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, Gee Gee, Mel Ramos

Mel Ramos

Print . 72.4 x 55.9 cm Print . 28.5 x 22 inch

€6,831

Print, Tyra Tyre, Mel Ramos

Mel Ramos

Print . 74.9 x 58.4 cm Print . 29.5 x 23 inch

€5,465

Print, Femme nue, Corneille

Corneille

Print . 50 x 65 x 0.02 cm Print . 19.7 x 25.6 x 0 inch

€800

Print, Toblerone Tess, Mel Ramos

Mel Ramos

Print . 76.2 x 113 cm Print . 30 x 44.5 inch

€6,831

Print, Corvette, Mel Ramos

Mel Ramos

Print . 58.4 x 86.4 cm Print . 23 x 34 inch

€5,009

Print, Mint Pattie, Mel Ramos

Mel Ramos

Print . 80.6 x 58.4 cm Print . 31.75 x 23 inch

€5,009

Print, On My Knees, Tracey Emin

Tracey Emin

Print . 60 x 76 x 0.1 cm Print . 23.6 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€10,334

Print, Escape, Stefania Guidi

Stefania Guidi

Print . 69.7 x 49.7 x 0.2 cm Print . 27.4 x 19.6 x 0.1 inch

€260

Print, Nude - 9, Carlo Marcantonio

Carlo Marcantonio

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

€250

Print, Together Alone, Ard Doko

Ard Doko

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

€129

Print, Matamore, Claude Weisbuch

Claude Weisbuch

Print . 76 x 57 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.9 x 22.4 x 0 inch

€610

Print, Birth, Marlene Dumas

Marlene Dumas

Print . 59 x 60 x 1 cm Print . 23.2 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch

€2,450

Print, Deux,1, Enki Bilal

Enki Bilal

Print . 70.5 x 86 cm Print . 27.8 x 33.9 inch

€1,300

Print, Nu, Alain Bonnefoit

Nu

Alain Bonnefoit

Print . 76 x 54 x 0.5 cm Print . 29.9 x 21.3 x 0.2 inch

€450

Print, Poulpe, Guillermo Olguin

Guillermo Olguin

Print . 90.5 x 61.5 cm Print . 35.6 x 24.2 inch

€890

Print, Rebecca, Théo Tobiasse

Théo Tobiasse

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

€1,400

Print, Femme diurne, Corneille

Corneille

Print . 96 x 96 cm Print . 37.8 x 37.8 inch

€1,650

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, Joanne, John Kacere

John Kacere

Print . 39.4 x 58.4 cm Print . 15.5 x 23 inch

€865

Print, Made in Japan, Erró

Erró

Print . 64 x 46 cm Print . 25.2 x 18.1 inch

€490

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.