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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, Untitled, Leonor Fini

Untitled

Leonor Fini

Print . 32 x 24 cm Print . 12.6 x 9.4 inch

€600

Print, Sans titre, Jordi Alumà

Sans titre

Jordi Alumà

Print . 56 x 76 x 0.1 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€600

Print, Sunflowers, Renzo Meschis

Sunflowers

Renzo Meschis

Print . 70 x 90 x 0.3 cm Print . 27.6 x 35.4 x 0.1 inch

€200

Print, Over and out, Tracey Emin

Over and out

Tracey Emin

Print . 65.5 x 55.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 25.8 x 21.9 x 0 inch

€10,500

Print, Paysage, André Masson

Paysage

André Masson

Print . 29 x 37 x 0.2 cm Print . 11.4 x 14.6 x 0.1 inch

€250

Print, Benches, Pino Reggiani

Benches

Pino Reggiani

Print . 65 x 49 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.3 x 0 inch

€150

Print, Belize 8, Joan Duran

Belize 8

Joan Duran

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

€300

Print, Sans titre, Antoni Tapies

Sans titre

Antoni Tapies

Print . 30 x 21 x 0.05 cm Print . 11.8 x 8.3 x 0 inch

€1,800

Print, Pink Cat, Karel Appel

Pink Cat

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,277

Print, Innocent Cat, Karel Appel

Innocent Cat

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,277

Print, House Cat, Karel Appel

House Cat

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,277

Print, Devil Cat, Karel Appel

Devil Cat

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,277

Print, Cat in the Night, Karel Appel

Cat in the Night

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,277

Print, Blue Cat, Karel Appel

Blue Cat

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,277

Print, Smiling Cat, Karel Appel

Smiling Cat

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,277

Print, About A Cat, Karel Appel

About A Cat

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,277

Print, Walking Cat, Karel Appel

Walking Cat

Karel Appel

Print . 62.2 x 81.9 x 1.3 cm Print . 24.5 x 32.25 x 0.5 inch

€2,277

Print, Untitled, Quim Corominas

Untitled

Quim Corominas

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

€333

Print, London wars, Aiiroh

London wars

Aiiroh

Print . 76 x 115 x 1 cm Print . 29.9 x 45.3 x 0.4 inch

€1,500

Print, Frida, Naomi King

Frida

Naomi King

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

€79

Print, Mod, Yannis Kounellis

Mod

Yannis Kounellis

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

€2,200

Print, Harajuku Kiss, Mr.

Harajuku Kiss

Mr.

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

€1,200

Print, Signes 12, Joan Brossa

Signes 12

Joan Brossa

Print . 50 x 38 cm Print . 19.7 x 15 inch

€550

Print, Untitled, Franco Fortunato

Untitled

Franco Fortunato

Print . 25 x 35 x 0.1 cm Print . 9.8 x 13.8 x 0 inch

€220

Print, Knight, Alexandre Zlotnik

Knight

Alexandre Zlotnik

Print . 67 x 50 x 0.3 cm Print . 26.4 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€250

Print, Ramollissement, Pol Bury

Ramollissement

Pol Bury

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

€200

Print, Untitled, Arnau Alemany

Untitled

Arnau Alemany

Print . 68.5 x 52 cm Print . 27 x 20.5 inch

€500

Print, Château, Georges Laporte

Château

Georges Laporte

Print . 76 x 56 x 0.2 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0.1 inch

€350

Print, Polo, Paul Ambille

Polo

Paul Ambille

Print . 74 x 53 cm Print . 29.1 x 20.9 inch

€100

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Print, The Fall, JonOne

The Fall

JonOne

Print . 70 x 83 cm Print . 27.6 x 32.7 inch

€2,379

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Print, Senza Titolo, André Lanskoy

Senza Titolo

André Lanskoy

Print . 69.5 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print . 27.4 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€1,200

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Print, La Ferrage IX, Alberto Magnelli

La Ferrage IX

Alberto Magnelli

Print . 65 x 45 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.6 x 17.7 x 0 inch

€850

Recommended by Artsper
Print, La géante, Bernard Buffet

La géante

Bernard Buffet

Print . 71 x 50 x 0.3 cm Print . 28 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€2,500

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Print, Le S et le O, Alexander Calder

Le S et le O

Alexander Calder

Print . 55.5 x 75.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 21.9 x 29.7 x 0 inch

€7,400

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Print, Untitled, Antoni Tapies

Untitled

Antoni Tapies

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

€2,500

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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.