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Lithography Print for Sale

Lithography is a printing technique which allows for the creation and reproduction of a design drawn in ink or in pencil on a stone (often limestone), using a press. The technique first appeared at the end of the 18th century in Germany and quickly became popular across Europe throughout the 19th century. Although the supports it uses and the way it is used have considerably changed, it is still a commonly used process today. Lithography uses a chemical process which is based on the immiscibility of water and oil. The image is drawn directly onto the stone slate using ink or a wax pencil or 'transferred' using transfer paper. The limestone is then moistened and covered with a greasy ink. As the ink is hydrophobic, it only adheres to the lines of the drawing and is repelled by the wet areas. Paper is then applied to the stone slate and pressed.

Over time, this technique was adapted to new supports other than stone, such as zinc and aluminium. In the 19th century in particular, lithography was used for a whole host of different purposes. In newspaper publishing, its quick production rate made it a popular choice for printing news illustrations, where being the first to publish a new story is still a top priority. Lithography is also used for more commercial purposes (stickers, printing sheet music) as well as an artistic form of expression.

We are of course most interested in looking at how this technique has been used artistically. It has two main functions. The first is as an artistic medium; artists like Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec worked with lithography to create several copies of an original piece, whereas other artists use it as a way of copying their works. Highly fashionable at the time, we can still see numerous Art Nouveau and Art Deco inspired lithographs today.

Lithography can produce typographic and artistic creations in a short space of time. It allows artists to reproduce original drawings very easily. It also gives the artist the opportunity to explore an endless number of creative possibilities and explore an infinite array of styles.

In the 20th century, lithography was commonly used to create exhibition posters and by-products which were often created by the artists themselves. Miro and Picasso for example created a large number of posters using this technique.

Today, only artistic lithography remains. In a similar way to photography or engraving, lithographs come in multiple examples. The market value varies depending on the artist's popularity and the quality of the print, but also depending on the number of copies that exist. It is important for the buyer to know the number attributed to the lithograph and the total number of copies made, as detailed in the 'certificate of authenticity' which helps to prevent fraudulent copies.

When looking through Artsper, you will find lithographs from some of the 20th century's biggest names, including (Niki de Saint Phalle, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jean Cocteau, Victor Vasarely, Salvador Dali, Zao Wou-Ki...) but also from famous contemporary artists such as Hervé Télémaque, Yan Pein Ming and many others. All of the lithographs sold by Artsper have been carefully chosen. Artsper only selects works which come from limited editions with a maximum of 300 examples or which have been signed by the artist.

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Print, Appartment, Oscar Oiwa

Appartment

Oscar Oiwa

Print - 55 x 69 cm Print - 21.7 x 27.2 inch

€600

Print, CK-2, Craig Kauffman

CK-2

Craig Kauffman

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

€800

Print, The World, Bettino Craxi

The World

Bettino Craxi

Print - 40.6 x 30 x 0.2 cm Print - 16 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

€550

Print, Parisienne, Rody Iliesco

Parisienne

Rody Iliesco

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

€170

Print, Happy Hour, Simon Bang

Happy Hour

Simon Bang

Print - 57 x 77.5 cm Print - 22.4 x 30.5 inch

€500

Print, Nanda, Emilio Greco

Nanda

Emilio Greco

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

€1,500

Print, Ritual, Francisco Zuniga

Ritual

Francisco Zuniga

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

€1,113

Print, Radici, Orfeo Tamburi

Radici

Orfeo Tamburi

Print - 45 x 56 x 1 cm Print - 17.7 x 22 x 0.4 inch

€120

Print, Game Pac Man, Nobless

Game Pac Man

Nobless

Print - 75 x 67 x 0.1 cm Print - 29.5 x 26.4 x 0 inch

€500

Print, Untitled, Rosa Torres

Untitled

Rosa Torres

Print - 48.5 x 60.6 cm Print - 19.1 x 23.9 inch

€777

Print, Red Six, Lorenzo Indrimi

Red Six

Lorenzo Indrimi

Print - 64 x 48 x 0.2 cm Print - 25.2 x 18.9 x 0.1 inch

€300

Print, Swinger, Ronald Searle

Swinger

Ronald Searle

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

€600

Print, Ascention VI, Prefab77

Ascention VI

Prefab77

Print - 104 x 54 x 0.1 cm Print - 40.9 x 21.3 x 0 inch

€600

Print, Untitled, Wolf Vostell

Untitled

Wolf Vostell

Print - 67 x 50 cm Print - 26.4 x 19.7 inch

€2,444

Print, Untitled, Francesc Todó

Untitled

Francesc Todó

Print - 57 x 76 x 0.1 cm Print - 22.4 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€600

Print, Untitled, Eiji Kaji

Untitled

Eiji Kaji

Print - 53 x 66 x 0.1 cm Print - 20.9 x 26 x 0 inch

€500

Print, Untitled, Susana Solano

Untitled

Susana Solano

Print - 65.5 x 50 cm Print - 25.8 x 19.7 inch

€1,400

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Print, Farandole, Hans Hartung

Farandole

Hans Hartung

Print - 59.5 x 86.5 x 0.2 cm Print - 23.4 x 34.1 x 0.1 inch

€1,200

Print, Sans-titre, Max Ernst

Sans-titre

Max Ernst

Print - 38 x 28 cm Print - 15 x 11 inch

€650

Print, Sans Titre, Yann Kebbi

Sans Titre

Yann Kebbi

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

€500

Need help with Lithography Print ?
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.