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, Porte cochere, Cham Lavant

Cham Lavant

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

€380

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, Untitled, Maria Carbonero

Maria Carbonero

Print . 69 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print . 27.2 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€333

Print, Madrid VIII, Ken Denning

Ken Denning

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

€290

Print, MP 177, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 51 x 38 x 0.1 cm Print . 20.1 x 15 x 0 inch

€1,200

Print, MP 31, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 31 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print . 12.2 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€1,000

Print, MP 32, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 32 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print . 12.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€1,000

Print, MP 16, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 33 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print . 13 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€1,000

Print, MP 20, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 33 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print . 13 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€1,000

Print, MP35, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 30 x 44 x 0.1 cm Print . 11.8 x 17.3 x 0 inch

€1,000

Print, MP 34, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 30 x 44 x 0.1 cm Print . 11.8 x 17.3 x 0 inch

€1,000

Print, Boat Flyer, Peter Max

Peter Max

Print . 45.7 x 58.4 cm Print . 18 x 23 inch

€1,652

Print, Blue Vase, Peter Max

Peter Max

Print . 77.5 x 61 cm Print . 30.5 x 24 inch

€1,835

Print, Le pont, Louis Toffoli

Louis Toffoli

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.3 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0.1 inch

€500

Print, Chromo 5, Carlos Pazos

Carlos Pazos

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

€500

Print, Sans titre, Pilar Palomer

Pilar Palomer

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

€500

Print, Farandole, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print . 59 x 87 cm Print . 23.2 x 34.3 inch

€3,000

Print, LLambrec3, Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

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

€1,800

Print, Se4, Eusebio Sempere

Se4

Eusebio Sempere

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

€450

Print, Late Winter, Artis Reigo

Artis Reigo

Print . 29.2 x 19.1 x 5.1 cm Print . 11.5 x 7.5 x 2 inch

€184

Print, Sans titre 1, Jean Miotte

Jean Miotte

Print . 92 x 70 x 0.1 cm Print . 36.2 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€600

Print, MP 114, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 76 x 40 x 0.02 cm Print . 29.9 x 15.7 x 0 inch

€1,500

Print, PK 104, Georges Point

Georges Point

Print . 18 x 18 x 0.1 cm Print . 7.1 x 7.1 x 0 inch

€150

Print, Paleonopsis, Ken Bushnell

Ken Bushnell

Print . 75.5 x 55 cm Print . 29.7 x 21.7 inch

€450

Print, Untitled, Jorge Castillo

Jorge Castillo

Print . 91 x 107 cm Print . 35.8 x 42.1 inch

€1,100

Print, Madrid VII, 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 x 0.1 cm Print . 17.1 x 16.1 x 0 inch

€250

Print, MP 318, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 88 x 63 cm Print . 34.6 x 24.8 inch

€2,800

Print, Furie, Damien Deroubaix

Damien Deroubaix

Print . 160 x 120 cm Print . 63 x 47.2 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.