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, Bow Baby, Marlene Dumas

Marlene Dumas

Print . 100 x 80 x 4 cm Print . 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch

€4,350

Print, Corrida 2, Eric Fischl

Eric Fischl

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

€2,000

Print, Untitled, Antoni Peyrí

Antoni Peyrí

Print . 69 x 50.5 cm Print . 27.2 x 19.9 inch

€333

Print, Dark Batman, Onemizer

Onemizer

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

€1,190

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, Le blacon, Edouard Manet

Edouard Manet

Print . 48 x 36 x 0.5 cm Print . 18.9 x 14.2 x 0.2 inch

€800

Print, RIP Banking System, Ludo

Ludo

Print . 90 x 67 x 1 cm Print . 35.4 x 26.4 x 0.4 inch

€1,100

Print, 12 Arhats, Takashi Murakami

Takashi Murakami

Print . 68 x 68 x 0.1 cm Print . 26.8 x 26.8 x 0 inch

€2,380 €2,142

Print, Untitled, Will Faber

Will Faber

Print . 52 x 37 cm Print . 20.5 x 14.6 inch

€1,900

Print, Untitled, Domingo Millán

Domingo Millán

Print . 60 x 79 x 0.1 cm Print . 23.6 x 31.1 x 0 inch

€450

Print, En Cuba, Julio Larraz

Julio Larraz

Print . 70 x 90 x 1 cm Print . 27.6 x 35.4 x 0.4 inch

€2,500

Print, El Festejo, Aryz

Aryz

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

€1,400

Print, Sea Scape, Tanc

Tanc

Print . 100 x 78 cm Print . 39.4 x 30.7 inch

€625

Print, Two Girls, Felicita Frai

Felicita Frai

Print . 48 x 67.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 18.9 x 26.6 x 0 inch

€200

Print, Untitled, Sam Francis

Sam Francis

Print . 100 x 80 x 1 cm Print . 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

€2,800

Print, Untitled, Martín Rigo

Martín Rigo

Print . 76 x 54 cm Print . 29.9 x 21.3 inch

€400

Print, Ruelle, Bernard Gantner

Bernard Gantner

Print . 56 x 22.5 cm Print . 22 x 8.9 inch

€100

Print, L'Aube, François Avril

François Avril

Print . 64.5 x 90.5 cm Print . 25.4 x 35.6 inch

€450

Print, Untitled - 1, Man Ray

Man Ray

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

€900

Print, Woman in Black, A.R. Penck

A.R. Penck

Print . 100 x 80 x 1 cm Print . 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

€1,690

Print, Memorial, Mister Tucks

Mister Tucks

Print . 29 x 42 cm Print . 11.4 x 16.5 inch

€200 €160

Print, Le cirque, Sakti Burman

Sakti Burman

Print . 54 x 76 x 0.1 cm Print . 21.3 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€400

Print, Untitled, Anton Lamazares

Anton Lamazares

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

€444

Print, Sans titre, Guillermo Conte

Guillermo Conte

Print . 100 x 70 x 0.02 cm Print . 39.4 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€1,000

Print, S+M, Antoni Muntadas

S+M

Antoni Muntadas

Print . 95 x 74 x 0.02 cm Print . 37.4 x 29.1 x 0 inch

€1,000

Print, The World, Bettino Craxi

Bettino Craxi

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

€550

Print, Saw, Nicola Carrino

Saw

Nicola Carrino

Print . 48 x 64 x 0.1 cm Print . 18.9 x 25.2 x 0 inch

€500

Print, Ratio, Achille Perilli

Achille Perilli

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

€580

Print, CK-2, Craig Kauffman

Craig Kauffman

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

€800

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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.