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Fabrica de Estampas
Print - 50 x 40 x 1 cm Print - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch
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Swan, Signe - Digital Art digigraphie
Claire Prouvost
Print - 40 x 30 cm Print - 15.7 x 11.8 inch
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Let me know the rules so I can ignore them
Laser 3.14
Print - 30 x 40 x 3 cm Print - 11.8 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch
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168*) Est ce que vous êtes une Aventurière ? 2/11
Isis Bi-M
Print - 41 x 31 x 1 cm Print - 16.1 x 12.2 x 0.4 inch
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For Your Eyes Only 16
Marian Williams
Print - 44.5 x 31.5 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.5 x 12.4 x 0 inch
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The spring of a butterfly
Muriel Deumie
Print - 40 x 40 x 0.5 cm Print - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.2 inch
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Human skins
Jean-Marie Gitard (Mr Strange)
Print - 49 x 49 x 0.1 cm Print - 19.3 x 19.3 x 0 inch
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Dali Illustrates Casanova - Plate 11
Salvador Dali
Print - 47 x 32.2 x 0.3 cm Print - 18.5 x 12.7 x 0.1 inch
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Dernier Combat de Tristan
Salvador Dali
Print - 44 x 31.6 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.3 x 12.4 x 0 inch
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The Betrothed of the King of Algarve
Salvador Dali
Print - 45 x 31 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.2 x 0 inch
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Dali Illustrates Casanova - Plate 13
Salvador Dali
Print - 47 x 32.2 x 0.3 cm Print - 18.5 x 12.7 x 0.1 inch
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Plate from 'Tristan and Isolde': The Three Bad Barons
Salvador Dali
Print - 44 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.3 x 12.6 x 0 inch
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Plate from 'Tristan and Isolde': Isolde of the White Hands
Salvador Dali
Print - 44 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.3 x 12.6 x 0 inch
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Plate from 'Tristan and Isolde': Le geant Beliagog (The Giant Beliagog)
Salvador Dali
Print - 44 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.3 x 12.6 x 0 inch
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Plate IV - Dalì Illustrates Casanova
Salvador Dali
Print - 47 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 18.5 x 12.6 x 0 inch
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Molotov (Party At The Moontower)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Print - 30 x 30 x 1 cm Print - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
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Miss Tic Présidente : Nous sommes tous en situation irrégulière
Miss.Tic
Print - 30 x 40 x 0.1 cm Print - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0 inch
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Contemplation (d'après Pablo Picasso)
Pablo Picasso
Print - 34 x 48 x 0.1 cm Print - 13.4 x 18.9 x 0 inch
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Small Format Print for Sale
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…