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, Voyage, Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini

Print . 46 x 55 cm Print . 18.1 x 21.7 inch

€850

Print, Jeune Hindoue, Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse

Print . 39.5 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print . 15.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€64,000

Print, Nu au turban, Moïse Kisling

Moïse Kisling

Print . 54 x 39.3 x 0.1 cm Print . 21.3 x 15.5 x 0 inch

€1,680 €1,512

Print, The Dance, Salvador Dali

Salvador Dali

Print . 74 x 54 x 0.2 cm Print . 29.1 x 21.3 x 0.1 inch

€1,400

Print, The Music, Salvador Dali

Salvador Dali

Print . 73.5 x 54 x 0.2 cm Print . 28.9 x 21.3 x 0.1 inch

€1,400

Print, Maternity, ca., Hans Erni

Hans Erni

Print . 65.5 x 49 x 0.2 cm Print . 25.8 x 19.3 x 0.1 inch

€900

Print, Nude, Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse

Print . 43 x 33 cm Print . 16.9 x 13 inch

€439

Print, Female Bust, Man Ray

Man Ray

Print . 51 x 36 cm Print . 20.1 x 14.2 inch

€2,700

Print, Letter S, Erte Tirtoff

Erte Tirtoff

Print . 65 x 47 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.6 x 18.5 x 0 inch

€1,900

Print, Sarah, Théo Tobiasse

Théo Tobiasse

Print . 106 x 72 x 0.01 cm Print . 41.7 x 28.3 x 0 inch

€1,400

Print, La Fille, Georges Rouault

Georges Rouault

Print . 51 x 33.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 20.1 x 13.2 x 0 inch

€1,900

Print, Lady Godiva, Salvador Dali

Salvador Dali

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

€5,100

Print, Femmes, Camille Hilaire

Camille Hilaire

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

€295

Print, Le Sommeil, Paul Delvaux

Paul Delvaux

Print . 61 x 89 x 0.1 cm Print . 24 x 35 x 0 inch

€3,600

Print, Tied Up II, Sarah Slappey

Sarah Slappey

Print . 84 x 76 x 0.01 cm Print . 33.1 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€1,400

Print, Pubertà, André Masson

André Masson

Print . 48 x 34 x 0.5 cm Print . 18.9 x 13.4 x 0.2 inch

€800

Print, La voyante, Paul Delvaux

Paul Delvaux

Print . 79 x 58.5 x 2 cm Print . 31.1 x 23 x 0.8 inch

€6,000

Print, Nude on heels, Allen Jones

Allen Jones

Print . 100 x 60 x 1 cm Print . 39.4 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

€2,900

Print, Winged angel, Lucebert

Lucebert

Print . 74 x 55 x 0.2 cm Print . 29.1 x 21.7 x 0.1 inch

€600

Print, Le Mans SR., Mel Ramos

Mel Ramos

Print . 80 x 60 x 1 cm Print . 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

€2,900

Print, Pour Jorn, Corneille

Corneille

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

€390

Print, Maija I, John Kacere

John Kacere

Print . 55.9 x 67.3 cm Print . 22 x 26.5 inch

€888

Print, Dancer, Valerio Adami

Valerio Adami

Print . 60 x 42 x 0.2 cm Print . 23.6 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch

€900

Print, Senza titolo, Nino Aimone

Nino Aimone

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

€99

Print, Madonne, Léonard Foujita

Léonard Foujita

Print . 60 x 40.2 x 1 cm Print . 23.6 x 15.8 x 0.4 inch

€1,500

Print, Ted Hyber, Fabrice Hyber

Fabrice Hyber

Print . 59 x 80 cm Print . 23.2 x 31.5 inch

€800

Print, Ragazza, Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse

Print . 43 x 33 cm Print . 16.9 x 13 inch

€439

Print, Tigre, Erró

Erró

Print . 74.5 x 59 cm Print . 29.3 x 23.2 inch

€700

Print, Untitled II, Luis Caballero

Luis Caballero

Print . 38.1 x 27.2 x 0.3 cm Print . 15 x 10.7 x 0.1 inch

€911

Print, Bagnante, Carlo Carrà

Carlo Carrà

Print . 50 x 32.2 x 1 cm Print . 19.7 x 12.7 x 0.4 inch

€590

Print, 6 Personnages, Hans Erni

Hans Erni

Print . 83 x 66 x 3 cm Print . 32.7 x 26 x 1.2 inch

€1,300

Print, Sans-titre, Antoni Tapies

Antoni Tapies

Print . 35.2 x 25.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 13.9 x 9.9 x 0 inch

€850

Print, Composition 1, Corneille

Corneille

Print . 76 x 57 cm Print . 29.9 x 22.4 inch

€900

Print, Untitled, Luisa Sallent

Luisa Sallent

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

€400

Print, Glaring Shade, Jenna Gribbon

Jenna Gribbon

Print . 76.2 x 56.9 x 1 cm Print . 30 x 22.4 x 0.4 inch

€45,540

Print, Untitled, Roberto Matta

Roberto Matta

Print . 20 x 11 cm Print . 7.9 x 4.3 inch

€1,100

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.