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.

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Print, Les cheveux, Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse

Print . 70 x 50 x 0.5 cm Print . 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.2 inch

€1,200

Print, Human Blue, Hom Nguyen

Hom Nguyen

Print . 102 x 77 x 1 cm Print . 40.2 x 30.3 x 0.4 inch

€1,900

Print, Sans titre, Arman

Arman

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

€850

Print, The Fall, JonOne

JonOne

Print . 70 x 83 cm Print . 27.6 x 32.7 inch

€2,387

Print, Robespierre, Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet

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

€2,500

Print, Seoul, Pierre Alechinsky

Pierre Alechinsky

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

€1,560

Print, The Bureaucrat, Salvador Dali

Salvador Dali

Print . 56.5 x 38.5 x 0.5 cm Print . 22.2 x 15.2 x 0.2 inch

€3,000

Print, Sans-titre, Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

Print . 25.2 x 35.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 9.9 x 13.9 x 0 inch

€850

Print, Festival, Fernand Léger

Fernand Léger

Print . 48 x 34 x 0.5 cm Print . 18.9 x 13.4 x 0.2 inch

€800

Print, Flower, Yayoi Kusama

Yayoi Kusama

Print . 35.5 x 15.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 14 x 6.1 x 0 inch

€24,800

Print, Carmen, Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet

Print . 75 x 55 x 3 cm Print . 29.5 x 21.7 x 1.2 inch

€2,400

Print, MP 297, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 63.8 x 73.7 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.1 x 29 x 0 inch

€1,800

Print, Giants, Brandenburg Gate, JR

JR

Print . 50 x 75 x 0.2 cm Print . 19.7 x 29.5 x 0.1 inch

€1,900

Print, Farandole 3, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print . 49 x 74 cm Print . 19.3 x 29.1 inch

€1,500

Print, Rachel, Théo Tobiasse

Théo Tobiasse

Print . 106 x 72 x 0.01 cm Print . 41.7 x 28.3 x 0 inch

€1,400

Print, Farandole, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print . 59.5 x 86.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 23.4 x 34.1 x 0.1 inch

€1,200

Print, Mario, Aiiroh

Aiiroh

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

€900

Print, L'Astre Bleu, Joan Miró

Joan Miró

Print . 44.6 x 37 x 0.1 cm Print . 17.6 x 14.6 x 0 inch

€7,860

Print, Landscape, Alexander Calder

Alexander Calder

Print . 76 x 111 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.9 x 43.7 x 0 inch

€8,500

Print, Tantrika II, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.05 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch

€1,100

Print, L 50, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print . 76.2 x 56.5 cm Print . 30 x 22.2 inch

€5,600

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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.