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, Notre-Dame, Jean Gourmelin

Jean Gourmelin

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€250

Print, Untitled, Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

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

€4,500

Print, Untitled, Joan Cots

Joan Cots

Print . 49.5 x 38 cm Print . 19.5 x 15 inch

€222

Print, Visage, Bengt Lindström

Bengt Lindström

Print . 90 x 61 x 0.05 cm Print . 35.4 x 24 x 0 inch

€650

Print, Femme plus, Ronald Chapeau

Ronald Chapeau

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

€400

Print, Untitled, Arty Grimm

Arty Grimm

Print . 63 x 49 cm Print . 24.8 x 19.3 inch

€222

Print, Untitled, Andreu Alfaro

Andreu Alfaro

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

€777

Print, Red One, Lorenzo Indrimi

Lorenzo Indrimi

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

€300

Print, Workshop, Giuseppe Megna

Giuseppe Megna

Print . 11 x 16 x 0.1 cm Print . 4.3 x 6.3 x 0 inch

€200

Print, Hoches C4, Klaus Rinke

Klaus Rinke

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

€3,000

Print, Clown, Enrico Benaglia

Enrico Benaglia

Print . 50 x 35 x 0.3 cm Print . 19.7 x 13.8 x 0.1 inch

€320

Print, Woman In Red, Pompeo Borra

Pompeo Borra

Print . 33.2 x 23.8 x 0.2 cm Print . 13.1 x 9.4 x 0.1 inch

€230

Print, Untitled, Henry Maurice

Henry Maurice

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

€290

Print, Spring Air, Gastone Breddo

Gastone Breddo

Print . 33.3 x 23.7 x 0.2 cm Print . 13.1 x 9.3 x 0.1 inch

€190

Print, Red Abstract, Le Oben

Le Oben

Print . 56 x 73 x 0.1 cm Print . 22 x 28.7 x 0 inch

€270

Print, Untitled, Rosa Torres

Rosa Torres

Print . 48.5 x 60.6 cm Print . 19.1 x 23.9 inch

€777

Print, Jaws, Arman

Arman

Print . 56 x 43 x 0.3 cm Print . 22 x 16.9 x 0.1 inch

€390

Print, Gums Galore, Arman

Arman

Print . 56 x 43 x 0.3 cm Print . 22 x 16.9 x 0.1 inch

€390

Print, Imenoteeth, Arman

Arman

Print . 56 x 43 x 0.3 cm Print . 22 x 16.9 x 0.1 inch

€390

Print, Les Appelants, Arman

Arman

Print . 38 x 28 x 1 cm Print . 15 x 11 x 0.4 inch

€390

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, Sergi Barnils

Sergi Barnils

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

€380

Print, Untitled, Ramon Llovet

Ramon Llovet

Print . 57 x 77 cm Print . 22.4 x 30.3 inch

€444

Print, Layers 30, Tilt

Tilt

Print . 85 x 62 cm Print . 33.5 x 24.4 inch

€622

Print, Loire, Jean-Paul Agosti

Jean-Paul Agosti

Print . 90 x 45.5 cm Print . 35.4 x 17.9 inch

€300

Print, Empreinte 2, Raoul Ubac

Raoul Ubac

Print . 40 x 28 cm Print . 15.7 x 11 inch

€800

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, Au Vent, Claude Gaveau

Claude Gaveau

Print . 63.6 x 52 x 0.2 cm Print . 25 x 20.5 x 0.1 inch

€600

Print, Perspective, Renato Livi

Renato Livi

Print . 64 x 47 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.2 x 18.5 x 0 inch

€200

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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.