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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, Paint In Black, Mr Sly

Paint In Black

Mr Sly

Print - 42 x 42 x 0.2 cm Print - 16.5 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch

$405

Print, Lempicka, Rémy Matto

Lempicka

Rémy Matto

Print - 40 x 40 x 0.3 cm Print - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch

$243 $218

Print, The Harbor, Paul Petit

The Harbor

Paul Petit

Print - 24 x 29 x 0.1 cm Print - 9.4 x 11.4 x 0 inch

$324

Print, La femme zèbre, Salam

La femme zèbre

Salam

Print - 40 x 30 x 3 cm Print - 15.7 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch

$566

Print, Lithographie, Daneïs

Lithographie

Daneïs

Print - 28.5 x 37 x 0.2 cm Print - 11.2 x 14.6 x 0.1 inch

$220

Print, Listening, Joanna Cohn

Listening

Joanna Cohn

Print - 30 x 22.5 x 0.3 cm Print - 11.8 x 8.9 x 0.1 inch

$370

Print, Wolverine, Rol

Wolverine

Rol

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

$324

Print, Untitled, Vicent Calbet

Untitled

Vicent Calbet

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

$347

Print, Crooner, Willem

Crooner

Willem

Print - 33 x 33 x 3 cm Print - 13 x 13 x 1.2 inch

$520

Print, Blah, Lora Zombie

Blah

Lora Zombie

Print - 27.94 x 35.56 x 0.1 cm Print - 11 x 14 x 0 inch

$346

Print, Untitled, Lázaro Ferré

Untitled

Lázaro Ferré

Print - 50 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$257

Print, Untitled, Joan Cots

Untitled

Joan Cots

Print - 49.5 x 38 cm Print - 19.5 x 15 inch

$257

Print, Ecrans, Deloupy

Ecrans

Deloupy

Print - 50 x 50 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 inch

$173

Print, Bahamas Stamp, Guy Gee

Bahamas Stamp

Guy Gee

Print - 35 x 31 x 1 cm Print - 13.8 x 12.2 x 0.4 inch

$549

Print, Minnie & Topolino, Dodo

Minnie & Topolino

Dodo

Print - 50 x 35 x 1 cm Print - 19.7 x 13.8 x 0.4 inch

$139

Print, Angry Mickey, Dong Oan

Angry Mickey

Dong Oan

Print - 38 x 28 x 0.1 cm Print - 15 x 11 x 0 inch

$1,503

Print, Noel partout, Pseako

Noel partout

Pseako

Print - 50 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$566

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Painting, Orangeade, Âme Sauvage

Orangeade

Âme Sauvage

Painting - 80 x 80 x 2.4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.9 inch

$925

Painting, Discogolf, Ralph Resch

Discogolf

Ralph Resch

Painting - 116 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 0.8 inch

$1,214

Print, Blue, JonOne

Blue

JonOne

Print - 65 x 50 cm Print - 25.6 x 19.7 inch

$1,040

Painting, MB 64, Méryl B

MB 64

Méryl B

Painting - 116 x 89 x 3 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 1.2 inch

$925