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, Maeght 170, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 46 x 65 x 1 cm Print . 18.1 x 25.6 x 0.4 inch

€1,480

Print, MP 79, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

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

€1,480

Print, MP116, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 71 x 35 cm Print . 28 x 13.8 inch

€1,000

Print, Letter L, Rafael Alberti

Rafael Alberti

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.3 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€350

Print, Chevalier, Marino Marini

Marino Marini

Print . 47 x 35.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 18.5 x 14 x 0 inch

€1,750

Print, Irène, Le CyKlop

Le CyKlop

Print . 47 x 37 cm Print . 18.5 x 14.6 inch

€140

Print, MP 174, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 60.4 x 89 cm Print . 23.8 x 35 inch

€3,000

Print, Impulsion, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 98 x 63.4 x 0.1 cm Print . 38.6 x 25 x 0 inch

€3,200

Print, Zodiac, Dominique Appia

Dominique Appia

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.2 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0.1 inch

€300

Print, Earth Day, Paul Jenkins

Paul Jenkins

Print . 73.7 x 53.3 x 0.5 cm Print . 29 x 21 x 0.2 inch

€686

Print, Athabasca - white, Sowat

Sowat

Print . 100.5 x 75.5 cm Print . 39.6 x 29.7 inch

€587

Print, Untitled, Anton Lamazares

Anton Lamazares

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

€444

Print, Madrid VI, Ken Denning

Ken Denning

Print . 59 x 45 cm Print . 23.2 x 17.7 inch

€290

Print, 19m2, Éric Lambé

Éric Lambé

Print . 43.5 x 41 cm Print . 17.1 x 16.1 inch

€250

Print, L'avarice, Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini

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

€350

Print, Team Mates, Alan Kingsland

Alan Kingsland

Print . 58.4 x 78.7 x 1.3 cm Print . 23 x 31 x 0.5 inch

€731

Print, Untitled, José Beulas

José Beulas

Print . 56 x 75 x 0.1 cm Print . 22 x 29.5 x 0 inch

€550

Print, Homère, Valerio Adami

Valerio Adami

Print . 76 x 54 cm Print . 29.9 x 21.3 inch

€450

Print, Le grand saut, Morris

Morris

Print . 63 x 47 x 1 cm Print . 24.8 x 18.5 x 0.4 inch

€1,200

Print, Untitled, August Puig

August Puig

Print . 69.7 x 50 cm Print . 27.4 x 19.7 inch

€800

Print, Letter N, Rafael Alberti

Rafael Alberti

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.3 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€350

Print, Fenêtre, Serge Plagnol

Serge Plagnol

Print . 56 x 45 x 0.01 cm Print . 22 x 17.7 x 0 inch

€350

Print, Música I, Pablo Palazuelo

Pablo Palazuelo

Print . 65.5 x 50.5 x 1 cm Print . 25.8 x 19.9 x 0.4 inch

€2,700

Print, Désertique, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 64 x 77.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.2 x 30.5 x 0 inch

€2,500

Print, LLambre1, Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

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

€1,500

Print, LLambre8, Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

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

€1,800

Print, Athabasca - black, Sowat

Sowat

Print . 100.5 x 75.5 cm Print . 39.6 x 29.7 inch

€678

Print, Hiver, Bernard Gantner

Bernard Gantner

Print . 38 x 53 x 0.2 cm Print . 15 x 20.9 x 0.1 inch

€250

Print, Untitled, Sam Francis

Sam Francis

Print . 75.6 x 118.8 x 0.2 cm Print . 29.8 x 46.8 x 0.1 inch

€11,200

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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.