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, 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, Untitled, Luis Claramunt

Luis Claramunt

Print . 57 x 45 x 0.1 cm Print . 22.4 x 17.7 x 0 inch

€666

Print, Dreams, Dieter Roth

Dieter Roth

Print . 75 x 63 x 1 cm Print . 29.5 x 24.8 x 0.4 inch

€980

Print, Livres on the roof, JR

JR

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

€1,900

Print, Lasting (Red Edition), ZES

ZES

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

€1,217

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, Hand (Violet), Smash137

Smash137

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

€1,183

Print, Paysage, Joseph Sima

Joseph Sima

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

€900

Print, MOD 1, Yannis Kounellis

Yannis Kounellis

Print . 64 x 76 cm Print . 25.2 x 29.9 inch

€2,000

Print, The Sisters, Erró

Erró

Print . 91.4 x 53.3 cm Print . 36 x 21 inch

€866

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, Play Blue, Bambi Artist

Bambi Artist

Print . 25 x 25 cm Print . 9.8 x 9.8 inch

€250

Print, Untitled, Wifredo Lam

Wifredo Lam

Print . 74 x 70 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.1 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€680

Print, Rain, Alexander Calder

Alexander Calder

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€5,680

Print, Ben Alexander, Erich Heckel

Erich Heckel

Print . 54.5 x 42.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 21.5 x 16.7 x 0 inch

€1,800

Print, Golconde, René Magritte

René Magritte

Print . 45 x 60 x 0.1 cm Print . 17.7 x 23.6 x 0 inch

€680

Print, New York (4), Tony Soulié

Tony Soulié

Print . 115 x 70 x 0.1 cm Print . 45.3 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€900

Print, Sans titre, Claudia Baez

Claudia Baez

Print . 47.5 x 65 cm Print . 18.7 x 25.6 inch

€290

Print, Edna, Alberto Gironella

Alberto Gironella

Print . 65 x 47.5 cm Print . 25.6 x 18.7 inch

€390

Print, Visages, Hans Erni

Hans Erni

Print . 47 x 61 x 0.3 cm Print . 18.5 x 24 x 0.1 inch

€744

Print, Untitled, Andreu Alfaro

Andreu Alfaro

Print . 77 x 57 x 0.1 cm Print . 30.3 x 22.4 x 0 inch

€777

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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.