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Lithography Print for Sale

Lithography is a printing technique which allows for the creation and reproduction of a design drawn in ink or in pencil on a stone (often limestone), using a press. The technique first appeared at the end of the 18th century in Germany and quickly became popular across Europe throughout the 19th century. Although the supports it uses and the way it is used have considerably changed, it is still a commonly used process today. Lithography uses a chemical process which is based on the immiscibility of water and oil. The image is drawn directly onto the stone slate using ink or a wax pencil or 'transferred' using transfer paper. The limestone is then moistened and covered with a greasy ink. As the ink is hydrophobic, it only adheres to the lines of the drawing and is repelled by the wet areas. Paper is then applied to the stone slate and pressed.

Over time, this technique was adapted to new supports other than stone, such as zinc and aluminium. In the 19th century in particular, lithography was used for a whole host of different purposes. In newspaper publishing, its quick production rate made it a popular choice for printing news illustrations, where being the first to publish a new story is still a top priority. Lithography is also used for more commercial purposes (stickers, printing sheet music) as well as an artistic form of expression.

We are of course most interested in looking at how this technique has been used artistically. It has two main functions. The first is as an artistic medium; artists like Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec worked with lithography to create several copies of an original piece, whereas other artists use it as a way of copying their works. Highly fashionable at the time, we can still see numerous Art Nouveau and Art Deco inspired lithographs today.

Lithography can produce typographic and artistic creations in a short space of time. It allows artists to reproduce original drawings very easily. It also gives the artist the opportunity to explore an endless number of creative possibilities and explore an infinite array of styles.

In the 20th century, lithography was commonly used to create exhibition posters and by-products which were often created by the artists themselves. Miro and Picasso for example created a large number of posters using this technique.

Today, only artistic lithography remains. In a similar way to photography or engraving, lithographs come in multiple examples. The market value varies depending on the artist's popularity and the quality of the print, but also depending on the number of copies that exist. It is important for the buyer to know the number attributed to the lithograph and the total number of copies made, as detailed in the 'certificate of authenticity' which helps to prevent fraudulent copies.

When looking through Artsper, you will find lithographs from some of the 20th century's biggest names, including (Niki de Saint Phalle, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jean Cocteau, Victor Vasarely, Salvador Dali, Zao Wou-Ki...) but also from famous contemporary artists such as Hervé Télémaque, Yan Pein Ming and many others. All of the lithographs sold by Artsper have been carefully chosen. Artsper only selects works which come from limited editions with a maximum of 300 examples or which have been signed by the artist.

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Print, Horses, Paul Guiramand

Horses

Paul Guiramand

Print - 56 x 75.3 x 0.1 cm Print - 22 x 29.6 x 0 inch

CHF 703

Print, Méditation, Léon Zack

Méditation

Léon Zack

Print - 54.5 x 70 x 0.2 cm Print - 21.5 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch

CHF 586

Print, Untitled, Ramon Canet

Untitled

Ramon Canet

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

CHF 732

Print, Untitled, Luis Claramunt

Untitled

Luis Claramunt

Print - 30.5 x 46 x 0.1 cm Print - 12 x 18.1 x 0 inch

CHF 650

Print, Sans titre, Jean Piaubert

Sans titre

Jean Piaubert

Print - 51 x 59.5 x 0.1 cm Print - 20.1 x 23.4 x 0 inch

CHF 244

Print, Sans titre, Pello Irazu

Sans titre

Pello Irazu

Print - 75 x 55 x 0.02 cm Print - 29.5 x 21.7 x 0 inch

CHF 488

Print, Viktoria, Gerhard Richter

Viktoria

Gerhard Richter

Print - 80 x 60 x 0.2 cm Print - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.1 inch

CHF 6,641

Print, Visages, Hans Erni

Visages

Hans Erni

Print - 47 x 61 x 0.3 cm Print - 18.5 x 24 x 0.1 inch

CHF 660

Print, Twins (Blue), Ana Pireva

Twins (Blue)

Ana Pireva

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

CHF 537

Print, Samuraï en sacai, Shuz

Samuraï en sacai

Shuz

Print - 50 x 25 x 0.2 cm Print - 19.7 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

CHF 88

Print, Still Life, Gino Severini

Still Life

Gino Severini

Print - 38 x 51 x 0.1 cm Print - 15 x 20.1 x 0 inch

CHF 1,953

Print, Venice, Virgilio Guidi

Venice

Virgilio Guidi

Print - 56 x 70 x 0.3 cm Print - 22 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch

CHF 293

Print, Rue Longue, Michel Fani

Rue Longue

Michel Fani

Print - 62 x 45 x 1 cm Print - 24.4 x 17.7 x 0.4 inch

CHF 1,465

Print, The Builders, Ivo Pannaggi

The Builders

Ivo Pannaggi

Print - 50 x 70.5 x 0.2 cm Print - 19.7 x 27.8 x 0.1 inch

CHF 742

Print, Radici, Orfeo Tamburi

Radici

Orfeo Tamburi

Print - 45 x 56 x 1 cm Print - 17.7 x 22 x 0.4 inch

CHF 117

Print, Jose Hernandez, Roser Bru

Jose Hernandez

Roser Bru

Print - 76 x 56 x 0.2 cm Print - 29.9 x 22 x 0.1 inch

CHF 586

Print, Diversions, Jeffrey Isaac

Diversions

Jeffrey Isaac

Print - 94.5 x 70 x 0.2 cm Print - 37.2 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch

CHF 586

Print, CAP-1, Carlos Capelán

CAP-1

Carlos Capelán

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

CHF 781

Print, Hohes C3, Klaus Rinke

Hohes C3

Klaus Rinke

Print - 100 x 70 cm Print - 39.4 x 27.6 inch

CHF 586

Print, Parisienne, Rody Iliesco

Parisienne

Rody Iliesco

Print - 51 x 35.5 x 1 cm Print - 20.1 x 14 x 0.4 inch

CHF 166

Print, Untitled, Joan Claret

Untitled

Joan Claret

Print - 75 x 55 x 0.1 cm Print - 29.5 x 21.7 x 0 inch

CHF 586

Print, Mod, Yannis Kounellis

Mod

Yannis Kounellis

Print - 64 x 76 cm Print - 25.2 x 29.9 inch

CHF 2,148

Print, Nanda, Emilio Greco

Nanda

Emilio Greco

Print - 57 x 45 x 0.2 cm Print - 22.4 x 17.7 x 0.1 inch

CHF 1,465

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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

CHF 1,172

Print, Sans-titre, Max Ernst

Sans-titre

Max Ernst

Print - 38 x 28 cm Print - 15 x 11 inch

CHF 635

Print, Sans Titre, Yann Kebbi

Sans Titre

Yann Kebbi

Print - 72 x 91 x 0.1 cm Print - 28.3 x 35.8 x 0 inch

CHF 488

Need help with Lithography Print ?
How are lithography prints made?

Lithography prints are made by drawing an image onto the printing surface, usually a smooth stone or metal plate, with materials such as litho crayons or specialized oily pencils. The artwork is then printed onto a material of choice. 

What is the difference between a lithograph and a print?

A lithograph is a type of print. Printing encompasses various different methods, whereas lithography refers to the specific process of using a stone or metal surface and oil-based inks to create a final printed work.

What is lithography used for?

Lithography is used to print fine artworks, as well as other printed media such as text.