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, Untitled, Jorge Castillo

Jorge Castillo

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

€1,100

Print, Le Clown, Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso

Print . 66 x 47 x 0.1 cm Print . 26 x 18.5 x 0 inch

€7,500 €6,750

Print, Vacarme, Peter Klasen

Peter Klasen

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

€500

Print, Natural 3, Ricardo Calero

Ricardo Calero

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

€600

Print, Sol Y Dali, Salvador Dali

Salvador Dali

Print . 55.63 x 41.91 x 2.54 cm Print . 21.9 x 16.5 x 1 inch

€13,427

Print, L'orgueil, Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini

Print . 41 x 33 x 0.01 cm Print . 16.1 x 13 x 0 inch

€350

Print, Untitled, Orlando Herrera

Orlando Herrera

Print . 48.5 x 54 cm Print . 19.1 x 21.3 inch

€222

Print, Ballet, Valerio Adami

Valerio Adami

Print . 37 x 27.5 x 0.05 cm Print . 14.6 x 10.8 x 0 inch

€500

Print, Visage, Bengt Lindström

Bengt Lindström

Print . 90 x 61 x 0.05 cm Print . 35.4 x 24 x 0 inch

€650

Print, Untitled, Eiji Kaji

Eiji Kaji

Print . 53 x 66 x 0.1 cm Print . 20.9 x 26 x 0 inch

€500

Print, Bouquet, André Vigud

André Vigud

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

€120

Print, Play Red, Bambi Artist

Bambi Artist

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

€250

Print, Composition, Jorge Camacho

Jorge Camacho

Print . 37.5 x 26.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 14.8 x 10.4 x 0 inch

€300

Print, Bouquet bleu, Claude Gaveau

Claude Gaveau

Print . 54 x 42 x 0.08 cm Print . 21.3 x 16.5 x 0 inch

€290

Print, Pierino, Antonio Bueno

Antonio Bueno

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

€270

Print, Untitled, Joan Cots

Joan Cots

Print . 49.5 x 38 cm Print . 19.5 x 15 inch

€222

Print, Femme plus, Ronald Chapeau

Ronald Chapeau

Print . 100 x 70 x 0.1 cm Print . 39.4 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€400

Print, Gardena, Peter Alexander

Peter Alexander

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

€4,000

Print, Untitled, Arty Grimm

Arty Grimm

Print . 63 x 49 cm Print . 24.8 x 19.3 inch

€222

Print, Untitled, Andreu Alfaro

Andreu Alfaro

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

€777

Print, Red One, Lorenzo Indrimi

Lorenzo Indrimi

Print . 64 x 48 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.2 x 18.9 x 0 inch

€300

Print, Workshop, Giuseppe Megna

Giuseppe Megna

Print . 11 x 16 x 0.1 cm Print . 4.3 x 6.3 x 0 inch

€200

Print, Hoches C4, Klaus Rinke

Klaus Rinke

Print . 100 x 70 x 0.02 cm Print . 39.4 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€3,000

Print, Clown, Enrico Benaglia

Enrico Benaglia

Print . 50 x 35 x 0.3 cm Print . 19.7 x 13.8 x 0.1 inch

€320

Print, Woman In Red, Pompeo Borra

Pompeo Borra

Print . 33.2 x 23.8 x 0.2 cm Print . 13.1 x 9.4 x 0.1 inch

€230

Print, Untitled, Henry Maurice

Henry Maurice

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

€290

Print, Spring Air, Gastone Breddo

Gastone Breddo

Print . 33.3 x 23.7 x 0.2 cm Print . 13.1 x 9.3 x 0.1 inch

€190

Print, Red Abstract, Le Oben

Le Oben

Print . 56 x 73 x 0.1 cm Print . 22 x 28.7 x 0 inch

€270

Print, Signes, Antoni Clavé

Antoni Clavé

Print . 35 x 29 x 0.1 cm Print . 13.8 x 11.4 x 0 inch

€860

Print, Notre-Dame, Jean Gourmelin

Jean Gourmelin

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€250

Print, Grill, Dean Tavoularis

Dean Tavoularis

Print . 48 x 62 x 1 cm Print . 18.9 x 24.4 x 0.4 inch

€1,600

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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.