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, MP 174, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 60.4 x 89 cm Print . 23.8 x 35 inch

€3,000

Print, Team Mates, Alan Kingsland

Alan Kingsland

Print . 58.4 x 78.7 x 1.3 cm Print . 23 x 31 x 0.5 inch

€729

Print, Impulsion, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 98 x 63.4 x 0.1 cm Print . 38.6 x 25 x 0 inch

€3,200

Print, Untitled, José Beulas

José Beulas

Print . 56 x 75 x 0.1 cm Print . 22 x 29.5 x 0 inch

€550

Print, Le grand saut, Morris

Morris

Print . 63 x 47 x 1 cm Print . 24.8 x 18.5 x 0.4 inch

€1,200

Print, Untitled, August Puig

August Puig

Print . 69.7 x 50 cm Print . 27.4 x 19.7 inch

€800

Print, Sans titre, Ken Denning

Ken Denning

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

€575

Print, Letter N, Rafael Alberti

Rafael Alberti

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.3 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€350

Print, L'avarice, Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini

Print . 41 x 33 x 0.01 cm Print . 16.1 x 13 x 0 inch

€350

Print, Earth Day, Paul Jenkins

Paul Jenkins

Print . 73.7 x 53.3 x 0.5 cm Print . 29 x 21 x 0.2 inch

€683

Print, Fenêtre, Serge Plagnol

Serge Plagnol

Print . 56 x 45 x 0.01 cm Print . 22 x 17.7 x 0 inch

€350

Print, Música I, Pablo Palazuelo

Pablo Palazuelo

Print . 65.5 x 50.5 x 1 cm Print . 25.8 x 19.9 x 0.4 inch

€2,700

Print, Athabasca - black, Sowat

Sowat

Print . 100.5 x 75.5 cm Print . 39.6 x 29.7 inch

€680

Print, Sans titre, Valerio Adami

Valerio Adami

Print . 48 x 65.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 18.9 x 25.8 x 0.1 inch

€350

Print, Hiver, Bernard Gantner

Bernard Gantner

Print . 38 x 53 x 0.2 cm Print . 15 x 20.9 x 0.1 inch

€250

Print, Untitled, Sam Francis

Sam Francis

Print . 75.6 x 118.8 x 0.2 cm Print . 29.8 x 46.8 x 0.1 inch

€11,200

Print, Sans titre, Paul Aïzpiri

Paul Aïzpiri

Print . 35.5 x 55.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 14 x 21.9 x 0 inch

€450

Print, Sans titre, Lluís Barba

Lluís Barba

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

€500

Print, Hollywood, Joan Brossa

Joan Brossa

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

€550

Print, Untitled, Franco Fortunato

Franco Fortunato

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

€260

Print, Cenizas-9, Jorge Camacho

Jorge Camacho

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

€400

Print, Untitled, Arnau Alemany

Arnau Alemany

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

€500

Print, LLambre1, Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

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

€1,500

Print, LLambre8, Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

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

€1,800

Print, LLambre11, Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

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

€1,800

Print, Hoches C3, Klaus Rinke

Klaus Rinke

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

€3,000

Print, Child, Enrico Benaglia

Enrico Benaglia

Print . 50 x 35 x 0.3 cm Print . 19.7 x 13.8 x 0.1 inch

€420

Print, Letter D, Rafael Alberti

Rafael Alberti

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.3 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€350

Print, Two Worlds, Nani Tedeschi

Nani Tedeschi

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

€280

Print, Verticalism, Mario Persico

Mario Persico

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

€280

Print, Composition, Pia Andersen

Pia Andersen

Print . 74.5 x 55.5 cm Print . 29.3 x 21.9 inch

€300

Print, Sans titre, Kjeld Ulrich

Kjeld Ulrich

Print . 45 x 56 x 0.1 cm Print . 17.7 x 22 x 0 inch

€400

Print, Paysage, Jacques Lagrange

Jacques Lagrange

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

€350

Print, The kisses, Martin Bigum

Martin Bigum

Print . 75 x 54 cm Print . 29.5 x 21.3 inch

€775

Print, Combat, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 88 x 63 x 0.1 cm Print . 34.6 x 24.8 x 0 inch

€2,800

Print, Untitled, Luis Claramunt

Luis Claramunt

Print . 51 x 68 x 0.1 cm Print . 20.1 x 26.8 x 0 inch

€666

Print, Silenci, Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

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

€1,200

Print, Ultimes 2, Kumi Sugaï

Kumi Sugaï

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

€600

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.