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, Sans titre, Emilio Vedova

Emilio Vedova

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

€900

Print, Untitled, Antoni Clavé

Antoni Clavé

Print . 31 x 22.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 12.2 x 8.9 x 0 inch

€1,300

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, Untitled, Jan Hendrix

Jan Hendrix

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

€900

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, El Festejo, Aryz

Aryz

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

€1,400

Print, Eau, Martin Bigum

Eau

Martin Bigum

Print . 28 x 21 cm Print . 11 x 8.3 inch

€135

Print, Eloi-Ricco II, Ed Moses

Ed Moses

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.02 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch

€1,500

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, Lucioles, Jan Voss

Jan Voss

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

€690

Print, La Semeuse de Trouble, Seth

Seth

Print . 100 x 70 x 0.1 cm Print . 39.4 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€1,000

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, Le Printemps, Claude Gaveau

Claude Gaveau

Print . 57.5 x 72 x 0.2 cm Print . 22.6 x 28.3 x 0.1 inch

€600

Print, Inside Out, Haiti, JR

JR

Print . 70 x 100 x 0.01 cm Print . 27.6 x 39.4 x 0 inch

€1,500

Print, Sans titre, Pierre Tal-Coat

Pierre Tal-Coat

Print . 66 x 50.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 26 x 19.9 x 0 inch

€900

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, 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, Paper Bird, Enrico Benaglia

Enrico Benaglia

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

€300

Print, Letter B, Rafael Alberti

Rafael Alberti

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.3 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€300

Print, Sans-titre, Jean Bazaine

Jean Bazaine

Print . 22 x 13.8 cm Print . 8.7 x 5.4 inch

€250

Print, Hand (Violet), Smash137

Smash137

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

€1,191

Print, Bouquet, André Vigud

André Vigud

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

€120

Print, Se4, Eusebio Sempere

Se4

Eusebio Sempere

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.02 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch

€500

Print, Paysage, Joseph Sima

Joseph Sima

Print . 38 x 57 cm Print . 15 x 22.4 inch

€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.