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, Sans Titre, Yann Kebbi

Yann Kebbi

Print . 72 x 91 cm Print . 28.3 x 35.8 inch

€500

Print, Maternity, ca, Hans Erni

Hans Erni

Print . 41 x 61 x 0.2 cm Print . 16.1 x 24 x 0.1 inch

€900

Print, Orphée, Jeanne Esmein

Jeanne Esmein

Print . 64.5 x 48 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.4 x 18.9 x 0 inch

€280

Print, No Surrender, Tracey Emin

Tracey Emin

Print . 69 x 86 x 0.1 cm Print . 27.2 x 33.9 x 0 inch

€17,021

Print, La danse, Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso

Print . 49 x 36 x 0.5 cm Print . 19.3 x 14.2 x 0.2 inch

€800

Print, L'armant, Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso

Print . 49 x 34 x 0.5 cm Print . 19.3 x 13.4 x 0.2 inch

€800

Print, Le Serpent Jaune, Corneille

Corneille

Print . 45.5 x 63 x 0.2 cm Print . 17.9 x 24.8 x 0.1 inch

€510

Print, Bacchanale, André Masson

André Masson

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

€800

Print, Contemplation, Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso

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

€1,000

Print, Femmes, Camille Hilaire

Camille Hilaire

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

€275

Print, Untitled, Tresano

Tresano

Print . 45 x 36.5 cm Print . 17.7 x 14.4 inch

€400

Print, Untitled, Paco Simón

Paco Simón

Print . 77.5 x 60 x 0.1 cm Print . 30.5 x 23.6 x 0 inch

€350

Print, Regulus, Handiedan

Handiedan

Print . 55 x 44 x 1 cm Print . 21.7 x 17.3 x 0.4 inch

€950

Print, L'Amour, Didier Moreau

Didier Moreau

Print . 64.5 x 47.5 x 0.05 cm Print . 25.4 x 18.7 x 0 inch

€250

Print, Les amants, Marc Dautry

Marc Dautry

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

€300

Print, Untitled, Fritz Wotruba

Fritz Wotruba

Print . 44 x 57 x 0.3 cm Print . 17.3 x 22.4 x 0.1 inch

€1,200

Print, Judy, John Kacere

John Kacere

Print . 73.7 x 54.6 cm Print . 29 x 21.5 inch

€865

Print, Dove Tale, Mel Ramos

Mel Ramos

Print . 71.1 x 55.9 cm Print . 28 x 22 inch

€3,188

Print, Tootsie Roll, Mel Ramos

Mel Ramos

Print . 76.2 x 114.3 cm Print . 30 x 45 inch

€3,188

Print, Red Hots, Mel Ramos

Mel Ramos

Print . 88.3 x 99.1 cm Print . 34.75 x 39 inch

€3,188

Print, Composition, Elde

Elde

Print . 64.5 x 48 cm Print . 25.4 x 18.9 inch

€150

Print, Extase, Ernest Pignon-Ernest

Ernest Pignon-Ernest

Print . 120 x 79 x 0.01 cm Print . 47.2 x 31.1 x 0 inch

€1,300

Print, Doggie Dinah, Mel Ramos

Mel Ramos

Print . 77.5 x 57.2 cm Print . 30.5 x 22.5 inch

€5,920

Print, Dionus, Mel Ramos

Mel Ramos

Print . 90.2 x 53.3 cm Print . 35.5 x 21 inch

€4,326

Print, Donut Doll, Mel Ramos

Mel Ramos

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

€4,099

Print, Jujyfruit Judy, Mel Ramos

Mel Ramos

Print . 80 x 57.2 cm Print . 31.5 x 22.5 inch

€4,099

Print, Korn Queen, Mel Ramos

Mel Ramos

Print . 77 x 57 x 0.1 cm Print . 30.3 x 22.4 x 0 inch

€3,290

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.