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, Toy, Franck Noto

Toy

Franck Noto

Print . 77 x 78 cm Print . 30.3 x 30.7 inch

€947

Print, Sans titre, Gilles Aillaud

Gilles Aillaud

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

€1,200

Print, Les Mutantes, Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini

Print . 50.5 x 75.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.9 x 29.7 x 0 inch

€1,890

Print, Rose Hand, Adrian Falkner

Adrian Falkner

Print . 39 x 29 cm Print . 15.4 x 11.4 inch

€1,183

Print, Authentique, Zenoy

Zenoy

Print . 75 x 75 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.5 x 29.5 x 0 inch

€800

Print, Blue Tomorrow, Mr.

Mr.

Print . 50 x 68 cm Print . 19.7 x 26.8 inch

€900

Print, Untitled, Roberto Matta

Roberto Matta

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

€1,100

Print, Untitled, Antonio Saura

Antonio Saura

Print . 56 x 75 cm Print . 22 x 29.5 inch

€1,800

Print, Gardena, Peter Alexander

Peter Alexander

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

€4,000

Print, Untitled, Rufino Tamayo

Rufino Tamayo

Print . 38 x 53 cm Print . 15 x 20.9 inch

€4,500

Print, C4 Cybrid (Purple), Fin Dac

Fin Dac

Print . 75 x 55 x 0.1 cm Print . 29.5 x 21.7 x 0 inch

€2,000

Print, Besançon II, Jean Carzou

Jean Carzou

Print . 44.5 x 61 x 0.2 cm Print . 17.5 x 24 x 0.1 inch

€250

Print, Magi Mann, Arnulf Rainer

Arnulf Rainer

Print . 62 x 44 cm Print . 24.4 x 17.3 inch

€1,490

Print, Untitled, Jorge Castillo

Jorge Castillo

Print . 106 x 90 cm Print . 41.7 x 35.4 inch

€1,100

Print, Trois, Pierre Alechinsky

Pierre Alechinsky

Print . 64.5 x 47 cm Print . 25.4 x 18.5 inch

€1,300

Print, The Vote, Robert Indiana

Robert Indiana

Print . 60 x 50 x 1 cm Print . 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

€800

Print, Infection, Marlene Dumas

Marlene Dumas

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

€2,450

Print, Le Pain, Alain Bonnefoit

Alain Bonnefoit

Print . 37 x 55.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 14.6 x 21.9 x 0.1 inch

€800

Print, Le Cirque, Yves Brayer

Yves Brayer

Print . 65 x 50 x 0.05 cm Print . 25.6 x 19.7 x 0 inch

€300

Print, Fou I, André Lanskoy

André Lanskoy

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

€1,190

Print, Freddie, Poplea

Poplea

Print . 69 x 49 x 1 cm Print . 27.2 x 19.3 x 0.4 inch

€700

Print, Ties, Jim Dine

Jim Dine

Print . 86 x 60 x 0.1 cm Print . 33.9 x 23.6 x 0 inch

€2,200

Print, S/T, Gao Xingjian

S/T

Gao Xingjian

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

€1,400

Print, Bright Brains, Robert Longo

Robert Longo

Print . 80 x 60 x 0.5 cm Print . 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.2 inch

€2,390

Print, Hand (Truquoise), Smash137

Smash137

Print . 39 x 29 x 0.1 cm Print . 15.4 x 11.4 x 0 inch

€1,183

Print, Wallflower 31, Donald Sultan

Donald Sultan

Print . 61.5 x 54.7 x 0.1 cm Print . 24.2 x 21.5 x 0 inch

€1,980

Print, Perspective, Renato Livi

Renato Livi

Print . 64 x 47 x 0.1 cm Print . 25.2 x 18.5 x 0 inch

€200

Print, Le Enfe, Roberto Matta

Roberto Matta

Print . 63 x 90 x 0.2 cm Print . 24.8 x 35.4 x 0.1 inch

€1,200

Print, Untitled, Maria Carbonero

Maria Carbonero

Print . 67.5 x 52 cm Print . 26.6 x 20.5 inch

€1,300

Print, Variation I, Kumi Sugaï

Kumi Sugaï

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

€600

Print, Lulu, Tom Wesselmann

Tom Wesselmann

Print . 55.9 x 76.2 x 0.3 cm Print . 22 x 30 x 0.1 inch

€11,395

Print, Back to the future, Aiiroh

Aiiroh

Print . 75 x 75 x 0.2 cm Print . 29.5 x 29.5 x 0.1 inch

€800

Print, AL 4, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

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

€1,400

Print, MOD 3, Yannis Kounellis

Yannis Kounellis

Print . 64 x 76 cm Print . 25.2 x 29.9 inch

€2,000

Print, The Red Gate, Elena Borstein

Elena Borstein

Print . 101.6 x 76.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 40 x 30 x 0.04 inch

€2,279

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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.