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, Pour Jorn, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

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

€1,600

Print, MP 61, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 61 x 47 x 0.1 cm Print . 24 x 18.5 x 0 inch

€1,200

Print, Sans titre, Gilles Aillaud

Gilles Aillaud

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

€1,200

Print, Sans titre 5, Antonio Asis

Antonio Asis

Print . 50 x 49.5 x 0.02 cm Print . 19.7 x 19.5 x 0 inch

€1,200

Print, Mona Mona, Nelson Leirner

Nelson Leirner

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

€1,200

Print, Urban Kontortion, Bom.K

Bom.K

Print . 90 x 67 cm Print . 35.4 x 26.4 inch

€927

Print, Rain, Alexander Calder

Alexander Calder

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

€5,680 €5,112

Print, Day, Pavel Pepperstein

Day

Pavel Pepperstein

Print . 57 x 41 x 1 cm Print . 22.4 x 16.1 x 0.4 inch

€5,000

Print, Le Gant, Antoni Clavé

Antoni Clavé

Print . 36 x 59 x 0.1 cm Print . 14.2 x 23.2 x 0 inch

€860

Print, Green Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,276

Print, Lamp, Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet

Print . 49.8 x 65 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.6 x 25.6 x 0 inch

€2,400

Print, Three Flags 3P, Madsaki

Madsaki

Print . 46 x 68 cm Print . 18.1 x 26.8 inch

€1,100

Print, Queen Bee, Mark Ryden

Mark Ryden

Print . 83.8 x 59.7 cm Print . 33 x 23.5 inch

€3,600

Print, Autoportrait, Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse

Print . 43 x 33 x 0.5 cm Print . 16.9 x 13 x 0.2 inch

€1,000

Print, Ritual, Francisco Zuniga

Francisco Zuniga

Print . 47 x 36.8 x 0.3 cm Print . 18.5 x 14.5 x 0.1 inch

€1,093

Print, Untitled, Sam Francis

Sam Francis

Print . 64.2 x 49.2 x 0.2 cm Print . 25.3 x 19.4 x 0.1 inch

€5,200

Print, Dragon Vert, Wifredo Lam

Wifredo Lam

Print . 76 x 57 cm Print . 29.9 x 22.4 inch

€800

Print, Germination, Adolph Gottlieb

Adolph Gottlieb

Print . 56.5 x 76 x 0.1 cm Print . 22.2 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€2,980 €2,682

Print, Yves Marie, David Hockney

David Hockney

Print . 76.2 x 55.9 cm Print . 30 x 22 inch

€13,658

Print, Boat, Jean-Pierre Cassigneul

Jean-Pierre Cassigneul

Print . 45.8 x 62.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 18 x 24.6 x 0 inch

€1,480 €1,332

Print, Cavallini, Zoran Music

Zoran Music

Print . 40 x 55 cm Print . 15.7 x 21.7 inch

€4,200

Print, Lire, Enzo Cucchi

Enzo Cucchi

Print . 80.5 x 62.5 cm Print . 31.7 x 24.6 inch

€500

Print, Violons, Arman

Arman

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

€850

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.