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, Perspective II, Renato Livi

Renato Livi

Print . 64 x 47 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.2 x 18.5 x 0 inch

€320

Print, Madrid IV, Ken Denning

Ken Denning

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

€290

Print, Visions, Orfeo Vitali

Orfeo Vitali

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

€280

Print, Heating, Pietro Morando

Pietro Morando

Print . 70 x 49.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 27.6 x 19.5 x 0.1 inch

€240

Print, White Horse, Marino Marini

Marino Marini

Print . 90 x 66 x 0.2 cm Print . 35.4 x 26 x 0.1 inch

€4,000

Print, Diàleg, Joan Brossa

Joan Brossa

Print . 50 x 38 cm Print . 19.7 x 15 inch

€550

Print, Letter P, Rafael Alberti

Rafael Alberti

Print . 64.5 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print . 25.4 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€350

Print, MP 337, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 97 x 64 cm Print . 38.2 x 25.2 inch

€3,000

Print, MP 340, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 94 x 64 cm Print . 37 x 25.2 inch

€3,000

Print, Vues 6, Maurice Wyckaert

Maurice Wyckaert

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

€320

Print, Croisé, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

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

€3,000

Print, Farandole, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print . 49 x 74 cm Print . 19.3 x 29.1 inch

€3,000

Print, Chromo 3, Carlos Pazos

Carlos Pazos

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

€500

Print, Sans titre, Perejaume

Perejaume

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

€500

Print, Portrait, Giacomo Porzano

Giacomo Porzano

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

€300

Print, The Horse, Enrico Benaglia

Enrico Benaglia

Print . 54 x 34.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 21.3 x 13.6 x 0 inch

€200

Print, Chromo 9, Carlos Pazos

Carlos Pazos

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

€500

Print, Letter X, Rafael Alberti

Rafael Alberti

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€350

Print, Homère, Le CyKlop

Le CyKlop

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

€140

Print, Abierta 9, Antonio Saura

Antonio Saura

Print . 75 x 104 cm Print . 29.5 x 40.9 inch

€1,800

Print, Abierta 5, Antonio Saura

Antonio Saura

Print . 75 x 104 cm Print . 29.5 x 40.9 inch

€1,800

Print, India, Raymond Poulet

Raymond Poulet

Print . 38 x 52 x 0.1 cm Print . 15 x 20.5 x 0 inch

€490

Print, Vues 5, Maurice Wyckaert

Maurice Wyckaert

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

€320

Print, Untitled, Albert Gonzalo

Albert Gonzalo

Print . 91 x 64 cm Print . 35.8 x 25.2 inch

€400

Print, Abierta 4, Antonio Saura

Antonio Saura

Print . 75 x 104 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.5 x 40.9 x 0 inch

€2,500

Print, Untitled, Ramon Canet

Ramon Canet

Print . 35 x 45 x 0.1 cm Print . 13.8 x 17.7 x 0 inch

€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.