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, Souvenir, Antoni Clavé

Antoni Clavé

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

€1,600

Print, Composition, Rafael Alberti

Rafael Alberti

Print . 65 x 49 x 0.3 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.3 x 0.1 inch

€500

Print, Sans titre, Max Papart

Max Papart

Print . 56 x 76 x 0.02 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€600

Print, Alphabet 4, Jules Perahim

Jules Perahim

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

€250

Print, Zero's Friend, Peter Max

Peter Max

Print . 68.6 x 54.6 x 0.3 cm Print . 27 x 21.5 x 0.1 inch

€2,205

Print, Gold Age, Jacob Rantzau

Jacob Rantzau

Print . 150 x 108 cm Print . 59.1 x 42.5 inch

€3,250

Print, The kisses, Martin Bigum

Martin Bigum

Print . 75 x 54 cm Print . 29.5 x 21.3 inch

€775

Print, Untitled, Maria Carbonero

Maria Carbonero

Print . 40 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print . 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch

€500

Print, Samuraï en sacai, Shuz

Shuz

Print . 50 x 25 x 0.2 cm Print . 19.7 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch

€90

Print, L'envol, Jean-Marie Guiny

Jean-Marie Guiny

Print . 30 x 33 x 0.3 cm Print . 11.8 x 13 x 0.1 inch

€450

Print, Sans titre, Clara Champsaur

Clara Champsaur

Print . 66 x 47.6 x 0.05 cm Print . 26 x 18.7 x 0 inch

€490

Print, The King, Keith Haring

Keith Haring

Print . 59.4 x 75.9 x 2 cm Print . 23.4 x 29.9 x 0.8 inch

€44,997

Print, Untitled, Will Faber

Will Faber

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

€1,900

Print, Untitled, Albert Gonzalo

Albert Gonzalo

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

€350

Print, Saint Sébastien, Paxal

Paxal

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

€295

Print, Antibes, Camille Hilaire

Camille Hilaire

Print . 51 x 37 cm Print . 20.1 x 14.6 inch

€200

Print, Nice, Camille Hilaire

Camille Hilaire

Print . 51 x 37 cm Print . 20.1 x 14.6 inch

€200

Print, La Rue, Éric Lambé

Éric Lambé

Print . 56.5 x 76.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 22.2 x 30.1 x 0 inch

€450

Print, Arlette, Clet Abraham

Clet Abraham

Print . 47 x 37 cm Print . 18.5 x 14.6 inch

€140

Print, Ulysse, Le CyKlop

Le CyKlop

Print . 47 x 37 cm Print . 18.5 x 14.6 inch

€140

Print, Le violoncelle vit, Ben

Ben

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

€3,600

Print, Cathedral, Fritz Baumgartner

Fritz Baumgartner

Print . 76 x 52.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 29.9 x 20.7 x 0.1 inch

€180

Print, Ramollissement, Pol Bury

Pol Bury

Print . 39 x 28 cm Print . 15.4 x 11 inch

€200

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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.