Lithographs

Lithographs are a fine art printing technique developed in late 18th-century Germany and widely adopted across Europe in the 19th century. Initially used for image reproduction, lithography soon became a favored artistic medium, especially among major figures in art history.

The process relies on a chemical principle: the repulsion between water and grease. Artists draw directly onto a limestone plate with ink or greasy pencils, then the image is transferred to paper using a press. Over time, materials like zinc and aluminum replaced the original stone, without compromising artistic quality.

The golden age of art lithographs came in the 19th and 20th centuries, with artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec, Miró, and Picasso using this method to create original, limited-edition works that remain highly collectible today.

Modern lithographs continue to attract collectors thanks to their graphic richness and market value. Each print is typically numbered and often signed, with a certified print run that guarantees authenticity and rarity.

On Artsper, explore a curated selection of original lithographs — from 20th-century icons like Warhol, Vasarely, Niki de Saint Phalle, and Dali, to contemporary masters such as Yan Pei-Ming and Hervé Télémaque. Every piece is part of a limited edition of 300 or fewer, or signed by the artist.

Read more
Print, Hand (Yellow), Smash137

Smash137

Print . 39 x 29 x 0.1 cm Print . 15.4 x 11.4 x 0 inch

€1,186

Print, Untitled, Andreu Alfaro

Andreu Alfaro

Print . 70.5 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print . 27.8 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€777

Print, Woman, Ugo Rambaldi

Ugo Rambaldi

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€320

Print, Red Six, Lorenzo Indrimi

Lorenzo Indrimi

Print . 64 x 48 x 0.2 cm Print . 25.2 x 18.9 x 0.1 inch

€300

Print, The Moonwalker, Erró

Erró

Print . 76.2 x 55.9 cm Print . 30 x 22 inch

€869

Print, Game Pac Man, Nobless

Nobless

Print . 75 x 67 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.5 x 26.4 x 0 inch

€500

Print, Untitled, Modest Cuixart

Modest Cuixart

Print . 66.5 x 49.5 cm Print . 26.2 x 19.5 inch

€666

Print, Pensive, Malcolm T. Liepke

Malcolm T. Liepke

Print . 50.8 x 38.1 x 5.1 cm Print . 20 x 15 x 2 inch

€2,560

Print, Jacqueline Danan, Gen Paul

Gen Paul

Print . 36 x 28 x 0.2 cm Print . 14.2 x 11 x 0.1 inch

€290

Print, Shapes, Pietro Cascella

Pietro Cascella

Print . 50 x 70 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.7 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€420

Print, Le Tambour, Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch

€2,500

Print, Danton, Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch

€2,500

Print, Twenty Flight Rock, Mr.

Mr.

Print . 65 x 65 cm Print . 25.6 x 25.6 inch

€2,000

Print, Untitled, Francesc Todó

Francesc Todó

Print . 57 x 76 x 0.1 cm Print . 22.4 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€600

Print, Marcottage, Jan Voss

Jan Voss

Print . 60 x 79.5 cm Print . 23.6 x 31.3 inch

€690

Print, Guernica, Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso

Print . 49 x 91 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.3 x 35.8 x 0 inch

€6,840

Print, Bird, Aldo Turchiaro

Aldo Turchiaro

Print . 50 x 70 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.7 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€300

Print, Bazaar, Deanna Frosini

Deanna Frosini

Print . 30 x 29 x 0.2 cm Print . 11.8 x 11.4 x 0.1 inch

€250

Print, Composition, Ton Van Os

Ton Van Os

Print . 49 x 49 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.3 x 19.3 x 0 inch

€350

Print, Gondola, Maurilio Catalano

Maurilio Catalano

Print . 48 x 70 x 0.2 cm Print . 18.9 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch

€200

Print, Hoches C4, Klaus Rinke

Klaus Rinke

Print . 100 x 70 x 0.02 cm Print . 39.4 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€3,000

20/62
Need help with Lithographs ?
What exactly is a lithograph?

A lithograph is a work of art created by printing from a stone or metal plate, on which the artist draws with a grease pencil. This technique allows for the production of multiple original, numbered, and signed copies.

How to recognize a lithograph from a print?

A lithograph often has a slight texture and ink variations, while a digital print is perfectly smooth and uniform. Hand-signing and numbering are also indicators of an authentic lithograph.

Does a lithograph have value?

Yes, a lithograph can be valuable, especially if it is signed, numbered, and produced by a recognized artist. Its value depends on its rarity, quality of execution, and the artist's reputation.

What is the difference between a painting and a lithograph?

A painting is an original work made by hand, while a lithograph is a print obtained by printing from a stone or an engraved plate, allowing several numbered copies to be produced.