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, Solstice, Julio Larraz

Julio Larraz

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

€3,100

Print, Paysage II, Ken Denning

Ken Denning

Print . 48 x 65.5 cm Print . 18.9 x 25.8 inch

€385

Print, Untitled, Roberto Ortuno

Roberto Ortuno

Print . 99.5 x 75 x 0.1 cm Print . 39.2 x 29.5 x 0 inch

€900

Print, Untitled, Susana Solano

Susana Solano

Print . 65.5 x 50 cm Print . 25.8 x 19.7 inch

€1,400

Print, Car, Morten Schelde

Car

Morten Schelde

Print . 77.5 x 57.5 cm Print . 30.5 x 22.6 inch

€500

Print, Abierta 2, Antonio Saura

Antonio Saura

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

€2,200

Print, Untitled, Alberto Magnelli

Alberto Magnelli

Print . 64.5 x 49.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.4 x 19.5 x 0 inch

€860

Print, Somewhere, James Rosenquist

James Rosenquist

Print . 86 x 83 x 0.3 cm Print . 33.9 x 32.7 x 0.1 inch

€1,500

Print, Eau, Martin Bigum

Eau

Martin Bigum

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

€135

Print, Untitled - 3, Man Ray

Man Ray

Print . 49 x 34.5 cm Print . 19.3 x 13.6 inch

€1,500

Print, Sans titre, Jean Bazaine

Jean Bazaine

Print . 48 x 64.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 18.9 x 25.4 x 0 inch

€800

Print, MP 212, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 59 x 57.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 23.2 x 22.6 x 0 inch

€1,100

Print, Untitled, Wolf Vostell

Wolf Vostell

Print . 67 x 50 cm Print . 26.4 x 19.7 inch

€2,444

Print, Mirabeau, Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet

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

€2,500

Print, Marquee, Wayne Thiebaud

Wayne Thiebaud

Print . 53.3 x 30.5 cm Print . 21 x 12 inch

€10,904

Print, Masque, Mikhail Chemiakine

Mikhail Chemiakine

Print . 64 x 46.5 x 1 cm Print . 25.2 x 18.3 x 0.4 inch

€900

Print, Age Of Tomorrow, Mist

Mist

Print . 80 x 56 cm Print . 31.5 x 22 inch

€1,147

Print, Still Life, Gino Severini

Gino Severini

Print . 48.5 x 35.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.1 x 13.9 x 0 inch

€1,600

Print, Untitled, Will Faber

Will Faber

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

€1,900

Print, Mask Face Personage, Appel

Appel

Print . 75 x 56 x 0.05 cm Print . 29.5 x 22 x 0 inch

€2,499

Print, Inside Out, Haiti, JR

JR

Print . 70 x 100 x 0.01 cm Print . 27.6 x 39.4 x 0 inch

€1,500

Print, L'Aube, François Avril

François Avril

Print . 64.5 x 90.5 cm Print . 25.4 x 35.6 inch

€450

Print, Whisper in the Wire, SISC

SISC

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

€160 €144

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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.