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, HC L-52, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print . 75 x 105 cm Print . 29.5 x 41.3 inch

€2,000

Print, Le Gant, Antoni Clavé

Antoni Clavé

Print . 36 x 59 x 0.1 cm Print . 14.2 x 23.2 x 0 inch

€860

Print, Oursin, Guillermo Olguin

Guillermo Olguin

Print . 90.5 x 61.5 cm Print . 35.6 x 24.2 inch

€890

Print, Orfeo, Marino Marini

Marino Marini

Print . 63 x 84 cm Print . 24.8 x 33.1 inch

€3,500

Print, Dragon Vert, Wifredo Lam

Wifredo Lam

Print . 76 x 57 cm Print . 29.9 x 22.4 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, Le Cirque, Yves Brayer

Yves Brayer

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.05 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€300

Print, Lire, Enzo Cucchi

Enzo Cucchi

Print . 80.5 x 62.5 cm Print . 31.7 x 24.6 inch

€500

Print, Éternel Retour, Levalet

Levalet

Print . 85 x 65 x 0.01 cm Print . 33.5 x 25.6 x 0 inch

€350

Print, Sans titre, Arthur Secunda

Arthur Secunda

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

€400

Print, Sans titre 5, 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, Mona Mona, Nelson Leirner

Nelson Leirner

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

€1,200

Print, Urban Kontortion, Bom.K

Bom.K

Print . 90 x 67 cm Print . 35.4 x 26.4 inch

€928

Print, MP 61, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 61 x 47 x 0.1 cm Print . 24 x 18.5 x 0 inch

€1,200

Print, Sans titre, Arman

Arman

Print . 68 x 51.5 x 0.05 cm Print . 26.8 x 20.3 x 0 inch

€1,200

Print, Gardena, Peter Alexander

Peter Alexander

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

€4,000

Print, Faith, Stickymonger

Stickymonger

Print . 110 x 78.5 x 1 cm Print . 43.3 x 30.9 x 0.4 inch

€1,109

Print, Sans titre, André Masson

André Masson

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

€800

Print, Pour Jorn, Wifredo Lam

Wifredo Lam

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

€900

Print, Untitled, Jorge Castillo

Jorge Castillo

Print . 106 x 90 cm Print . 41.7 x 35.4 inch

€1,100

Print, A jour, Sonia Delaunay

Sonia Delaunay

Print . 66.5 x 50.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 26.2 x 19.9 x 0 inch

€3,900

Print, Nightshio, Morten Schelde

Morten Schelde

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

€500

Print, Sans titre, Martin Bigum

Martin Bigum

Print . 74 x 54 cm Print . 29.1 x 21.3 inch

€700

Print, Germination, Adolph Gottlieb

Adolph Gottlieb

Print . 56.5 x 76 x 0.1 cm Print . 22.2 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€2,980

Print, Sans titre, Ken Denning

Ken Denning

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

€575

Print, Ritual, Francisco Zuniga

Francisco Zuniga

Print . 47 x 36.8 x 0.3 cm Print . 18.5 x 14.5 x 0.1 inch

€1,084

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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.