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, Mexico, Hervé Di Rosa

Hervé Di Rosa

Print . 76 x 58 x 1 cm Print . 29.9 x 22.8 x 0.4 inch

€400

Print, La Cloche, Théo Tobiasse

Théo Tobiasse

Print . 58 x 77 x 0.05 cm Print . 22.8 x 30.3 x 0 inch

€650

Print, Euclid Avenue, Artis Reigo

Artis Reigo

Print . 22.9 x 15.2 x 5.1 cm Print . 9 x 6 x 2 inch

€228

Print, Barcelona, Enric Cormenzana

Enric Cormenzana

Print . 76 x 55 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.9 x 21.7 x 0 inch

€350

Print, The clapping, Shuixin Xu

Shuixin Xu

Print . 50 x 20 x 1 cm Print . 19.7 x 7.9 x 0.4 inch

€550

Print, MP 145, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 33 x 46 x 1 cm Print . 13 x 18.1 x 0.4 inch

€900

Print, Tour Eiffel 2, Pol Bury

Pol Bury

Print . 47 x 65 cm Print . 18.5 x 25.6 inch

€190

Print, Ultimes 3, Kumi Sugaï

Kumi Sugaï

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

€600

Print, MP 62, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 66 x 49 cm Print . 26 x 19.3 inch

€900

Print, Composition, Frederic Amat

Frederic Amat

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

€500

Print, Sans titre 24, Joan Brossa

Joan Brossa

Print . 50 x 38 x 0.02 cm Print . 19.7 x 15 x 0 inch

€450

Print, Sans titre 23, Joan Brossa

Joan Brossa

Print . 50 x 38 x 0.02 cm Print . 19.7 x 15 x 0 inch

€450

Print, Nuria Candela, Joan Brossa

Joan Brossa

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

€350

Print, Kafka 7, Antonio Saura

Antonio Saura

Print . 39 x 53.5 cm Print . 15.4 x 21.1 inch

€1,300

Print, Kafka 6, Antonio Saura

Antonio Saura

Print . 39 x 53.5 cm Print . 15.4 x 21.1 inch

€1,300

Print, Kafka 5, Antonio Saura

Antonio Saura

Print . 39 x 53.5 cm Print . 15.4 x 21.1 inch

€1,300

Print, Kafka 4, Antonio Saura

Antonio Saura

Print . 39 x 53.5 cm Print . 15.4 x 21.1 inch

€1,300

Print, Kafka 3, Antonio Saura

Antonio Saura

Print . 39 x 53.5 cm Print . 15.4 x 21.1 inch

€1,300

Print, Kafka 2, Antonio Saura

Antonio Saura

Print . 39 x 53.5 cm Print . 15.4 x 21.1 inch

€1,300

Print, Kafka 1, Antonio Saura

Antonio Saura

Print . 39 x 53.5 cm Print . 15.4 x 21.1 inch

€1,300

Print, Amour perdu, Raya Sorkine

Raya Sorkine

Print . 18 x 14 x 0.1 cm Print . 7.1 x 5.5 x 0 inch

€120

Print, Cenizas-2, Jorge Camacho

Jorge Camacho

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

€400

Print, Lys, Philippe  Baudelocque

Lys

Philippe Baudelocque

Print . 48 x 65.5 cm Print . 18.9 x 25.8 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.