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The Beauty and The Simple 3
Maria Alquicira
Painting - 25.4 x 25.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 10 x 10 x 1 inch
$962
The Beauty and The Simple 6
Maria Alquicira
Painting - 25.4 x 25.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 10 x 10 x 1 inch
$962
The Beauty and The Simple 5
Maria Alquicira
Painting - 25.4 x 25.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 10 x 10 x 1 inch
$962
Desert Signe XXXV (SG222)
Sylvie Guyomard
Sculpture - 50 x 40 x 3 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch
$548
Roy Ahlgren, Transformation, Screenprint
Roy Ahlgren
Print - 38.1 x 50.8 cm Print - 15 x 20 inch
$600
Filigrana de color
José Antonio Fondevila
Fine Art Drawings - 29.5 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.6 x 8.3 inch
$671
Viaxe a estratosfera
José Antonio Fondevila
Fine Art Drawings - 29.5 x 21 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.6 x 8.3 inch
$671
Tres figuras sin identidad
José Antonio Fondevila
Fine Art Drawings - 46 x 32 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.1 x 12.6 inch
$1,007
Realidad forzada
José Antonio Fondevila
Fine Art Drawings - 47 x 32.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.5 x 12.8 inch
$1,007
Mércores pola mañá
José Antonio Fondevila
Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 41 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 16.1 inch
$1,007
Extraña ocurrencia
José Antonio Fondevila
Fine Art Drawings - 43 x 32 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.9 x 12.6 inch
$1,007
Cesto sin globo
José Antonio Fondevila
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 35 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 13.8 inch
$1,007
Les Esprits de la terre groupe 2
Réjane LeChat
Sculpture - 30 x 26 x 5 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 10.2 x 2 inch
$2,349
Espiral con diedros
Paco Corell
Sculpture - 49 x 18 x 16 cm Sculpture - 19.3 x 7.1 x 6.3 inch
$1,007
Uova a sorpresa Unica
Fortunato Depero
Fine Art Drawings - 30.6 x 21.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 8.3 inch
$8,948
Self-Portrait 18.110
Arthur Hent
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 20 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 7.9 x 0 inch
$336
Voorste Stroom (Série reflets)
Ellen Geerts
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$783
Villa d'Este (Série reflets)
Ellen Geerts
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$783
Le Huteau (Série reflets)
Ellen Geerts
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$783
L’Oise (Série reflets)
Ellen Geerts
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$783
Noname 50.40 #D103
Stéphane Rime
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 40 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch
$112
Envolée de mots
Christine Marie Nobre
Painting - 40 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch
$850
Where Is Home No.3
Bea Garding Schubert
Painting - 50 x 50 x 4.1 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch
$860
Coeur de beurre
Christine Marie Nobre
Painting - 40 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch
$850
Attiser la lumière
Christine Marie Nobre
Painting - 50 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$951
Miroiter la lumière
Christine Marie Nobre
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$951
Fleurs fanées
Alexandre Rochat
Painting - 26.5 x 22 x 0.5 cm Painting - 10.4 x 8.7 x 0.2 inch
$1,161
La lluna plena s'esquitlla a l'ombra...
Isabel Saludes
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$2,013
Es fonda l'olor ni amb la punta dels dits...
Isabel Saludes
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$2,013
Quan bufa el vent, les fulles....
Isabel Saludes
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$2,013
Color Boundaries #60
Natasha Zupan
Painting - 49.5 x 49.5 x 7.6 cm Painting - 19.5 x 19.5 x 3 inch
$6,500
Color Boundaries #61
Natasha Zupan
Painting - 49.5 x 49.5 x 7.6 cm Painting - 19.5 x 19.5 x 3 inch
$6,500
Small
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…