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, Napoléon en Jordan, Shuz

Shuz

Print . 40 x 30 x 0.2 cm Print . 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

€50

Print, Le Baiser, Eric Liot

Eric Liot

Print . 54 x 58 cm Print . 21.3 x 22.8 inch

€500

Print, Sans titre, Marion Semple

Marion Semple

Print . 50 x 35 x 1 cm Print . 19.7 x 13.8 x 0.4 inch

€140

Print, Trames, Renaud Perrin

Renaud Perrin

Print . 30 x 30 x 1 cm Print . 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

€140

Print, Van gogh x jordan, Shuz

Shuz

Print . 30 x 40 x 0.2 cm Print . 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch

€50

Print, Mouse, Jan Hagen

Jan Hagen

Print . 30 x 40 cm Print . 11.8 x 15.7 inch

€300

Print, Olgas NT, Margaret Lees

Margaret Lees

Print . 34.5 x 35 cm Print . 13.6 x 13.8 inch

€300

Print, Sans titre, Pakito Bolino

Pakito Bolino

Print . 50 x 33 x 1 cm Print . 19.7 x 13 x 0.4 inch

€150

Print, Credo, Guy Ferrer

Guy Ferrer

Print . 40 x 28 cm Print . 15.7 x 11 inch

€450

Print, La lecture, Balthus

Balthus

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

€3,000

Print, Campbell's Soup, Mel Ramos

Mel Ramos

Print . 30 x 22.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 11.8 x 8.9 x 0 inch

€1,800

Print, Nude, Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse

Print . 43 x 33 cm Print . 16.9 x 13 inch

€439 €330

Print, Le Radeau, C215

C215

Print . 40 x 50 x 0.01 cm Print . 15.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€650

Print, Sans titre, Enki Bilal

Enki Bilal

Print . 52 x 68 x 1 cm Print . 20.5 x 26.8 x 0.4 inch

€1,000

Print, Hit, Richard Lindner

Hit

Richard Lindner

Print . 63.5 x 50.8 cm Print . 25 x 20 inch

€4,575

Print, Langue, Fabrice Hyber

Fabrice Hyber

Print . 38 x 48 x 0.1 cm Print . 15 x 18.9 x 0 inch

€800

Print, Ragazza, Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse

Print . 43 x 33 cm Print . 16.9 x 13 inch

€439

Print, Pour Jorn, Corneille

Corneille

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

€390

Print, Voyage, Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini

Print . 46 x 55 cm Print . 18.1 x 21.7 inch

€850

Print, Maternity, ca., Hans Erni

Hans Erni

Print . 65.5 x 49 x 0.2 cm Print . 25.8 x 19.3 x 0.1 inch

€900

Print, Female Bust, Man Ray

Man Ray

Print . 51 x 36 cm Print . 20.1 x 14.2 inch

€2,700

Print, The Dance, Salvador Dali

Salvador Dali

Print . 74 x 54 x 0.2 cm Print . 29.1 x 21.3 x 0.1 inch

€1,400

Print, The Music, Salvador Dali

Salvador Dali

Print . 73.5 x 54 x 0.2 cm Print . 28.9 x 21.3 x 0.1 inch

€1,400

Print, Letter S, Erte Tirtoff

Erte Tirtoff

Print . 65 x 47 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.6 x 18.5 x 0 inch

€1,900

Print, No Surrender, Tracey Emin

Tracey Emin

Print . 69 x 86 x 0.1 cm Print . 27.2 x 33.9 x 0 inch

€16,903

Print, Femmes, Camille Hilaire

Camille Hilaire

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

€295

Print, Sarah, Théo Tobiasse

Théo Tobiasse

Print . 106 x 72 x 0.01 cm Print . 41.7 x 28.3 x 0 inch

€1,400

Print, La Fille, Georges Rouault

Georges Rouault

Print . 51 x 33.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 20.1 x 13.2 x 0 inch

€1,900

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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.