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, S+M, Antoni Muntadas

S+M

Antoni Muntadas

Print - 95 x 74 x 0.02 cm Print - 37.4 x 29.1 x 0 inch

$1,202

Print, Les fiancés, Ottone Rosai

Ottone Rosai

Print - 48 x 36 x 0.5 cm Print - 18.9 x 14.2 x 0.2 inch

$961

Print, Sans titre, Perejaume

Perejaume

Print - 60.5 x 102.5 cm Print - 23.8 x 40.4 inch

$601

Print, Le Marié, Chaïm Soutine

Chaïm Soutine

Print - 48 x 36 x 0.5 cm Print - 18.9 x 14.2 x 0.2 inch

$961

Print, Les Mutantes, Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini

Print - 50.5 x 75.5 x 0.1 cm Print - 19.9 x 29.7 x 0 inch

$2,271

Print, Top, Bernard Quentin

Top

Bernard Quentin

Print - 71 x 110 cm Print - 28 x 43.3 inch

$2,163

Print, Portrait, Serge Plagnol

Serge Plagnol

Print - 56 x 45 x 0.01 cm Print - 22 x 17.7 x 0 inch

$421

Print, Untitled, Jaume Rivas

Jaume Rivas

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

$601

Print, Sans titre 3, Alëxone

Alëxone

Print - 42 x 30 cm Print - 16.5 x 11.8 inch

$361

Print, S.T. 95061, Hans Van Horck

Hans Van Horck

Print - 70 x 53 x 0.2 cm Print - 27.6 x 20.9 x 0.1 inch

$260

Print, Reclining Woman, Will Barnet

Will Barnet

Print - 83.8 x 104.1 x 0.3 cm Print - 33 x 41 x 0.1 inch

$2,450 $2,205

Print, Two Men, Franco Gentilini

Franco Gentilini

Print - 65 x 48 x 0.1 cm Print - 25.6 x 18.9 x 0 inch

$1,021

Print, Samuraï en sacai, Shuz

Shuz

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

$108

Print, Eloi-Vador I, Ed Moses

Ed Moses

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

$2,043

Print, Untitled, Alvar Suñol

Alvar Suñol

Print - 86 x 61 x 0.1 cm Print - 33.9 x 24 x 0 inch

$1,442

Print, Future, Raphael Soyer

Raphael Soyer

Print - 43.2 x 27.9 x 5.1 cm Print - 17 x 11 x 2 inch

$1,800

Print, Sitka, Peter Alexander

Peter Alexander

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

$3,004

Print, Ben Alexander, Erich Heckel

Erich Heckel

Print - 54.5 x 42.5 x 0.1 cm Print - 21.5 x 16.7 x 0 inch

$2,163

Print, Untitled, Arnau Alemany

Arnau Alemany

Print - 68.5 x 52 cm Print - 27 x 20.5 inch

$601

Print, Untitled, Andreu Alfaro

Andreu Alfaro

Print - 70.5 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print - 27.8 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$934

Print, Untitled, Roberto Ortuno

Roberto Ortuno

Print - 99.5 x 75 x 0.1 cm Print - 39.2 x 29.5 x 0 inch

$1,082

Print, URIHI, Pixote Mushi

Pixote Mushi

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

$179 $133

Print, Ratio, Achille Perilli

Achille Perilli

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

$697

Print, Sea edge, April Gornik

April Gornik

Print - 50 x 73 x 1 cm Print - 19.7 x 28.7 x 0.4 inch

$1,803

Print, Untitled, Ramon Canet

Ramon Canet

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

$901

Print, Untitled, Jan Hendrix

Jan Hendrix

Print - 57 x 78 cm Print - 22.4 x 30.7 inch

$1,082

Print, Red Six, Lorenzo Indrimi

Lorenzo Indrimi

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

$361

Print, Abstract, Fritz Wotruba

Fritz Wotruba

Print - 47 x 63 x 0.2 cm Print - 18.5 x 24.8 x 0.1 inch

$1,142

Print, Untitled, Luis Claramunt

Luis Claramunt

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

$800

Print, Gardner, James Bohary

James Bohary

Print - 69.5 x 55.5 x 0.1 cm Print - 27.4 x 21.9 x 0 inch

$601

Print, Sans titre, Camilo Franqui

Camilo Franqui

Print - 65.5 x 48 x 0.2 cm Print - 25.8 x 18.9 x 0.1 inch

$336

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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.