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, Ecriture, Seo-Bo Park

Seo-Bo Park

Print . 68.5 x 89 cm Print . 27 x 35 inch

€3,500

Print, Untitled, Paul Jenkins

Paul Jenkins

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

€2,188

Print, Land 2, Yvon Taillandier

Yvon Taillandier

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

€190

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, Farandole, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print . 56 x 87 cm Print . 22 x 34.3 inch

€2,200

Print, Viene, Enzo Cucchi

Enzo Cucchi

Print . 30 x 30 cm Print . 11.8 x 11.8 inch

€300

Print, Venecia, Lluis Amer

Lluis Amer

Print . 53 x 70 x 0.01 cm Print . 20.9 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€150

Print, Sans titre, Emilio Vedova

Emilio Vedova

Print . 70.5 x 50 cm Print . 27.8 x 19.7 inch

€900

Print, The Sisters, Erró

Erró

Print . 91.4 x 53.3 cm Print . 36 x 21 inch

€866

Print, Nanda, Emilio Greco

Emilio Greco

Print . 57 x 45 x 0.2 cm Print . 22.4 x 17.7 x 0.1 inch

€1,500

Print, Black Flag, Santiago Sierra

Santiago Sierra

Print . 31 x 31.5 x 0.4 cm Print . 12.2 x 12.4 x 0.2 inch

€6,000

Print, Owls, Roberto Crippa

Roberto Crippa

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

€350

Print, Rainbowrigins, Lorem

Lorem

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

€999

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, Untitled, Enrico Prampolini

Enrico Prampolini

Print . 39 x 49 x 0.2 cm Print . 15.4 x 19.3 x 0.1 inch

€950

Print, Two Men, Franco Gentilini

Franco Gentilini

Print . 65 x 48 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.6 x 18.9 x 0 inch

€850

Print, Composition, Gastone Breddo

Gastone Breddo

Print . 65.5 x 47 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.8 x 18.5 x 0 inch

€950

Print, Abstract, Fritz Wotruba

Fritz Wotruba

Print . 47 x 63 x 0.2 cm Print . 18.5 x 24.8 x 0.1 inch

€950

Print, Untitled, Fred Bugs

Fred Bugs

Print . 32 x 46 x 0.3 cm Print . 12.6 x 18.1 x 0.1 inch

€850

Print, Bound Man, Sandro Chia

Sandro Chia

Print . 78.7 x 66 cm Print . 31 x 26 inch

€775

Print, Untitled, Jan Hendrix

Jan Hendrix

Print . 57 x 78 cm Print . 22.4 x 30.7 inch

€900

Print, Lucioles, Jan Voss

Jan Voss

Print . 60 x 79.5 cm Print . 23.6 x 31.3 inch

€690

Print, Untitled, Luis Claramunt

Luis Claramunt

Print . 57 x 45 x 0.1 cm Print . 22.4 x 17.7 x 0 inch

€666

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, Lasting (Red Edition), ZES

ZES

Print . 90 x 77 x 0.1 cm Print . 35.4 x 30.3 x 0 inch

€1,220

Print, MIR, C215

MIR

C215

Print . 78 x 78 cm Print . 30.7 x 30.7 inch

€813

Print, Dreams, Dieter Roth

Dieter Roth

Print . 75 x 63 x 1 cm Print . 29.5 x 24.8 x 0.4 inch

€980

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, Cenizas-6, Jorge Camacho

Jorge Camacho

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

€400

Print, Vanité, Pei-Ming Yan

Pei-Ming Yan

Print . 78 x 119 x 1 cm Print . 30.7 x 46.9 x 0.4 inch

€3,400

Print, Hand (Violet), Smash137

Smash137

Print . 39 x 29 x 0.1 cm Print . 15.4 x 11.4 x 0 inch

€1,186

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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.