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, Woman in Black, A.R. Penck

A.R. Penck

Print . 100 x 80 x 1 cm Print . 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

€1,690

Print, Untitled, Justyna Dorzak

Justyna Dorzak

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

€200

Print, Valmy, Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet

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

€2,500

Print, Liberty, Jacques Halbert

Jacques Halbert

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

€1,000

Print, Memorial, Mister Tucks

Mister Tucks

Print . 29 x 42 cm Print . 11.4 x 16.5 inch

€200

Print, Untitled, Sam Francis

Sam Francis

Print . 100 x 80 x 1 cm Print . 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

€2,800

Print, Berlin Suite, Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

Print . 55 x 76 x 0.05 cm Print . 21.7 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€1,800

Print, Untitled, Gabriel Rigo

Gabriel Rigo

Print . 77 x 55 cm Print . 30.3 x 21.7 inch

€222

Print, Le cirque, Sakti Burman

Sakti Burman

Print . 54 x 76 x 0.1 cm Print . 21.3 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€400

Print, Untitled, Anton Lamazares

Anton Lamazares

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€444

Print, Still life, Hannah Collins

Hannah Collins

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

€900

Print, Sans titre, Guillermo Conte

Guillermo Conte

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

€1,000

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

€1,000

Print, The World, Bettino Craxi

Bettino Craxi

Print . 40.6 x 30 x 0.2 cm Print . 16 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

€550

Print, Saw, Nicola Carrino

Saw

Nicola Carrino

Print . 48 x 64 x 0.1 cm Print . 18.9 x 25.2 x 0 inch

€500

Print, Ratio, Achille Perilli

Achille Perilli

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

€580

Print, CK-2, Craig Kauffman

Craig Kauffman

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

€800

Print, The getaway, Ole Ahlberg

Ole Ahlberg

Print . 76 x 60 cm Print . 29.9 x 23.6 inch

€1,037

Print, Zahia White, Tilt

Tilt

Print . 27 x 27 cm Print . 10.6 x 10.6 inch

€902

Print, Sans titre, Kjeld Ulrich

Kjeld Ulrich

Print . 45 x 56 x 0.1 cm Print . 17.7 x 22 x 0 inch

€400

Print, Untitled, Meret Oppenheim

Meret Oppenheim

Print . 31.5 x 48 cm Print . 12.4 x 18.9 inch

€1,500

Print, Paseo, Jacques Gorde

Jacques Gorde

Print . 60 x 40 cm Print . 23.6 x 15.7 inch

€175

Print, Minotaure, Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso

Print . 49 x 36 x 0.5 cm Print . 19.3 x 14.2 x 0.2 inch

€800

Print, Venecia, Lluis Amer

Lluis Amer

Print . 53 x 70 x 0.01 cm Print . 20.9 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€150

Print, Equestrian, Zhou Zhiwei

Zhou Zhiwei

Print . 94.5 x 70 x 0.1 cm Print . 37.2 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€420

Print, Chart 1970, Mario Persico

Mario Persico

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€280

Print, In Deference, Shirin Neshat

Shirin Neshat

Print . 64.8 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm Print . 25.5 x 40 x 1 inch

€22,789

Print, Still Life, Gino Severini

Gino Severini

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

€2,000

Print, Sans Titre, Simon Karczmar

Simon Karczmar

Print . 23.5 x 18.5 x 1 cm Print . 9.3 x 7.3 x 0.4 inch

€650

Print, Appartment, Oscar Oiwa

Oscar Oiwa

Print . 55 x 69 cm Print . 21.7 x 27.2 inch

€600

Print, Abierta 1, Antonio Saura

Antonio Saura

Print . 75 x 104 cm Print . 29.5 x 40.9 inch

€1,800

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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.