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, The Cardinal, Mario Bardi

Mario Bardi

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

€180

Print, Countryside, Lucio Rofrano

Lucio Rofrano

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

€200

Print, Re-bonjour, Roland Topor

Roland Topor

Print . 50.5 x 32.5 cm Print . 19.9 x 12.8 inch

€900

Print, New York View, Dan Gandré

Dan Gandré

Print . 76 x 55 x 0.05 cm Print . 29.9 x 21.7 x 0 inch

€450

Print, Untitled, Rosa Torres

Rosa Torres

Print . 48.5 x 60.6 cm Print . 19.1 x 23.9 inch

€777

Print, Layers 30, Tilt

Tilt

Print . 85 x 62 cm Print . 33.5 x 24.4 inch

€621

Print, Sans titre, Erró

Erró

Print . 56 x 92 cm Print . 22 x 36.2 inch

€590

Print, 727999, Takashi Murakami

Takashi Murakami

Print . 98 x 65.7 cm Print . 38.6 x 25.9 inch

€5,129

Print, Untitled, Sergi Barnils

Sergi Barnils

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

€380

Print, Untitled, Ramon Llovet

Ramon Llovet

Print . 57 x 77 cm Print . 22.4 x 30.3 inch

€444

Print, Untitled, Lázaro Ferré

Lázaro Ferré

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

€222

Print, Sans Titre, Alëxone

Alëxone

Print . 60 x 78 cm Print . 23.6 x 30.7 inch

€450

Print, Jaws, Arman

Arman

Print . 56 x 43 x 0.3 cm Print . 22 x 16.9 x 0.1 inch

€390

Print, Gums Galore, Arman

Arman

Print . 56 x 43 x 0.3 cm Print . 22 x 16.9 x 0.1 inch

€390

Print, Imenoteeth, Arman

Arman

Print . 56 x 43 x 0.3 cm Print . 22 x 16.9 x 0.1 inch

€390

Print, Les Appelants, Arman

Arman

Print . 38 x 28 x 1 cm Print . 15 x 11 x 0.4 inch

€390

Print, 727772, Takashi Murakami

Takashi Murakami

Print . 98 x 65.7 cm Print . 38.6 x 25.9 inch

€6,638

Print, Untitled - 4, Man Ray

Man Ray

Print . 49 x 34.5 cm Print . 19.3 x 13.6 inch

€1,500

Print, Nuque, Martin Bigum

Martin Bigum

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

€135

Print, Composition, Yerant

Yerant

Print . 88 x 62 cm Print . 34.6 x 24.4 inch

€600

Print, Untitled, Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

Print . 75 x 105 cm Print . 29.5 x 41.3 inch

€4,500

Print, The Music, Salvador Dali

Salvador Dali

Print . 73.5 x 54 x 0.2 cm Print . 28.9 x 21.3 x 0.1 inch

€850

Print, Untitled, Xavier Vázquez

Xavier Vázquez

Print . 66 x 55 x 0.1 cm Print . 26 x 21.7 x 0 inch

€350

Print, Untitled, Pele Torres

Pele Torres

Print . 67.5 x 37 cm Print . 26.6 x 14.6 inch

€400

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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.