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, Sans-titre, Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

Print . 35.2 x 25.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 13.9 x 9.9 x 0 inch

€850

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, 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 €1,782

Print, Untitled, Susana Solano

Susana Solano

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

€1,400

Print, Alphabet 21, Jules Perahim

Jules Perahim

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

€250

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, Le feu, Alain Le Yaouanc

Alain Le Yaouanc

Print . 40.5 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print . 15.9 x 12.6 x 0 inch

€200

Print, Freddie, Poplea

Poplea

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

€700

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, 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

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, 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, Tennis, Gilles Aillaud

Gilles Aillaud

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

€1,200

Print, Sloppy Melt, Kenny Scharf

Kenny Scharf

Print . 64 x 90 cm Print . 25.2 x 35.4 inch

€3,109

Print, Lulu, Tom Wesselmann

Tom Wesselmann

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

€11,382 €10,244

Print, Untitled, Wolf Vostell

Wolf Vostell

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

€2,444

Print, Untitled - 3, Man Ray

Man Ray

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

€1,500

Print, Juarez, Francisco Toledo

Francisco Toledo

Print . 63 x 91 cm Print . 24.8 x 35.8 inch

€2,700

Print, Toy, Franck Noto

Toy

Franck Noto

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

€950

Print, Visage, Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso

Print . 64 x 46.4 cm Print . 25.2 x 18.3 inch

€8,500

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

€1,707

Print, Marquee, Wayne Thiebaud

Wayne Thiebaud

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

€10,927

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, Antennes, Peter Klasen

Peter Klasen

Print . 40.5 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print . 15.9 x 12.6 x 0 inch

€300

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, Masque, Mikhail Chemiakine

Mikhail Chemiakine

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

€900

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.