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Why are lithographs so expensive?

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Why are lithographs so expensive?
Lithographs are so expensive largely because of their properties. Compared to other types of prints, they tend to be more painterly, meaning they are better at capturing the qualities of color, stroke and texture featured in an original image. Since they bring paintings and other images to life in rich detail, artists and dealers can sell them for higher prices. Lithographs may also be expensive due to their rarity or creation by a famous artist. Shop a large selection of lithographs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024
"Apparition at the Border of Language"
Located in Lyons, CO
This print presents a fictitious encounter between contemporary colonial forces and Native Americans who are defenders of immigrant refugees and displaced populations. The artist de...
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2010s Contemporary More Prints

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Lithograph

Van Gogh-Portrait of A. Roulin:Vintage Lithography-Publish by Franz Hanf. Munich
Located in London, GB
This authorised Lithography " Portrait of a Young man" by Van Gogh was published in Munich, Germany by Franz Hanfstaengl, in 60s. This painting was a major line up in London's Nation...
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1960s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Archival Paper, Lithograph

"Ecuyere de haute ecole" lithograph
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: lithograph (after the pencil drawing). Printed in Paris in 1952 by Mourlot Freres in an edition of 1500. The total sheet (including margins) measures 12 1/8 x 9 1/8 inches (3...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Original Lithograph 843 (from "Peintures, Gouaches, Dessins") (Abstract, Modern)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joan Miró Original Lithograph 843 (from "Peintures, Gouaches, Dessins") (Abstract, Modern, Colorful, Iconic) Medium: Color Lithograph Year: 1972 Size: 12.45 x 17.95 inches (31.62 x 4...
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1970s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Plate #4 from Album 19
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Plate #4 from Album 19" 1961, is an original color lithograph on watermarked BFK Rives paper by renown artist Joan Miro 1893-1983. It is hand signed (monogramed...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Pablo Picasso, The Blue Rider, from Verve, Revue Artistique, 1951
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Le cavalier bleu (The Blue Rider), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VII, No. 25–26, originates from the...
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1950s Cubist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

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