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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, Zero's Friend, Peter Max

Zero's Friend

Peter Max

Print . 68.6 x 54.6 x 0.3 cm Print . 27 x 21.5 x 0.1 inch

€2,246

Print, Magie, Alain Le Yaouanc

Magie

Alain Le Yaouanc

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

€250

Print, Ramollissement, Pol Bury

Ramollissement

Pol Bury

Print . 39 x 28 cm Print . 15.4 x 11 inch

€200

Print, Untitled, Alvar Suñol

Untitled

Alvar Suñol

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

€600

Print, Islande III, Ken Denning

Islande III

Ken Denning

Print . 20.6 x 28 cm Print . 8.1 x 11 inch

€150

Print, Sans titre, Wang Tian Tian

Sans titre

Wang Tian Tian

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

€500

Print, Perspective, Renato Livi

Perspective

Renato Livi

Print . 64 x 47 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.2 x 18.5 x 0 inch

€200

Print, Untitled, Andreu Alfaro

Untitled

Andreu Alfaro

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

€777

Print, L'étameur, Louis Toffoli

L'étameur

Louis Toffoli

Print . 50 x 64.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.4 x 0.1 inch

€450

Print, Ultimes 5, Kumi Sugaï

Ultimes 5

Kumi Sugaï

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

€600

Print, Weik-Kei 4, Joan Duran

Weik-Kei 4

Joan Duran

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

€300

Print, Le violoncelle vit, Ben

Le violoncelle vit

Ben

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

€3,600

Print, Untitled, Joan Claret

Untitled

Joan Claret

Print . 74.5 x 54.5 cm Print . 29.3 x 21.5 inch

€444

Print, Untitled, Mario Bedini

Untitled

Mario Bedini

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

€400

Print, Untitled, Gianni Dova

Untitled

Gianni Dova

Print . 76.5 x 51 x 0.3 cm Print . 30.1 x 20.1 x 0.1 inch

€400

Print, Anne Franck, Roser Bru

Anne Franck

Roser Bru

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

€600

Print, Islande I, Ken Denning

Islande I

Ken Denning

Print . 20.6 x 28 cm Print . 8.1 x 11 inch

€150

Print, Tanger, Tony Soulié

Tanger

Tony Soulié

Print . 56 x 76 x 1 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 x 0.4 inch

€700

Print, Hoches C3, Klaus Rinke

Hoches C3

Klaus Rinke

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

€3,000

Print, Ricco-Trac, Ed Moses

Ricco-Trac

Ed Moses

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

€1,500

Print, Green, Lorenzo Indrimi

Green

Lorenzo Indrimi

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

€380

Print, LLambrec9, Antoni Tapies

LLambrec9

Antoni Tapies

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

€1,400

Print, Dib 1, Antoni Tapies

Dib 1

Antoni Tapies

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

€1,400

Print, Ramollissement, Pol Bury

Ramollissement

Pol Bury

Print . 39 x 28 cm Print . 15.4 x 11 inch

€200

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Print, The Fall, JonOne

The Fall

JonOne

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

€2,375

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Print, La Ferrage IX, Alberto Magnelli

La Ferrage IX

Alberto Magnelli

Print . 65 x 45 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.6 x 17.7 x 0 inch

€850

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Print, Senza Titolo, André Lanskoy

Senza Titolo

André Lanskoy

Print . 69.5 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print . 27.4 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€1,200

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Print, La Semeuse de Trouble, Seth

La Semeuse de Trouble

Seth

Print . 100 x 70 x 0.1 cm Print . 39.4 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€1,000

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Print, Le S et le O, Alexander Calder

Le S et le O

Alexander Calder

Print . 55.5 x 75.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 21.9 x 29.7 x 0 inch

€7,400

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Print, La géante, Bernard Buffet

La géante

Bernard Buffet

Print . 71 x 50 x 0.3 cm Print . 28 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€2,500

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Print, Untitled, Antoni Tapies

Untitled

Antoni Tapies

Print . 77 x 57 cm Print . 30.3 x 22.4 inch

€2,500

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Print, Farandole, Hans Hartung

Farandole

Hans Hartung

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

€1,200

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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.