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, 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

Print, Sunflowers, Renzo Meschis

Renzo Meschis

Print . 70 x 90 x 0.3 cm Print . 27.6 x 35.4 x 0.1 inch

€200

Print, Soleil, Frédéric Menguy

Frédéric Menguy

Print . 57 x 72 x 0.01 cm Print . 22.4 x 28.3 x 0 inch

€380

Print, Pink Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,286

Print, Innocent Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,286

Print, House Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,286

Print, Devil Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,286

Print, Blue Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,286

Print, Smiling Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,286

Print, About A Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,286

Print, Walking Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,286

Print, Détente, Monique Baroni

Monique Baroni

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

€350

Print, Paysage, André Masson

André Masson

Print . 29 x 37 x 0.2 cm Print . 11.4 x 14.6 x 0.1 inch

€250

Print, Untitled, Andreu Alfaro

Andreu Alfaro

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

€777

Print, Benches, Pino Reggiani

Pino Reggiani

Print . 65 x 49 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.3 x 0 inch

€150

Print, Tunel, Joan Brossa

Joan Brossa

Print . 50 x 38 cm Print . 19.7 x 15 inch

€550

Print, Bullfighter, Josè Guevara

Josè Guevara

Print . 50 x 70 x 0.2 cm Print . 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch

€220

Print, Sans titre, Sizu Simada

Sizu Simada

Print . 100 x 65 cm Print . 39.4 x 25.6 inch

€300

Print, Over and out, Tracey Emin

Tracey Emin

Print . 65.5 x 55.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 25.8 x 21.9 x 0 inch

€10,500

Print, Coppola, Dean Tavoularis

Dean Tavoularis

Print . 120 x 80 x 1 cm Print . 47.2 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

€2,000

Print, Wunderhorn, Max Ernst

Max Ernst

Print . 32.5 x 25 x 0.1 cm Print . 12.8 x 9.8 x 0 inch

€1,200

Print, Untitled, Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini

Print . 32 x 24 cm Print . 12.6 x 9.4 inch

€600

Print, Happy Battle, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 54.6 x 74.9 cm Print . 21.5 x 29.5 inch

€1,280

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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.