 0.8 inch

$652

Painting, Funny, MAM

Funny

MAM

Painting - 30 x 30 x 4 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.6 inch

$356

Sculpture, Kiss Fushia, Sagrasse

Kiss Fushia

Sagrasse

Sculpture - 30 x 22 x 8 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 8.7 x 3.1 inch

$522

Sculpture, Uncontained, Santicri

Uncontained

Santicri

Sculpture - 30 x 18 x 2 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 7.1 x 0.8 inch

$463

Sculpture, Cali d'Or, Le Marquis

Cali d'Or

Le Marquis

Sculpture - 30 x 15 x 15 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 5.9 x 5.9 inch

$771

Painting, Elle, Albena Vatcheva

Elle

Albena Vatcheva

Painting - 46 x 38 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 x 0.8 inch

$1,067 $1,014

Sculpture, Achille, Nanan

Achille

Nanan

Sculpture - 34 x 19 x 18 cm Sculpture - 13.4 x 7.5 x 7.1 inch

Sold

Sculpture, Giacomo, Nanan

Giacomo

Nanan

Sculpture - 29 x 19 x 18 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 7.5 x 7.1 inch

Sold

Painting, Cat, BB.Queen

Cat

BB.Queen

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

$1,424

Painting, AMEX Monopoly, N.Nathan

AMEX Monopoly

N.Nathan

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

$1,483

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