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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, Kiss me, Flora Gueton

Kiss me

Flora Gueton

Sculpture - 48 x 38 x 13 cm Sculpture - 18.9 x 15 x 5.1 inch

$1,068 $961

Photography, Untitled #42, Josef Nadj

Untitled #42

Josef Nadj

Photography - 25 x 30 cm Photography - 9.8 x 11.8 inch

$1,305

Sculpture, Aquillon, Anne Rabion

Aquillon

Anne Rabion

Sculpture - 29 x 36 x 15 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 14.2 x 5.9 inch

$1,186

Painting, Bob Marley, Lasveguix

Bob Marley

Lasveguix

Painting - 40 x 30 x 0.02 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$356

Sculpture, Nana, Marcoville

Nana

Marcoville

Sculpture - 30 x 30 x 20 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 11.8 x 7.9 inch

$8,304

Sculpture, Sirène, Marcoville

Sirène

Marcoville

Sculpture - 30 x 30 x 20 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 11.8 x 7.9 inch

$8,304

Sculpture, Vas te faire M, Capocci

Vas te faire M

Capocci

Sculpture - 50 x 20 x 30 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 7.9 x 11.8 inch

$4,152

Sculpture, Vas te faire M, Capocci

Vas te faire M

Capocci

Sculpture - 50 x 20 x 30 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 7.9 x 11.8 inch

$4,152

Painting, Frida, Viza

Frida

Viza

Painting - 42 x 42 x 1 cm Painting - 16.5 x 16.5 x 0.4 inch

$463

Fine Art Drawings, Acrobat, Georges Bru

Acrobat

Georges Bru

Fine Art Drawings - 22 x 27 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.7 x 10.6 inch

$1,483

Painting, Les 2 mains, Viza

Les 2 mains

Viza

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

$463

Sculpture, Hégoa, Anne Rabion

Hégoa

Anne Rabion

Sculpture - 39 x 39 x 9 cm Sculpture - 15.4 x 15.4 x 3.5 inch

$1,186

Sculpture, Chergui, Anne Rabion

Chergui

Anne Rabion

Sculpture - 43 x 37 x 19 cm Sculpture - 16.9 x 14.6 x 7.5 inch

$1,424

Print, Cube, Sabine Finkenauer

Cube

Sabine Finkenauer

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

$415

Painting, Mr.Hope Love heart, MrHope

Mr.Hope Love heart

MrHope

Painting - 50 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch

$261 $235

Sculpture, 1904, Séverine Bugna

1904

Séverine Bugna

Sculpture - 31 x 17 x 14 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 6.7 x 5.5 inch

$569 $512

Fine Art Drawings, Rage - le cri, Flo. M

Rage - le cri

Flo. M

Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 30 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

$475 $427

Painting, Tripe, Meteo Meteo

Tripe

Meteo Meteo

Painting - 29.7 x 21 x 0.2 cm Painting - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch

$136 $96

Painting, Sans titre, Apo

Sans titre

Apo

Painting - 29.7 x 21 cm Painting - 11.7 x 8.3 inch

$142 $100

Painting, Sans titre, Apo

Sans titre

Apo

Painting - 21 x 29.7 cm Painting - 8.3 x 11.7 inch

$142 $100

Painting, Sans titre, Apo

Sans titre

Apo

Painting - 21 x 29.7 cm Painting - 8.3 x 11.7 inch

$142 $100

Painting, Sans titre, Apo

Sans titre

Apo

Painting - 21 x 29.7 cm Painting - 8.3 x 11.7 inch

$142 $100

Painting, Sans titre, Apo

Sans titre

Apo

Painting - 21 x 29.7 cm Painting - 8.3 x 11.7 inch

$142 $100

Painting, Sans titre, Apo

Sans titre

Apo

Painting - 29.7 x 21 cm Painting - 11.7 x 8.3 inch

$142 $100

Painting, Sans titre, Apo

Sans titre

Apo

Painting - 29.7 x 21 cm Painting - 11.7 x 8.3 inch

$142 $100

Painting, Sans titre, Apo

Sans titre

Apo

Painting - 29.7 x 21 cm Painting - 11.7 x 8.3 inch

$142 $100

Painting, Sans titre, Apo

Sans titre

Apo

Painting - 29.7 x 21 cm Painting - 11.7 x 8.3 inch

$142 $100

Painting, Sans titre, Apo

Sans titre

Apo

Painting - 29.7 x 21 cm Painting - 11.7 x 8.3 inch

$142 $100

Painting, Sans titre, Apo

Sans titre

Apo

Painting - 29.7 x 21 cm Painting - 11.7 x 8.3 inch

$142 $100

Painting, Sans titre, Apo

Sans titre

Apo

Painting - 21 x 29.7 cm Painting - 8.3 x 11.7 inch

$142 $100

Painting, Sans titre, Apo

Sans titre

Apo

Painting - 21 x 29.7 cm Painting - 8.3 x 11.7 inch

$142 $100

Painting, Sans titre, Apo

Sans titre

Apo

Painting - 21 x 29.7 cm Painting - 8.3 x 11.7 inch

$142 $100

Painting, Sans titre, Apo

Sans titre

Apo

Painting - 21 x 29.7 cm Painting - 8.3 x 11.7 inch

$142 $100

Painting, Sans titre, Apo

Sans titre

Apo

Painting - 21 x 29.7 cm Painting - 8.3 x 11.7 inch

$142 $100

Painting, Sans titre, Apo

Sans titre

Apo

Painting - 21 x 29.7 cm Painting - 8.3 x 11.7 inch

$142 $100

Painting, Sans titre, Apo

Sans titre

Apo

Painting - 21 x 29.7 cm Painting - 8.3 x 11.7 inch

$142 $100

Painting, Sans titre, Apo

Sans titre

Apo

Painting - 21 x 29.7 cm Painting - 8.3 x 11.7 inch

$142 $100

Painting, Red Tomato, Ivan Russev

Red Tomato

Ivan Russev

Painting - 30 x 33 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 13 x 0.8 inch

$819

Painting, Tripe, Meteo Meteo

Tripe

Meteo Meteo

Painting - 29.7 x 21 x 0.2 cm Painting - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0.1 inch

$136 $96

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Dominique Liccia

Untitled

Dominique Liccia

Fine Art Drawings - 32 x 24 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.6 x 9.4 inch

$498

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Dominique Liccia

Untitled

Dominique Liccia

Fine Art Drawings - 32 x 24 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.6 x 9.4 inch

$498

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Dominique Liccia

Untitled

Dominique Liccia

Fine Art Drawings - 32 x 24 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.6 x 9.4 inch

$498

Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Dominique Liccia

Untitled

Dominique Liccia

Fine Art Drawings - 32 x 24 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.6 x 9.4 inch

$498

Sculpture, Gorille , Michel Audiard

Gorille

Michel Audiard

Sculpture - 40 x 48 x 32 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 18.9 x 12.6 inch

$6,525

Fine Art Drawings, Post Mortem V, Vavjeniak

Post Mortem V

Vavjeniak

Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 50 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 19.7 inch

$712

Painting, Mr.Hope Love, MrHope

Mr.Hope Love

MrHope

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

$119

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