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, October, Martin Bigum

Martin Bigum

Print . 50 x 35 cm Print . 19.7 x 13.8 inch

€525

Print, Untitled, Soldevila

Soldevila

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

€400

Print, Le Banc, Abram Topor

Abram Topor

Print . 43 x 50.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 16.9 x 19.9 x 0.1 inch

€150

Print, Scilla, Michele Cascella

Michele Cascella

Print . 50 x 35 x 1 cm Print . 19.7 x 13.8 x 0.4 inch

€300

Print, Untitled, Albert Gonzalo

Albert Gonzalo

Print . 68.5 x 48.5 cm Print . 27 x 19.1 inch

€350

Print, Totem, Giulio Marelli

Giulio Marelli

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

€250

Print, Erotic 8, John Lennon

John Lennon

Print . 58.4 x 76.2 x 5.1 cm Print . 23 x 30 x 2 inch

€7,517

Print, Woman, Mario Tozzi

Mario Tozzi

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

€380

Print, The Couple, Stefania Guidi

Stefania Guidi

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

€260

Print, Half Red, Gianni Polidori

Gianni Polidori

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

€200

Print, Chevaux blancs, Serge Lassus

Serge Lassus

Print . 53.5 x 68 x 0.2 cm Print . 21.1 x 26.8 x 0.1 inch

€180

Print, The Harbor, Paul Petit

Paul Petit

Print . 24 x 29 x 0.1 cm Print . 9.4 x 11.4 x 0 inch

€280

Print, Le secret, Pierre Risch

Pierre Risch

Print . 50 x 66 cm Print . 19.7 x 26 inch

€250

Print, Venise, Michèle Battut

Michèle Battut

Print . 73.5 x 90 cm Print . 28.9 x 35.4 inch

€250

Print, Voiliers, Michel Bez

Michel Bez

Print . 54 x 76 cm Print . 21.3 x 29.9 inch

€250

Print, Galop, Jean-Marie Guiny

Jean-Marie Guiny

Print . 37.5 x 49.5 cm Print . 14.8 x 19.5 inch

€480

Print, Tulip Path, Paul Gilbert

Paul Gilbert

Print . 38 x 36 cm Print . 15 x 14.2 inch

€250

Print, Piper, Pietro Morando

Pietro Morando

Print . 48.5 x 34 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.1 x 13.4 x 0 inch

€250

Print, Firefly, Nunzio Di Stefano

Nunzio Di Stefano

Print . 27.7 x 20.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 10.9 x 8.1 x 0 inch

€350

Print, Untitled, Jim Bird

Jim Bird

Print . 67 x 49 cm Print . 26.4 x 19.3 inch

€300

Print, La Charrue, Georges Braque

Georges Braque

Print . 41 x 63.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 16.1 x 25 x 0.1 inch

€3,800

Print, Golden holiday, Shuixin Xu

Shuixin Xu

Print . 60 x 90 x 1 cm Print . 23.6 x 35.4 x 0.4 inch

€800

Print, Untitled, Eiji Kaji

Eiji Kaji

Print . 33 x 41 x 0.1 cm Print . 13 x 16.1 x 0 inch

€333

Print, Untitled, Maria Carbonero

Maria Carbonero

Print . 49 x 35 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.3 x 13.8 x 0 inch

€500

Print, Euphoria, Fred Bugs

Fred Bugs

Print . 32 x 46 x 0.3 cm Print . 12.6 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch

€1,200

Print, Harlequin, Robert Fontene

Robert Fontene

Print . 38 x 28 x 0.1 cm Print . 15 x 11 x 0 inch

€260

Print, Untitled, Mario Bedini

Mario Bedini

Print . 80.5 x 60.5 cm Print . 31.7 x 23.8 inch

€400

Print, Serpent, Jan Siversten

Jan Siversten

Print . 56 x 44 cm Print . 22 x 17.3 inch

€413

Print, Les Oliviers, Zarou

Zarou

Print . 55 x 76 x 0.05 cm Print . 21.7 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€250

Print, Sans titre, Meyso

Meyso

Print . 64 x 25 cm Print . 25.2 x 9.8 inch

€325

Print, Natural 2, Ricardo Calero

Ricardo Calero

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.02 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch

€600

Print, Chromo 6, Carlos Pazos

Carlos Pazos

Print . 56 x 76 x 0.02 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€500

Print, Sans titre, Pilar Palomer

Pilar Palomer

Print . 56 x 76 x 0.02 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€500

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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.