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, Untitled, Ramon Canet

Ramon Canet

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

€750

Print, Paysage II, Ken Denning

Ken Denning

Print . 48 x 65.5 cm Print . 18.9 x 25.8 inch

€385

Print, True Flag, Maya Hayuk

Maya Hayuk

Print . 103 x 72.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 40.6 x 28.5 x 0.1 inch

€3,600

Print, 12 Arhats, Takashi Murakami

Takashi Murakami

Print . 68 x 68 x 0.1 cm Print . 26.8 x 26.8 x 0 inch

€2,380 €2,142

Print, Sans titre 1, 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, Solstici, Joan Brossa

Joan Brossa

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

€550

Print, No Home, James Rielly

James Rielly

Print . 90 x 64.8 cm Print . 35.4 x 25.5 inch

€500

Print, Saint-Malo, Mark Brusse

Mark Brusse

Print . 45 x 31 x 0.1 cm Print . 17.7 x 12.2 x 0 inch

€150

Print, Top, Bernard Quentin

Top

Bernard Quentin

Print . 71 x 110 cm Print . 28 x 43.3 inch

€1,800

Print, Untitled, Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini

Print . 32 x 24 x 0.1 cm Print . 12.6 x 9.4 x 0 inch

€600

Print, Le soliste, Gen Paul

Gen Paul

Print . 36.6 x 27.8 x 0.1 cm Print . 14.4 x 10.9 x 0 inch

€300

Print, Cercle II, Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

Print . 55 x 74.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 21.7 x 29.3 x 0 inch

€2,200

Print, Sans titre, Erró

Erró

Print . 78 x 57 x 1 cm Print . 30.7 x 22.4 x 0.4 inch

€800

Print, Untitled, Yigal Ozeri

Yigal Ozeri

Print . 31 x 24 cm Print . 12.2 x 9.4 inch

€1,444

Print, Lou, Lou Doillon

Lou

Lou Doillon

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

€380

Print, La cavalière, Marc Chagall

Marc Chagall

Print . 34 x 48 x 0.5 cm Print . 13.4 x 18.9 x 0.2 inch

€1,000

Print, Sans titre, Camilo Franqui

Camilo Franqui

Print . 65.5 x 48 x 0.2 cm Print . 25.8 x 18.9 x 0.1 inch

€280

Print, Swing, Paul Ambille

Paul Ambille

Print . 60 x 45 cm Print . 23.6 x 17.7 inch

€100

Print, Portrait, Arturo Fiorentini

Arturo Fiorentini

Print . 69.5 x 49.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 27.4 x 19.5 x 0 inch

€180

Print, Bow Baby, Marlene Dumas

Marlene Dumas

Print . 100 x 80 x 4 cm Print . 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch

€4,350

Print, Untitled, Antoni Peyrí

Antoni Peyrí

Print . 69 x 50.5 cm Print . 27.2 x 19.9 inch

€333

Print, Dark Batman, Onemizer

Onemizer

Print . 80 x 60 cm Print . 31.5 x 23.6 inch

€1,190

Print, Tour Eiffeil, Pol Bury

Pol Bury

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

€350

Print, RIP Banking System, Ludo

Ludo

Print . 90 x 67 x 1 cm Print . 35.4 x 26.4 x 0.4 inch

€1,100

Print, Untitled, Will Faber

Will Faber

Print . 52 x 37 cm Print . 20.5 x 14.6 inch

€1,900

Print, Untitled, Domingo Millán

Domingo Millán

Print . 60 x 79 x 0.1 cm Print . 23.6 x 31.1 x 0 inch

€450

Print, En Cuba, Julio Larraz

Julio Larraz

Print . 70 x 90 x 1 cm Print . 27.6 x 35.4 x 0.4 inch

€2,500

Print, Untitled, Sam Francis

Sam Francis

Print . 100 x 80 x 1 cm Print . 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

€2,800

Print, El Festejo, Aryz

Aryz

Print . 100 x 70 cm Print . 39.4 x 27.6 inch

€1,400

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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.