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, Oracle, Nani Tedeschi

Nani Tedeschi

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

€280

Print, Fishes, Alcione Gubellini

Alcione Gubellini

Print . 65 x 70 x 0.2 cm Print . 25.6 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch

€380

Print, Tree, Emilio Conciatori

Emilio Conciatori

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

€280

Print, Risciò, Sandro Trotti

Sandro Trotti

Print . 50 x 70 x 0.2 cm Print . 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch

€260

Print, Landscape, Manlio Biancosi

Manlio Biancosi

Print . 50 x 70 x 0.2 cm Print . 19.7 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch

€140

Print, Untitled, Henry Maurice

Henry Maurice

Print . 70 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print . 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€290

Print, Untitled, Marcello Ercole

Marcello Ercole

Print . 70 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print . 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€180

Print, Untitled, Maurizio Biagi

Maurizio Biagi

Print . 70 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print . 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€170

Print, Chart 1970, Mario Persico

Mario Persico

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

€280

Print, Landscape, Pietro Vanni

Pietro Vanni

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

€260

Print, The Lounge, Zeno Giglietti

Zeno Giglietti

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

€460

Print, Autumn, Orfeo Vitali

Orfeo Vitali

Print . 70 x 50 x 0.01 cm Print . 27.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€240

Print, Vulcan, Claudio Celli

Claudio Celli

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

€330

Print, Blue Abstract, Le Oben

Le Oben

Print . 56 x 73 x 0.1 cm Print . 22 x 28.7 x 0 inch

€280

Print, Tyra Tyre, Mel Ramos

Mel Ramos

Print . 76 x 59 cm Print . 29.9 x 23.2 inch

€6,000

Print, Deux, Pierre Alechinsky

Pierre Alechinsky

Print . 64.5 x 47 cm Print . 25.4 x 18.5 inch

€1,300

Print, Le retour, Henri Guibal

Henri Guibal

Print . 44 x 30 x 0.3 cm Print . 17.3 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

€350

Print, Silence, Joan Miró

Joan Miró

Print . 31.1 x 23.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 12.2 x 9.1 x 0 inch

€6,000

Print, Albert Einstein, Aiiroh

Aiiroh

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

€650

Print, The Rescue, Ibrahim Kodra

Ibrahim Kodra

Print . 50 x 35 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.7 x 13.8 x 0 inch

€360

Print, Sans titre 3, Antonio Asis

Antonio Asis

Print . 50 x 49.5 x 0.02 cm Print . 19.7 x 19.5 x 0 inch

€1,200

Print, Comboi, Joan Brossa

Joan Brossa

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

€550

Print, Red Weave, Nino Franchina

Nino Franchina

Print . 70 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print . 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€320

Print, Nature, Jean Chapin

Jean Chapin

Print . 32.5 x 50.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 12.8 x 19.9 x 0 inch

€150

Print, Sans titre, Pat Andrea

Pat Andrea

Print . 28.5 x 38 x 0.2 cm Print . 11.2 x 15 x 0.1 inch

€350

Print, Double croix, Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

Print . 33 x 51 x 0.1 cm Print . 13 x 20.1 x 0 inch

€2,080 €1,872

Print, Le Tambour, Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet

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

€2,500

Print, Danton, Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet

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

€2,500

Print, Guernica, Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso

Print . 49 x 91 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.3 x 35.8 x 0 inch

€6,840 €6,156

Print, Explosifs, Peter Klasen

Peter Klasen

Print . 38 x 28 x 0.1 cm Print . 15 x 11 x 0 inch

€350

Print, L'Ouraboros, Salvador Dali

Salvador Dali

Print . 76.2 x 55.9 x 0.5 cm Print . 30 x 22 x 0.2 inch

€8,663

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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.