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, Escamillo, Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet

Print . 74 x 54 x 2 cm Print . 29.1 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch

€2,400

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, Pine Tree, Yue Minjun

Yue Minjun

Print . 120 x 80 x 0.01 cm Print . 47.2 x 31.5 x 0 inch

€3,500

Print, Dutch Hearts, Jim Dine

Jim Dine

Print . 42 x 51 x 0.05 cm Print . 16.5 x 20.1 x 0 inch

€2,400

Print, London, Kan

Kan

Print . 69 x 48 cm Print . 27.2 x 18.9 inch

€813

Print, Untitled, Josep Guinovart

Josep Guinovart

Print . 75 x 99.5 x 1 cm Print . 29.5 x 39.2 x 0.4 inch

€1,200

Print, Untitled, Romain Duris

Romain Duris

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

€350

Print, Cercle II, Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

Print . 55 x 74.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 21.7 x 29.3 x 0 inch

€2,200

Print, Vanité, Pei-Ming Yan

Pei-Ming Yan

Print . 78 x 119 x 0.1 cm Print . 30.7 x 46.9 x 0 inch

€1,600

Print, Square Series #2, L'Atlas

L'Atlas

Print . 75 x 75 x 0.05 cm Print . 29.5 x 29.5 x 0 inch

€1,416

Print, Grand Palais, Jean Dubuffet

Jean Dubuffet

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

€890

Print, Faith, Stickymonger

Stickymonger

Print . 110 x 78.5 x 1 cm Print . 43.3 x 30.9 x 0.4 inch

€1,106

Print, Table, Le Corbusier

Le Corbusier

Print . 56 x 45.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 22 x 17.9 x 0.1 inch

€2,000 €1,700

Print, Sans titre, André Masson

André Masson

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

€800

Print, The Embrace, Felice Casorati

Felice Casorati

Print . 50 x 35 x 0.2 cm Print . 19.7 x 13.8 x 0.1 inch

€1,250

Print, Violon, Arman

Arman

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

€700

Print, Untitled, Jorge Castillo

Jorge Castillo

Print . 106 x 90 cm Print . 41.7 x 35.4 inch

€1,100

Print, Authentique, Zenoy

Zenoy

Print . 75 x 75 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.5 x 29.5 x 0 inch

€800

Print, Untitled, Antonio Saura

Antonio Saura

Print . 56 x 75 cm Print . 22 x 29.5 inch

€1,800

Print, Bleu, Claude Gilli

Claude Gilli

Print . 55 x 75 cm Print . 21.7 x 29.5 inch

€1,200

Print, L'atelier, Guy Bardone

Guy Bardone

Print . 50 x 36 cm Print . 19.7 x 14.2 inch

€200

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.