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, Forcé, Roland Topor

Roland Topor

Print . 65 x 48 cm Print . 25.6 x 18.9 inch

€1,390

Print, Sky, Chiho Aoshima

Sky

Chiho Aoshima

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

€950

Print, Le blacon, Edouard Manet

Edouard Manet

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

€800

Print, About A Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 62.9 x 81.9 x 0.3 cm Print . 24.75 x 32.25 x 0.1 inch

€1,721

Print, Untitled, Roberto Matta

Roberto Matta

Print . 20 x 11 cm Print . 7.9 x 4.3 inch

€1,100

Print, HC L-52, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print . 75 x 105 cm Print . 29.5 x 41.3 inch

€2,000

Print, Rose Hand, Adrian Falkner

Adrian Falkner

Print . 39 x 29 cm Print . 15.4 x 11.4 inch

€1,186

Print, MP 188, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 43 x 61 cm Print . 16.9 x 24 inch

€800

Print, Toy, Franck Noto

Toy

Franck Noto

Print . 77 x 78 cm Print . 30.3 x 30.7 inch

€949

Print, Sans titre, Gilles Aillaud

Gilles Aillaud

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€1,200

Print, Blue Tomorrow, Mr.

Mr.

Print . 50 x 68 cm Print . 19.7 x 26.8 inch

€900

Print, Untitled, Antonio Saura

Antonio Saura

Print . 56 x 75 cm Print . 22 x 29.5 inch

€1,800

Print, Untitled, Rufino Tamayo

Rufino Tamayo

Print . 38 x 53 cm Print . 15 x 20.9 inch

€4,500

Print, Untitled, Jorge Castillo

Jorge Castillo

Print . 106 x 90 cm Print . 41.7 x 35.4 inch

€1,100

Print, Giants, Brandenburg Gate, JR

JR

Print . 50 x 75 x 0.2 cm Print . 19.7 x 29.5 x 0.1 inch

€1,900

Print, Les Mutantes, Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini

Print . 50.5 x 75.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.9 x 29.7 x 0 inch

€1,890

Print, Wallflower 31, Donald Sultan

Donald Sultan

Print . 61.5 x 54.7 x 0.1 cm Print . 24.2 x 21.5 x 0 inch

€1,980

Print, Au Vent, Claude Gaveau

Claude Gaveau

Print . 63.6 x 52 x 0.2 cm Print . 25 x 20.5 x 0.1 inch

€600

Print, Magi Mann, Arnulf Rainer

Arnulf Rainer

Print . 62 x 44 cm Print . 24.4 x 17.3 inch

€1,490

Print, Infection, Marlene Dumas

Marlene Dumas

Print . 60 x 60 x 1 cm Print . 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

€2,450

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

€800

Print, Le Enfe, Roberto Matta

Roberto Matta

Print . 63 x 90 x 0.2 cm Print . 24.8 x 35.4 x 0.1 inch

€1,200

Print, Fou I, André Lanskoy

André Lanskoy

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

€1,190

Print, Ties, Jim Dine

Jim Dine

Print . 86 x 60 x 0.1 cm Print . 33.9 x 23.6 x 0 inch

€2,200

Print, S/T, Gao Xingjian

S/T

Gao Xingjian

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

€1,400

Print, Freddie, Poplea

Poplea

Print . 69 x 49 x 1 cm Print . 27.2 x 19.3 x 0.4 inch

€700

Print, Hand (Truquoise), Smash137

Smash137

Print . 39 x 29 x 0.1 cm Print . 15.4 x 11.4 x 0 inch

€1,186

Print, Untitled, Maria Carbonero

Maria Carbonero

Print . 67.5 x 52 cm Print . 26.6 x 20.5 inch

€1,300

Print, Bright Brains, Robert Longo

Robert Longo

Print . 80 x 60 x 0.5 cm Print . 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.2 inch

€2,390

Print, MOD 3, Yannis Kounellis

Yannis Kounellis

Print . 64 x 76 cm Print . 25.2 x 29.9 inch

€2,000

Print, Variation I, Kumi Sugaï

Kumi Sugaï

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€600

Print, The Red Gate, Elena Borstein

Elena Borstein

Print . 101.6 x 76.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 40 x 30 x 0.04 inch

€2,294

Print, Lulu, Tom Wesselmann

Tom Wesselmann

Print . 55.9 x 76.2 x 0.3 cm Print . 22 x 30 x 0.1 inch

€11,471

Print, Solstice, Julio Larraz

Julio Larraz

Print . 87 x 70 cm Print . 34.3 x 27.6 inch

€3,100

Print, Besançon II, Jean Carzou

Jean Carzou

Print . 44.5 x 61 x 0.2 cm Print . 17.5 x 24 x 0.1 inch

€250

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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.