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, Sans Titre, Yann Kebbi

Yann Kebbi

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

€500

Print, Albert Einstein, Aiiroh

Aiiroh

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

€650

Print, Mir, C215

Mir

C215

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

€800

Print, Festival, Fernand Léger

Fernand Léger

Print - 48 x 34 x 0.5 cm Print - 18.9 x 13.4 x 0.2 inch

€800

Print, Farandole, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print - 59.5 x 86.5 x 0.2 cm Print - 23.4 x 34.1 x 0.1 inch

€1,200

Print, Bleue 1977 Blue, Moon Shin

Moon Shin

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

€1,250

Print, No Home, James Rielly

James Rielly

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

€500

Print, Pénélope, Le CyKlop

Le CyKlop

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

€140

Print, Sans-titre, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print - 59.5 x 79.5 x 0.1 cm Print - 23.4 x 31.3 x 0 inch

€1,450

Print, Castellnou, Joan Ponç

Joan Ponç

Print - 61 x 56 cm Print - 24 x 22 inch

€600

Print, Le Roi nu, Théo Tobiasse

Théo Tobiasse

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

€650

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, Ratilly, Raoul Ubac

Raoul Ubac

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

€700

Print, Le blacon, Edouard Manet

Edouard Manet

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

€800

Print, Abierta 2, Antonio Saura

Antonio Saura

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

€2,200

Print, Toxic, Erik Parker

Erik Parker

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

€3,130

Print, La géante, Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet

Print - 71 x 50 x 0.3 cm Print - 28 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€2,500 €2,250

Print, Se4, Eusebio Sempere

Se4

Eusebio Sempere

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

€500

Print, Menton, Pierre Tal-Coat

Pierre Tal-Coat

Print - 75 x 49 x 0.1 cm Print - 29.5 x 19.3 x 0 inch

€700

Print, Edith PIAF, Gen Paul

Gen Paul

Print - 54 x 67 x 0.1 cm Print - 21.3 x 26.4 x 0 inch

€750

Print, Twins, Jaume Plensa

Jaume Plensa

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

€4,500

Print, Abbey road, Costa

Costa

Print - 58 x 90 cm Print - 22.8 x 35.4 inch

€500

Print, Bola, Equipo Cronica

Equipo Cronica

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

€600

Print, S/T, Gao Xingjian

S/T

Gao Xingjian

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

€1,400

Print, Sans titre, Lluís Barba

Lluís Barba

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

€500

Print, Sans titre, Ken Denning

Ken Denning

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

€575

Print, Untitled, Romain Duris

Romain Duris

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

€350

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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.