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, Cherokee, Tony Soulié

Tony Soulié

Print . 90 x 76 x 1 cm Print . 35.4 x 29.9 x 0.4 inch

€900

Print, Shell, Jef Aérosol

Jef Aérosol

Print . 50 x 50 x 1 cm Print . 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

€660

Print, MP 188, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 43 x 61 cm Print . 16.9 x 24 inch

€800

Print, Untitled, Sam Francis

Sam Francis

Print . 64.2 x 49.2 x 0.2 cm Print . 25.3 x 19.4 x 0.1 inch

€5,200

Print, Les Fauves, Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse

Print . 32 x 51 x 0.2 cm Print . 12.6 x 20.1 x 0.1 inch

€4,200

Print, Blue, Wassily Kandinsky

Wassily Kandinsky

Print . 32.3 x 27.8 x 1 cm Print . 12.7 x 10.9 x 0.4 inch

€25,000

Print, Sans titre, Jean Tinguely

Jean Tinguely

Print . 23 x 34.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 9.1 x 13.6 x 0.1 inch

€1,900

Print, About A Cat, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 62.9 x 81.9 x 0.3 cm Print . 24.75 x 32.25 x 0.1 inch

€1,694

Print, Two flags, Madsaki

Madsaki

Print . 68 x 50 cm Print . 26.8 x 19.7 inch

€1,100

Print, Sans Titre, Yann Kebbi

Yann Kebbi

Print . 72 x 91 x 0.1 cm Print . 28.3 x 35.8 x 0 inch

€500

Print, Sans-titre, André Masson

André Masson

Print . 32.5 x 25 x 0.1 cm Print . 12.8 x 9.8 x 0 inch

€350

Print, Lasting (Red Edition), ZES

ZES

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

€1,223

Print, Toxic, Erik Parker

Erik Parker

Print . 75.9 x 55.9 x 1 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0.4 inch

€3,162

Print, The Vote, Robert Indiana

Robert Indiana

Print . 60 x 50 x 1 cm Print . 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

€800

Print, Age Of Tomorrow, Mist

Mist

Print . 80 x 56 cm Print . 31.5 x 22 inch

€1,155

Print, Forcé, Roland Topor

Roland Topor

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

€1,390

Print, Untitled - 3, Man Ray

Man Ray

Print . 49 x 34.5 cm Print . 19.3 x 13.6 inch

€1,500

Print, Eraser, Claes Oldenburg

Claes Oldenburg

Print . 74 x 51 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.1 x 20.1 x 0 inch

€1,680

Print, Bright Brains, Robert Longo

Robert Longo

Print . 80 x 60 x 0.5 cm Print . 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.2 inch

€2,390

Print, Sans-titre, Karel Appel

Karel Appel

Print . 59.5 x 79.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 23.4 x 31.3 x 0 inch

€1,450

Print, Parisienne, Rody Iliesco

Rody Iliesco

Print . 51 x 35.5 x 1 cm Print . 20.1 x 14 x 0.4 inch

€170

Print, Day, Pavel Pepperstein

Day

Pavel Pepperstein

Print . 57 x 41 x 1 cm Print . 22.4 x 16.1 x 0.4 inch

€5,000

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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.