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, Hidden, Hom Nguyen

Hom Nguyen

Print . 100 x 234 x 1 cm Print . 39.4 x 92.1 x 0.4 inch

€11,000

Print, Farandole, Hans Hartung

Hans Hartung

Print . 59.5 x 86.5 x 0.2 cm Print . 23.4 x 34.1 x 0.1 inch

€1,200

Print, Still Life, Gino Severini

Gino Severini

Print . 48.5 x 35.2 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.1 x 13.9 x 0 inch

€1,600

Print, Joan Prats, Wifredo Lam

Wifredo Lam

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

€1,100

Print, Pradorama, Al Held

Al Held

Print . 74 x 93 cm Print . 29.1 x 36.6 inch

€3,000

Print, Oursin, Guillermo Olguin

Guillermo Olguin

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

€890

Print, Untitled, Mariette Lydis

Mariette Lydis

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

€900

Print, Transparence, Louis Toffoli

Louis Toffoli

Print . 56 x 76 x 0.3 cm Print . 22 x 29.9 x 0.1 inch

€500

Print, Sans titre 2, Tony Oursler

Tony Oursler

Print . 75 x 56 x 0.02 cm Print . 29.5 x 22 x 0 inch

€2,000

Print, Corrida 3, Eric Fischl

Eric Fischl

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

€2,000

Print, Earth, François Boisrond

François Boisrond

Print . 50 x 40 x 0.1 cm Print . 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch

€1,000

Print, Parisienne, Rody Iliesco

Rody Iliesco

Print . 51 x 35.5 x 1 cm Print . 20.1 x 14 x 0.4 inch

€170

Print, Caura-7, Carlos Cruz-Diez

Carlos Cruz-Diez

Print . 60 x 70 cm Print . 23.6 x 27.6 inch

€7,000

Print, Composition, Henri Goetz

Henri Goetz

Print . 68 x 81 x 4 cm Print . 26.8 x 31.9 x 1.6 inch

€890

Print, Untitled, Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso

Print . 90 x 65 cm Print . 35.4 x 25.6 inch

€5,600

Print, Mushroom Cloud, Yue Minjun

Yue Minjun

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

€4,000

Print, Untitled, Miguel Rasero

Miguel Rasero

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

€333

Print, MP 212, Bram van Velde

Bram van Velde

Print . 59 x 57.5 x 0.1 cm Print . 23.2 x 22.6 x 0 inch

€1,100

Print, Komet, Meret Oppenheim

Meret Oppenheim

Print . 76 x 56 x 1 cm Print . 29.9 x 22 x 0.4 inch

€3,600

Print, Black Flag, Robert Longo

Robert Longo

Print . 57 x 76 x 1 cm Print . 22.4 x 29.9 x 0.4 inch

€15,000

Print, Ondée, Serge Sauniere

Serge Sauniere

Print . 56 x 45 x 0.01 cm Print . 22 x 17.7 x 0 inch

€550

Print, Venice, Virgilio Guidi

Virgilio Guidi

Print . 56 x 70 x 0.3 cm Print . 22 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch

€300

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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.