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, Momentum, Jeremie Faivre

Jeremie Faivre

Print - 45 x 70 x 2 cm Print - 17.7 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch

$2,445

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

$978

Print, America, Mark Kostabi

Mark Kostabi

Print - 69.9 x 90.2 cm Print - 27.5 x 35.5 inch

$900

Print, Flowering Money, Gomor

Gomor

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

$978

Print, Untitled Picasso, Jisbar

Jisbar

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

$611

Print, Sans titre, Shirley Jaffe

Shirley Jaffe

Print - 64.5 x 51 cm Print - 25.4 x 20.1 inch

$3,294 $2,965

Print, Giverny, Camille Hilaire

Camille Hilaire

Print - 50 x 56 x 0.1 cm Print - 19.7 x 22 x 0 inch

$367

Print, Blaze Droppin, Mist

Mist

Print - 70 x 50 x 1 cm Print - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$489

Print, New Wave, Pejac

Pejac

Print - 103 x 103 x 0.5 cm Print - 40.6 x 40.6 x 0.2 inch

$12,101

Print, Pradorama, Al Held

Al Held

Print - 74 x 93 cm Print - 29.1 x 36.6 inch

$3,667

Print, Muse, Reda Amalou

Reda Amalou

Print - 120 x 80 cm Print - 47.2 x 31.5 inch

$4,645

Print, The Look, Mimmo Rotella

Mimmo Rotella

Print - 87.6 x 66 cm Print - 34.5 x 26 inch

$950

Print, DeLorean, Ryca

Ryca

Print - 85 x 119 x 0.1 cm Print - 33.5 x 46.9 x 0 inch

$856

Print, Tennis, Gilles Aillaud

Gilles Aillaud

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

$1,467

Print, Le Marié, Chaïm Soutine

Chaïm Soutine

Print - 48 x 36 x 0.5 cm Print - 18.9 x 14.2 x 0.2 inch

$978

Print, Sans titre 5, Antonio Asis

Antonio Asis

Print - 50 x 49.5 x 0.02 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.5 x 0 inch

$1,467

Print, Tension No. 2, Kaws

Kaws

Print - 88.9 x 58.42 x 2 cm Print - 35 x 23 x 0.8 inch

$14,000

Print, sans titre, Juan Uslé

Juan Uslé

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

$733

Print, A Long Time Ago, Peter Max

Peter Max

Print - 55.9 x 74.9 x 0.3 cm Print - 22 x 29.5 x 0.1 inch

$2,065

Print, Deep Orange, Sterling Ruby

Sterling Ruby

Print - 86.9 x 68.1 x 1.54 cm Print - 34.2 x 26.8 x 0.6 inch

$7,250

Print, Majorelle, Marie Deforche

Marie Deforche

Print - 40 x 60 x 0.2 cm Print - 15.7 x 23.6 x 0.1 inch

$183

Print, Dessin Du Jour, Dran

Dran

Print - 19.1 x 19.1 x 0.3 cm Print - 7.5 x 7.5 x 0.1 inch

$7,125

Print, Sans titre, Jean Bazaine

Jean Bazaine

Print - 48 x 64.5 x 0.1 cm Print - 18.9 x 25.4 x 0 inch

$978

Print, Tractopelle, Jean Denant

Jean Denant

Print - 100 x 100 x 0.2 cm Print - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.1 inch

$917

Print, Let It Reign, Prefab77

Prefab77

Print - 73.5 x 55 x 0.01 cm Print - 28.9 x 21.7 x 0 inch

$794 $715

Print, Clipping, Jonas Wood

Jonas Wood

Print - 129.5 x 129.5 cm Print - 51 x 51 inch

$2,735

Print, Bleue 1977 Blue, Moon Shin

Moon Shin

Print - 75 x 50 x 0.3 cm Print - 29.5 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$1,528

Print, Harmine, Kelsey Brookes

Kelsey Brookes

Print - 61 x 46 x 0.1 cm Print - 24 x 18.1 x 0 inch

$1,467

Print, Tranquility, Itzchak Tarkay

Itzchak Tarkay

Print - 50.2 x 62.2 x 2.5 cm Print - 19.75 x 24.5 x 1 inch

$2,065

Print, Mailles, Alain Jacquet

Alain Jacquet

Print - 60 x 75 cm Print - 23.6 x 29.5 inch

$733

Print, Car, Morten Schelde

Car

Morten Schelde

Print - 77.5 x 57.5 cm Print - 30.5 x 22.6 inch

$611

Print, Vanité, Pei-Ming Yan

Pei-Ming Yan

Print - 78 x 119 x 0.1 cm Print - 30.7 x 46.9 x 0 inch

$1,956

Print, Vol au Martin, Kozo Inoue

Kozo Inoue

Print - 63.5 x 90.2 x 0.3 cm Print - 25 x 35.5 x 0.1 inch

$600

Print, Camo XXL-2C-M1, Invader

Invader

Print - 118 x 140 x 1 cm Print - 46.5 x 55.1 x 0.4 inch

$23,224

Print, Mona Mona, Nelson Leirner

Nelson Leirner

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

$1,467

Print, Sans titre, Perejaume

Perejaume

Print - 60.5 x 102.5 cm Print - 23.8 x 40.4 inch

$611

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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.