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, Giants, Brandenburg Gate, JR

JR

Print . 50 x 75 x 0.2 cm Print . 19.7 x 29.5 x 0.1 inch

€1,900

Print, Rose Hand, Adrian Falkner

Adrian Falkner

Print . 39 x 29 cm Print . 15.4 x 11.4 inch

€1,186

Print, Sky, Chiho Aoshima

Sky

Chiho Aoshima

Print . 68 x 68 x 0.1 cm Print . 26.8 x 26.8 x 0 inch

€950

Print, Fourmi, Hervé Di Rosa

Hervé Di Rosa

Print . 25 x 25 cm Print . 9.8 x 9.8 inch

€150

Print, Authentique, Zenoy

Zenoy

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

€800

Print, A jour, Sonia Delaunay

Sonia Delaunay

Print . 66.5 x 50.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 26.2 x 19.9 x 0 inch

€3,900

Print, Sans-titre, Jean Bazaine

Jean Bazaine

Print . 22 x 13.8 cm Print . 8.7 x 5.4 inch

€250

Print, Suposter, Bruce Nauman

Bruce Nauman

Print . 91.5 x 75.5 cm Print . 36 x 29.7 inch

€5,900

Print, Magi Mann, Arnulf Rainer

Arnulf Rainer

Print . 62 x 44 cm Print . 24.4 x 17.3 inch

€1,490

Print, 24 sur 17, Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

Print . 76 x 55.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.9 x 21.9 x 0 inch

€2,180

Print, Untitled, Roberto Matta

Roberto Matta

Print . 20 x 11 cm Print . 7.9 x 4.3 inch

€1,100

Print, Ties, Jim Dine

Jim Dine

Print . 86 x 60 x 0.1 cm Print . 33.9 x 23.6 x 0 inch

€2,200

Print, S/T, Gao Xingjian

S/T

Gao Xingjian

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

€1,400

Print, Senorita Rio, Mel Ramos

Mel Ramos

Print . 96.5 x 63.5 cm Print . 38 x 25 inch

€3,189

Print, SF-318, Sam Francis

Sam Francis

Print . 90 x 63 x 0.2 cm Print . 35.4 x 24.8 x 0.1 inch

€3,700

Print, Infection, Marlene Dumas

Marlene Dumas

Print . 60 x 60 x 1 cm Print . 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

€2,450

Print, Le Pain, Alain Bonnefoit

Alain Bonnefoit

Print . 37 x 55.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 14.6 x 21.9 x 0.1 inch

€800

Print, Perspective, Renato Livi

Renato Livi

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

€200

Print, Forcé, Roland Topor

Roland Topor

Print . 65 x 48 cm Print . 25.6 x 18.9 inch

€1,390

Print, Mir, C215

Mir

C215

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

€800 €600

Print, Hand (Truquoise), Smash137

Smash137

Print . 39 x 29 x 0.1 cm Print . 15.4 x 11.4 x 0 inch

€1,186

Print, Untitled, Maria Carbonero

Maria Carbonero

Print . 67.5 x 52 cm Print . 26.6 x 20.5 inch

€1,300

Print, MOD 3, Yannis Kounellis

Yannis Kounellis

Print . 64 x 76 cm Print . 25.2 x 29.9 inch

€2,000

Print, Joan Prats, Wifredo Lam

Wifredo Lam

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

€1,100

Print, Multiple, Martin Bigum

Martin Bigum

Print . 28 x 21 cm Print . 11 x 8.3 inch

€135

Print, Variation I, Kumi Sugaï

Kumi Sugaï

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

€600

Print, Fou I, André Lanskoy

André Lanskoy

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

€1,190

Print, Skulls, Takashi Murakami

Takashi Murakami

Print . 78 x 62 x 1 cm Print . 30.7 x 24.4 x 0.4 inch

€2,900

Print, Les Mutantes, Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini

Print . 50.5 x 75.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.9 x 29.7 x 0 inch

€1,890

Print, Back to the future, Aiiroh

Aiiroh

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

€800

Print, Le Enfe, Roberto Matta

Roberto Matta

Print . 63 x 90 x 0.2 cm Print . 24.8 x 35.4 x 0.1 inch

€1,200

Print, The Red Gate, Elena Borstein

Elena Borstein

Print . 101.6 x 76.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 40 x 30 x 0.04 inch

€2,278

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.