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, Un Clown, Bernard Buffet

Bernard Buffet

Print . 72 x 51 cm Print . 28.3 x 20.1 inch

€3,800

Print, Untitled, Josep Uclés

Josep Uclés

Print . 68 x 50 cm Print . 26.8 x 19.7 inch

€400

Print, L'orchestre, Victor Viko

Victor Viko

Print . 48 x 65 x 0.2 cm Print . 18.9 x 25.6 x 0.1 inch

€150

Print, Sans titre, Lilly Keller

Lilly Keller

Print . 23 x 17 x 0.2 cm Print . 9.1 x 6.7 x 0.1 inch

€250

Print, Gasp! So Good!, Mr.

Mr.

Print . 65 x 49 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.3 inch

€1,250

Print, CAP-3, Carlos Capelán

Carlos Capelán

Print . 92 x 61 x 0.1 cm Print . 36.2 x 24 x 0 inch

€800

Print, Japon, Jacques Villon

Jacques Villon

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

€300

Print, Ingres and I, Yue Minjun

Yue Minjun

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

€4,700

Print, Ca-xine, Francisco Toledo

Francisco Toledo

Print . 50 x 64 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.2 inch

€1,500

Print, Untitle, Jaume Rivas

Jaume Rivas

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

€500

Print, Sieste, Balthus

Balthus

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

€3,500

Print, Bindu, Sayed Haider Raza

Sayed Haider Raza

Print . 55 x 110 cm Print . 21.7 x 43.3 inch

€1,000

Print, Blue Variante, Lorem

Lorem

Print . 42 x 29.7 x 0.01 cm Print . 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch

€500 €465

Print, Est, Pierre Alechinsky

Est

Pierre Alechinsky

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

€2,900

Print, Espionne, Pierre Alechinsky

Pierre Alechinsky

Print . 51.5 x 69 x 0.1 cm Print . 20.3 x 27.2 x 0 inch

€4,500

Print, Goodbye Kitty, Todd Goldman

Todd Goldman

Print . 76 x 94 x 1.5 cm Print . 29.9 x 37 x 0.6 inch

€683

Print, Black Tulip, Monir

Monir

Print . 50 x 36.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.7 x 14.4 x 0 inch

€333

Print, Marcottage, Jan Voss

Jan Voss

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

€690

Print, MOD 5, Yannis Kounellis

Yannis Kounellis

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

€2,000

Print, Wonder Woman, Mel Ramos

Mel Ramos

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

€2,277

Print, Sans titre, Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini

Print . 13 x 13 x 0.2 cm Print . 5.1 x 5.1 x 0.1 inch

€210

Print, Un, Pierre Alechinsky

Un

Pierre Alechinsky

Print . 64.5 x 47 cm Print . 25.4 x 18.5 inch

€1,300

Print, Sans titre, Jean Miotte

Jean Miotte

Print . 92 x 70 x 0.1 cm Print . 36.2 x 27.6 x 0 inch

€600

Print, La Rue, Éric Lambé

Éric Lambé

Print . 56.5 x 76.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 22.2 x 30.1 x 0 inch

€450

Print, Zoé, Le CyKlop

Le CyKlop

Print . 47 x 37 cm Print . 18.5 x 14.6 inch

€140

Print, Le Roi nu, Théo Tobiasse

Théo Tobiasse

Print . 57 x 77 x 0.05 cm Print . 22.4 x 30.3 x 0 inch

€650

Print, Untitled, Joan Claret

Joan Claret

Print . 64 x 48.5 cm Print . 25.2 x 19.1 inch

€444

Print, Pom pom, Alexis Gorodine

Alexis Gorodine

Print . 50 x 65.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.8 x 0.1 inch

€350

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, France '98, Victor Spahn

Victor Spahn

Print . 60 x 43 x 0.2 cm Print . 23.6 x 16.9 x 0.1 inch

€220

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.