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, Taurus in blue, Handiedan

Handiedan

Print . 54 x 42 x 1 cm Print . 21.3 x 16.5 x 0.4 inch

€690

Print, Nude - 6, Carlo Marcantonio

Carlo Marcantonio

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

€250

Print, Alphabet 17, Jules Perahim

Jules Perahim

Print . 56 x 38 x 1 cm Print . 22 x 15 x 0.4 inch

€250

Print, Untitled, Jose Luis Pascual

Jose Luis Pascual

Print . 68 x 48.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 26.8 x 19.1 x 0 inch

€400

Print, Untitled, Jose Luis Pascual

Jose Luis Pascual

Print . 32 x 37 x 0.1 cm Print . 12.6 x 14.6 x 0 inch

€400

Print, Le lapin, Roland Topor

Roland Topor

Print . 31 x 41 cm Print . 12.2 x 16.1 inch

€320

Print, Maija II, John Kacere

John Kacere

Print . 55.9 x 71.1 cm Print . 22 x 28 inch

€1,007

Print, Jill I, John Kacere

John Kacere

Print . 73.7 x 55.9 cm Print . 29 x 22 inch

€915

Print, Pan, Valerio Adami

Pan

Valerio Adami

Print . 52 x 40 x 0.1 cm Print . 20.5 x 15.7 x 0 inch

€380

Print, Erotic 6, John Lennon

John Lennon

Print . 58.4 x 76.2 x 5.1 cm Print . 23 x 30 x 2 inch

€7,503

Print, Alphabet 20, Jules Perahim

Jules Perahim

Print . 56 x 38 x 1 cm Print . 22 x 15 x 0.4 inch

€250

Print, Alphabet 8, Jules Perahim

Jules Perahim

Print . 56 x 38 x 1 cm Print . 22 x 15 x 0.4 inch

€250

Print, Alphabet 6, Jules Perahim

Jules Perahim

Print . 56 x 38 x 1 cm Print . 22 x 15 x 0.4 inch

€250

Print, Untitled, Rafael Bartolozzi

Rafael Bartolozzi

Print . 74 x 55.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.1 x 21.9 x 0 inch

€550

Print, Untitled, Rafael Bartolozzi

Rafael Bartolozzi

Print . 70.5 x 51 x 0.1 cm Print . 27.8 x 20.1 x 0 inch

€550

Print, Femmes, Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini

Print . 32.5 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print . 12.8 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch

€300

Print, Deux Femmes, Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini

Print . 32.5 x 46 x 0.2 cm Print . 12.8 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch

€300

Print, Die Nacht, Damien Deroubaix

Damien Deroubaix

Print . 70 x 85 x 0.1 cm Print . 27.6 x 33.5 x 0 inch

€700

Print, Figua, Félix Labisse

Félix Labisse

Print . 76 x 53 cm Print . 29.9 x 20.9 inch

€450

Print, Alphabet 3, Jules Perahim

Jules Perahim

Print . 56 x 38 x 1 cm Print . 22 x 15 x 0.4 inch

€250

Print, Erotic 4, John Lennon

John Lennon

Print . 58.4 x 76.2 x 5.1 cm Print . 23 x 30 x 2 inch

€7,503

Print, Erotic 1, John Lennon

John Lennon

Print . 58.4 x 76.2 x 5.1 cm Print . 23 x 30 x 2 inch

€7,503

Print, Carmen, José Pirès

José Pirès

Print . 64 x 49 cm Print . 25.2 x 19.3 inch

€320

Print, Nude, Sergio Barletta

Sergio Barletta

Print . 50 x 72 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.7 x 28.3 x 0 inch

€240

Print, Nude, Sergio Barletta

Sergio Barletta

Print . 50 x 72 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.7 x 28.3 x 0 inch

€300

Print, Nude, Sergio Barletta

Sergio Barletta

Print . 47 x 72 x 0.1 cm Print . 18.5 x 28.3 x 0 inch

€220

Print, Untitled, Justyna Dorzak

Justyna Dorzak

Print . 24 x 31 cm Print . 9.4 x 12.2 inch

€200

Print, Untitled, Jose Luis Pascual

Jose Luis Pascual

Print . 37 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print . 14.6 x 12.6 x 0 inch

€400

Print, Sans nom, Matt Phillips

Matt Phillips

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