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, Untitled - 4, Man Ray

Man Ray

Print . 49 x 34.5 cm Print . 19.3 x 13.6 inch

€1,500

Print, Untitled, Jaume Genovart

Jaume Genovart

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

€300

Print, La Raya, Francisco Toledo

Francisco Toledo

Print . 63 x 90 cm Print . 24.8 x 35.4 inch

€2,000

Print, Nuque, Martin Bigum

Martin Bigum

Print . 28 x 21 cm Print . 11 x 8.3 inch

€135

Print, Composition, Yerant

Yerant

Print . 88 x 62 cm Print . 34.6 x 24.4 inch

€600

Print, Untitled, Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

Print . 75 x 105 cm Print . 29.5 x 41.3 inch

€4,500

Print, The Music, Salvador Dali

Salvador Dali

Print . 73.5 x 54 x 0.2 cm Print . 28.9 x 21.3 x 0.1 inch

€850

Print, Untitled, Pele Torres

Pele Torres

Print . 67.5 x 37 cm Print . 26.6 x 14.6 inch

€400

Print, Untitled, Modest Cuixart

Modest Cuixart

Print . 70 x 56 cm Print . 27.6 x 22 inch

€666

Print, Probeblatt, Geiger Rupprecht

Geiger Rupprecht

Print . 59 x 41.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 23.2 x 16.3 x 0 inch

€2,400

Print, Eyes, Nobless

Nobless

Print . 60 x 75 x 0.1 cm Print . 23.6 x 29.5 x 0 inch

€500 €450

Print, Untitled, Arnau Alemany

Arnau Alemany

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

€400

Print, Untitled, Luis Fernández

Luis Fernández

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

€222

Print, Tank, Erró

Erró

Print . 88.9 x 58.4 cm Print . 35 x 23 inch

€917

Print, White flags 2P, Madsaki

Madsaki

Print . 50 x 77 cm Print . 19.7 x 30.3 inch

€1,100

Print, Chromo 7, 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

Print, Untitled, Antoni Clavé

Antoni Clavé

Print . 75 x 57 x 1 cm Print . 29.5 x 22.4 x 0.4 inch

€2,200

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, The Safari, Pino Procopiio

Pino Procopiio

Print . 35 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print . 13.8 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€300

Print, Untitled, Soldevila

Soldevila

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

€400

Print, Hand (Rose), Smash137

Smash137

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

€1,187

Print, Lithographie, Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini

Print . 55.9 x 85.6 x 0.2 cm Print . 22 x 33.7 x 0.1 inch

€850

Print, Alphabet 10, Jules Perahim

Jules Perahim

Print . 58 x 36 x 1 cm Print . 22.8 x 14.2 x 0.4 inch

€250

Print, Espionne, Pierre Alechinsky

Pierre Alechinsky

Print . 51.5 x 69 x 0.1 cm Print . 20.3 x 27.2 x 0 inch

€4,500

Print, La cafetière, Arman

Arman

Print . 65 x 49 x 0.05 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.3 x 0 inch

€600

Print, Dracula, Arman

Arman

Print . 65 x 49.5 x 0.05 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.5 x 0 inch

€600

Print, Reverie, Alphons Mucha

Alphons Mucha

Print . 60 x 44 x 0.1 cm Print . 23.6 x 17.3 x 0 inch

€1,180

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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.