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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, Mir, C215

Mir

C215

Print - 78 x 78 x 0.1 cm Print - 30.7 x 30.7 x 0 inch

CHF 782

Print, Sans-titre, Max Ernst

Sans-titre

Max Ernst

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

CHF 636

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 1,173

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 489

Print, Albert Einstein, Aiiroh

Albert Einstein

Aiiroh

Print - 75 x 75 x 0.2 cm Print - 29.5 x 29.5 x 0.1 inch

CHF 636

Print, Dracula, Arman

Dracula

Arman

Print - 65 x 49.5 x 0.05 cm Print - 25.6 x 19.5 x 0 inch

CHF 587

Print, Manifeste, Fernand Léger

Manifeste

Fernand Léger

Print - 48 x 34 x 0.1 cm Print - 18.9 x 13.4 x 0 inch

CHF 782

Print, Bleue 1977 Blue, Moon Shin

Bleue 1977 Blue

Moon Shin

Print - 75 x 50 x 0.3 cm Print - 29.5 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

CHF 1,222

Print, Sans titre, Jim Bird

Sans titre

Jim Bird

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

CHF 489

Print, Untitled, Antoni Tapies

Untitled

Antoni Tapies

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

CHF 2,445

Print, No Home, James Rielly

No Home

James Rielly

Print - 90 x 64.8 cm Print - 35.4 x 25.5 inch

CHF 489

Print, Abierta 2, Antonio Saura

Abierta 2

Antonio Saura

Print - 75 x 104 x 0.1 cm Print - 29.5 x 40.9 x 0 inch

CHF 2,151

Print, Toxic, Erik Parker

Toxic

Erik Parker

Print - 75.9 x 55.9 x 1 cm Print - 29.9 x 22 x 0.4 inch

CHF 2,995

Print, Au Vent, Claude Gaveau

Au Vent

Claude Gaveau

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

CHF 587

Print, Sans titre, Jean Tinguely

Sans titre

Jean Tinguely

Print - 23 x 34.5 x 0.2 cm Print - 9.1 x 13.6 x 0.1 inch

CHF 1,858

Print, Ratilly, Raoul Ubac

Ratilly

Raoul Ubac

Print - 63 x 55 cm Print - 24.8 x 21.7 inch

CHF 684

Print, Pénélope, Le CyKlop

Pénélope

Le CyKlop

Print - 47 x 37 cm Print - 18.5 x 14.6 inch

CHF 137

Print, Bola, Equipo Cronica

Bola

Equipo Cronica

Print - 69 x 44 cm Print - 27.2 x 17.3 inch

CHF 587

Print, Twins, Jaume Plensa

Twins

Jaume Plensa

Print - 111 x 101 x 0.02 cm Print - 43.7 x 39.8 x 0 inch

CHF 4,400

Print, S/T, Gao Xingjian

S/T

Gao Xingjian

Print - 65 x 50 cm Print - 25.6 x 19.7 inch

CHF 1,369

Print, Le Roi nu, Théo Tobiasse

Le Roi nu

Théo Tobiasse

Print - 57 x 77 x 0.05 cm Print - 22.4 x 30.3 x 0 inch

CHF 636

Print, Sans titre, Lluís Barba

Sans titre

Lluís Barba

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

CHF 489

Print, Pour Jorn, Karel Appel

Pour Jorn

Karel Appel

Print - 75 x 54 cm Print - 29.5 x 21.3 inch

CHF 1,565

Print, Se4, Eusebio Sempere

Se4

Eusebio Sempere

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

CHF 489

Print, Untitled, Romain Duris

Untitled

Romain Duris

Print - 44 x 34 cm Print - 17.3 x 13.4 inch

CHF 342

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Print, Sans-titre, Max Ernst

Sans-titre

Max Ernst

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

CHF 636

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 1,173

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 489

Need help with Lithography Print ?
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.