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, Miguel Rasero

Miguel Rasero

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

€333

Print, Komet, Meret Oppenheim

Meret Oppenheim

Print . 76 x 56 x 1 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0.4 inch

€3,600

Print, 2023, Marco Reichert

Marco Reichert

Print . 76 x 58 cm Print . 29.9 x 22.8 inch

€750

Print, Mirabeau, Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet

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

€2,500

Print, Black Flag, Robert Longo

Robert Longo

Print . 57 x 76 x 1 cm Print . 22.4 x 29.9 x 0.4 inch

€15,000

Print, Ondée, Serge Sauniere

Serge Sauniere

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

€550

Print, Venice, Virgilio Guidi

Virgilio Guidi

Print . 56 x 70 x 0.3 cm Print . 22 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch

€300

Print, Blue Madonna, Tracey Emin

Tracey Emin

Print . 65.5 x 55.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 25.8 x 21.9 x 0 inch

€18,000

Print, Trump L'Oeil, Art Spiegelman

Art Spiegelman

Print . 76 x 56.7 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.9 x 22.3 x 0 inch

€1,500

Print, Brown Haircut, Jim Dine

Jim Dine

Print . 82 x 68 x 0.1 cm Print . 32.3 x 26.8 x 0 inch

€3,000

Print, Sans titre, Martin Bigum

Martin Bigum

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

€700

Print, Aline, Christophe Blain

Christophe Blain

Print . 160 x 120 x 0.1 cm Print . 63 x 47.2 x 0 inch

€2,400

Print, Sans Titre, Djamel Tatah

Djamel Tatah

Print . 49 x 49 cm Print . 19.3 x 19.3 inch

€800

Print, Whisper in the Wire, SISC

SISC

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

€160

Print, Livres on the roof, JR

JR

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

€1,900

Print, Untitled, Rafael Canogar

Rafael Canogar

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

€1,600

Print, Untitled Basquiat, Jisbar

Jisbar

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

€500

Print, Faces, 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, A2, Sandro Chia

A2

Sandro Chia

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

€1,000

Print, Apaisement, Chu Teh-Chun

Chu Teh-Chun

Print . 65.2 x 49.8 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.7 x 19.6 x 0 inch

€4,300

Print, Sans titre, Lluís Barba

Lluís Barba

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

€500

Print, Button, Domenico Gnoli

Domenico Gnoli

Print . 21 x 29.4 x 0.1 cm Print . 8.3 x 11.6 x 0 inch

€14,500

Print, sans titre, Juan Uslé

Juan Uslé

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

€600

Print, Ecriture, Seo-Bo Park

Seo-Bo Park

Print . 68.5 x 89 cm Print . 27 x 35 inch

€3,500

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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.