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, Denfert, Victor Vasarely

Victor Vasarely

Print . 65 x 79 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.6 x 31.1 x 0 inch

€1,900

Print, Untitled, Pep Canyellas

Pep Canyellas

Print . 66 x 52 cm Print . 26 x 20.5 inch

€333

Print, Dragon, Tony Soulié

Tony Soulié

Print . 90 x 76 x 1 cm Print . 35.4 x 29.9 x 0.4 inch

€900

Print, A6, Sandro Chia

A6

Sandro Chia

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

€1,800

Print, Totem, Sonia Delaunay

Sonia Delaunay

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

€4,000

Print, The Bike Trip, Paola Grott

Paola Grott

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

€200

Print, Untitled, Franco Fortunato

Franco Fortunato

Print . 35 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print . 13.8 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€240

Print, Grey Oval, Marcello Avenali

Marcello Avenali

Print . 70 x 50 x 0.3 cm Print . 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€220

Print, Annabel, Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet

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

€2,900

Print, Rock Formation, Artis Reigo

Artis Reigo

Print . 27.9 x 35.6 x 5.1 cm Print . 11 x 14 x 2 inch

€182

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, Lotus Pool, Yue Minjun

Yue Minjun

Print . 120 x 80 x 0.01 cm Print . 47.2 x 31.5 x 0 inch

€7,000

Print, Untitled, Marcel Marti

Marcel Marti

Print . 65 x 55 cm Print . 25.6 x 21.7 inch

€333

Print, Venecia, Lluis Amer

Lluis Amer

Print . 53 x 70 x 0.01 cm Print . 20.9 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€150

Print, Swordslady, Erró

Erró

Print . 76.2 x 55.9 cm Print . 30 x 22 inch

€865

Print, Skippy, Erró

Erró

Print . 61 x 45.7 cm Print . 24 x 18 inch

€865

Print, Silver Saber, Erró

Erró

Print . 77.5 x 55.9 cm Print . 30.5 x 22 inch

€819

Print, Marilyn, Erró

Erró

Print . 58.4 x 80 cm Print . 23 x 31.5 inch

€865

Print, Forgotten Future, Erró

Erró

Print . 99.1 x 54.6 cm Print . 39 x 21.5 inch

€819

Print, Catman, Erró

Erró

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

€819

Print, Abierta 10, Antonio Saura

Antonio Saura

Print . 75 x 104 cm Print . 29.5 x 40.9 inch

€2,200

Print, Caura-1, Carlos Cruz-Diez

Carlos Cruz-Diez

Print . 60 x 70 cm Print . 23.6 x 27.6 inch

€7,000

Print, Sunflower, Marie Gabrielle

Marie Gabrielle

Print . 45.7 x 61 x 5.1 cm Print . 18 x 24 x 2 inch

€455

Print, Lithographie, Daneïs

Daneïs

Print . 28.5 x 37 x 0.2 cm Print . 11.2 x 14.6 x 0.1 inch

€190

Print, Untitled, Joan Descarga

Joan Descarga

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

€333

Print, Two Halves, Luisa Zamboni

Luisa Zamboni

Print . 55 x 40 x 0.1 cm Print . 21.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

€380

Print, The Scream, Nino Pedone

Nino Pedone

Print . 47 x 66 x 0.1 cm Print . 18.5 x 26 x 0 inch

€300

Print, Untitled, Ramon Canet

Ramon Canet

Print . 28 x 39 x 0.1 cm Print . 11 x 15.4 x 0 inch

€400

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.