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, Femme du ciel, Denis Fadier

Denis Fadier

Print . 46.5 x 54.7 x 0.2 cm Print . 18.3 x 21.5 x 0.1 inch

€250

Print, Untitled, Mario Tozzi

Mario Tozzi

Print . 69.5 x 49.3 x 0.1 cm Print . 27.4 x 19.4 x 0 inch

€330

Print, Baubo, Roland Topor

Roland Topor

Print . 47 x 38 cm Print . 18.5 x 15 inch

€950

Print, Le Robot, Romain Duris

Romain Duris

Print . 69 x 54 cm Print . 27.2 x 21.3 inch

€700

Print, Sans Titre, André Masson

André Masson

Print . 48 x 65 x 0.2 cm Print . 18.9 x 25.6 x 0.1 inch

€700

Print, Sans titre, Roland Topor

Roland Topor

Print . 54 x 41 cm Print . 21.3 x 16.1 inch

€950

Print, Maija 75, John Kacere

John Kacere

Print . 48 x 67 cm Print . 18.9 x 26.4 inch

€300

Print, Made in Japan, Erró

Erró

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

€490

Print, Made In Japan, Erró

Erró

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

€490

Print, Made in Japan, Erró

Erró

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

€490

Print, Made in Japan, Erró

Erró

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

€490

Print, Made in Japan, Erró

Erró

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

€490

Print, Made in Japan, Erró

Erró

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

€490

Print, Boxeurs, Roland Topor

Roland Topor

Print . 66.5 x 45 cm Print . 26.2 x 17.7 inch

€1,900

Print, Leopardiana 2, Tono Zancanaro

Tono Zancanaro

Print . 45 x 32 x 0.3 cm Print . 17.7 x 12.6 x 0.1 inch

€400 €360

Print, Ex Voto, Roland Topor

Roland Topor

Print . 38 x 28 cm Print . 15 x 11 inch

€950

Print, Sans titre, Maurice Savin

Maurice Savin

Print . 56.5 x 76 x 0.1 cm Print . 22.2 x 29.9 x 0 inch

€300

Print, Transhumans 3, Enki Bilal

Enki Bilal

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

€1,000

Print, Untitled, Maria Carbonero

Maria Carbonero

Print . 45 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print . 17.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch

€500

Print, After the Shadow, Tracey Emin

Tracey Emin

Print . 65.5 x 55.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 25.8 x 21.9 x 0 inch

€14,000

Print, Ballet Story, Peter Max

Peter Max

Print . 76.2 x 57.2 cm Print . 30 x 22.5 inch

€1,822

Print, Hero Here, Yue Minjun

Yue Minjun

Print . 120 x 80 x 0.01 cm Print . 47.2 x 31.5 x 0 inch

€4,700

Print, Untitled, Henry Maurice

Henry Maurice

Print . 70 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print . 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€290

Print, Reese's Rose, Mel Ramos

Mel Ramos

Print . 114.3 x 69.9 cm Print . 45 x 27.5 inch

€4,554

Print, Floating Clouds, Yue Minjun

Yue Minjun

Print . 80 x 120 x 0.01 cm Print . 31.5 x 47.2 x 0 inch

€6,450

Print, Partisan, Giacomo Manzú

Giacomo Manzú

Print . 50 x 38 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.7 x 15 x 0 inch

€1,200

Print, Me - May 2019, Tracey Emin

Tracey Emin

Print . 55.5 x 45.5 x 0.01 cm Print . 21.9 x 17.9 x 0 inch

€13,000

Print, Gitanes, Mel Ramos

Mel Ramos

Print . 78.7 x 57.2 cm Print . 31 x 22.5 inch

€3,507

Print, B4, Sandro Chia

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Sandro Chia

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

€1,800

Print, Regeneration, Thomas Ott

Thomas Ott

Print . 150 x 67 x 0.1 cm Print . 59.1 x 26.4 x 0 inch

€1,200

Print, Limelight, Roland Topor

Roland Topor

Print . 50 x 33 cm Print . 19.7 x 13 inch

€480

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.