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, Pink Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,294

Print, Innocent Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,294

Print, House Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,294

Print, Devil Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,294

Print, Cat in the Night, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,294

Print, Blue Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,294

Print, Smiling Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,294

Print, About A Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,294

Print, Walking Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,294

Print, Untitled, Joan Martí

Joan Martí

Print . 74 x 56 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.1 x 22 x 0 inch

€222

Print, The shifting I, Shuixin Xu

Shuixin Xu

Print . 43 x 64 x 1 cm Print . 16.9 x 25.2 x 0.4 inch

€1,200

Print, Sans titre, Arthur Secunda

Arthur Secunda

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

€300

Print, Sans titre, Wang Tian Tian

Wang Tian Tian

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

€500

Print, Amour, Martin Bigum

Martin Bigum

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

€150

Print, Untitled, Vallejo

Vallejo

Print . 59 x 48 cm Print . 23.2 x 18.9 inch

€200

Print, Untitled, Will Faber

Will Faber

Print . 44 x 32 cm Print . 17.3 x 12.6 inch

€1,900

Print, La taverne, Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet

Print . 55 x 75 x 1 cm Print . 21.7 x 29.5 x 0.4 inch

€2,800

Print, Don José, Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet

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

€2,800

Print, Micaela, Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet

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

€2,500

Print, Le Picador, Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet

Print . 55 x 75 x 1 cm Print . 21.7 x 29.5 x 0.4 inch

€2,500

Print, URIHI, Pixote Mushi

Pixote Mushi

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

€149

Print, Composition, Rafael Alberti

Rafael Alberti

Print . 65 x 49 x 0.3 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.3 x 0.1 inch

€500

Print, Fighting, Yue Minjun

Yue Minjun

Print . 80 x 120 x 0.01 cm Print . 31.5 x 47.2 x 0 inch

€4,700

Print, Sans titre, Ruptur

Ruptur

Print . 70 x 70 x 0.05 cm Print . 27.6 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€660

Print, Grey, Kenneth Noland

Kenneth Noland

Print . 44 x 65 cm Print . 17.3 x 25.6 inch

€3,000

Print, Untitled, Luis Claramunt

Luis Claramunt

Print . 30.5 x 46 x 0.1 cm Print . 12 x 18.1 x 0 inch

€666

Print, Untitled, Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini

Print . 32 x 24 cm Print . 12.6 x 9.4 inch

€600

Print, Happy Battle, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 54.6 x 74.9 cm Print . 21.5 x 29.5 inch

€1,285

Print, Eloi-Ricco II, Ed Moses

Ed Moses

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

€1,500

Print, L'Espace, Sabine Finkenauer

Sabine Finkenauer

Print . 30 x 40 x 1 cm Print . 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch

€350

Print, Portofino, Tim Thompson

Tim Thompson

Print . 55 x 75 cm Print . 21.7 x 29.5 inch

€850

Print, Farandole, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print . 56 x 87 cm Print . 22 x 34.3 inch

€1,800

Print, Sans titre 2, Antonio Asis

Antonio Asis

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

€1,200

Print, Hoches C3, Klaus Rinke

Klaus Rinke

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

€3,000

Print, Red One, Lorenzo Indrimi

Lorenzo Indrimi

Print . 64 x 48 x 0.2 cm Print . 25.2 x 18.9 x 0.1 inch

€300

Print, Abstract Landscape, Le Oben

Le Oben

Print . 57 x 68 x 0.1 cm Print . 22.4 x 26.8 x 0 inch

€300

Print, Ahogos 2, Jorge Pombo

Jorge Pombo

Print . 54 x 75 cm Print . 21.3 x 29.5 inch

€450

Print, October, Martin Bigum

Martin Bigum

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

€525

Print, Untitled, Soldevila

Soldevila

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

€400

Print, Le Banc, Abram Topor

Abram Topor

Print . 43 x 50.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 16.9 x 19.9 x 0.1 inch

€150

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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.