Question 1

What is an after lithograph?

Accepted Answer

A lithograph is a piece of artwork created using oil and water. An after lithograph is a copy of an existing painting done after the original painting’s creation. Pablo Picasso would have after lithographs created of his famous works, usually by another approved artist. On 1stDibs, find a collection of lithographs from some of the world’s top sellers.

Question 2

What is the difference between a lithograph and a lithograph print?

Accepted Answer

The difference between a lithograph and a lithograph print depends on the context. By the strictest definition, the terms are actually synonyms. A lithograph is the term for a print produced through a specific process. It begins with an artist drawing or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. The stone is then covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press. You can call a print produced with this printmaking method a lithograph, a lithograph print or a lithographic print. However, some people may use the term lithograph to describe a traditional lithograph and lithograph print to denote an offset lithograph. Offset lithography is a method of mass-producing prints where the image from the stone gets transferred to a rubber blanket, which is then pressed against the paper to produce a final image. Find a wide variety of lithographs on 1stDibs.

Question 3

What is a pot board?

Accepted Answer

A pot board is a type of dresser or cabinet designed to store pots and pans or other accessories in the kitchen. On 1stDibs, you can find antique pot board dressers in a variety of sizes depending on your needs.

Question 4

What is a hunt board?

Accepted Answer

A hunt board is a piece of storage furniture that features drawers and cabinets and rests on tall legs. It is very similar to a sideboard but usually is smaller in size. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage hunt boards.

Question 5

What is a charcuterie board?

Accepted Answer

A charcuterie board sees an arrangement of cured meats, cheese, fruit, olives and other items prepared on a serving board for consumption. These boards have gained popularity over the years. Find a wide range of serveware and tableware today on 1stDibs for all of your charcuterie needs.

Question 6

What is a dummy board?

Accepted Answer

Dummy boards were flat cutouts of people that were painted to resemble other people in a household. It’s believed that they originated in Holland in the 17th century and quickly became a popular item to have in the home. They create the appearance of other people being in a home and are sometimes called silent companions. Their true purpose isn’t entirely understood. Shop a collection of dummy boards from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 7

What is a carving board?

Accepted Answer

A carving board is a cutting board that has grooves on the outside to preserve the juices of meats. It is fancier than a normal cutting board, and you can even serve the cooked meat on a carving board. Shop tableware and other dining, serveware and glassware on 1stDibs.

Question 8

What is a serving board?

Accepted Answer

A serving board is a board or a tray that is used to serve food. These functional boards are typically used to serve hors d’oeuvres — a selection of meats or cheeses, perhaps — and are often constructed of wood or plastic. Find a collection of antique and vintage serving boards on 1stDibs today.

Question 9

What is the difference between an offset lithograph and an original lithograph?

Accepted Answer

The difference between an offset lithograph and an original lithograph is that the former is made using the other. To produce an original lithograph, a printmaker begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. The stone is then covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press. An offset lithograph is a copy of an original lithograph produced with mechanical processes, usually without the artist's involvement. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of lithographs and other art prints.

Question 10

What is a signed lithograph?

Accepted Answer

A signed lithograph is an art print produced with a particular method that bears the artist's real signature, signed in ink. The term lithograph refers to a print made by drawing an image onto a stone, etching the stone with chemicals and then applying ink. The term signed lithograph is different from a plate-signed lithograph, where the artist adds their signature to the stone to transfer it onto finished prints rather than signing their works by hand. Explore a large collection of lithographs on 1stDibs.

Question 11

What is a color lithograph?

Accepted Answer

A color lithograph is a print produced through the process of chromolithography. Unlike traditional lithography, which uses a single stone and one color of ink, chromolithography involves multiple printing stones, each of which corresponds to a single color. Artists etch the stones with only the elements of the image that will show up in that color, then transfer the image, part by part and color by color, onto paper. Find a range of color lithographs on 1stDibs.

Question 12

Is a lithograph an original?

Accepted Answer

No, a lithograph is not an original. Lithographs are prints, which are authorized reproductions of works produced by artists. To produce a lithograph, an artist applies an image to a stone. Then, they treat the stone with chemicals to impart the image into it. Finally, they apply ink and transfer the image onto paper or another medium. Shop a large selection of lithographs on 1stDibs.

Question 13

What is a lithograph poster?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

What is a numbered lithograph?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

What is an original lithograph?

Accepted Answer

An original lithograph is a print made by way of a specific printing method (one of the most commonly used methods in the 20th and 21st centuries). With respect to lithography, the process begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. The stone is then covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press.

Question 16

Who is a famous lithographer?

Accepted Answer

There are many famous lithographers. One was Alois Senefelder. Sometimes called the “Father of Lithography,” he accidentally discovered the printmaking technique in 1796 when trying to find a new way to make copies of his plays. His discovery eventually led to the use of lithography to produce artwork. During the 18th century, artists who experimented with the technique included Honoré Daumier and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

Lithography became an even more popular art form during the 20th century when it was used by artists like Alphonse Mucha, Marc Chagall, Edvard Munch, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Diego Rivera and Käthe Kollwitz.

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Question 17

Are Lithographs Valuable?

Accepted Answer

The most valuable lithographs are ones made by the artist, rather than someone mimicking a famous work of art. Original lithographs can be worth tens of thousands of dollars.

Question 18

What is a genuine lithograph?

Accepted Answer

A genuine lithograph is when an artist creates a piece of art on a stone or metal plate that is re-inked every time the image is pressed to paper. To ensure you purchase authentic, high-quality lithographs, look for a reputable seller. Shop a selection of expertly vetted lithograph art on 1stDibs.

Question 19

Why are lithographs so expensive?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

Is there a market for lithographs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is a market for lithographs. However, demand for this type of artwork varies based on the artist, subject, age, condition and other factors. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — of 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition. Because an artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, new collectors are often directed toward prints as a starting point. Experts suggest that as collecting prints online has become more common, the market for lithographs and other kinds of prints is poised to flourish in the years to come. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lithographs and other prints from some of the world’s top galleries.

Lithograph On Board

Early 20th Century Posters

Original Vintage Lithograph on Board Promoting Candles, ca.1900

Early 20th Century Posters

Original Antique Lithograph on Board, Dutch Promotion for Paint, ca.1935

Antique 1880s French Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

19th Century French Émile Deyrolle Anatomical Lithograph Poster

1990s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Campbell's Soup Can poster on thin board, 1993

20th Century Surrealist Portrait Prints

Joan Miró'Album 21: One Plate Lithograph' by Joan Miró, Pencil-signed Lithograph

1990s Conceptual Figurative Prints

Martin KippenbergerWALL STREET, German Conceptual artist, biting social commentary, Signed, Framed, 1993

1950s Modern Animal Prints

Bernard BuffetRooster, Lithograph by Bernard Buffet, 1953

1960s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Ed RuschaEvery Building on the Sunset Strip, 1st Edition Artist Book, Signed & inscribed, 1966

20th Century Italian Posters

1922 Dionis Gran Spumante Lithograph Poster by Plinio Codognato

1990s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Robert IndianaPop Art Selections from the Museum of Modern Art (HAND Signed by Robert Indiana), 1999

2010s Modern Prints and Multiples

'Le Buisson" 2015, 2015

1990s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Alex KatzMaster American Contemporaries, 1993

1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Very Special Arts Gallery Poster (hand signed by Frank Stella) Framed, 1992

1980s Feminist Abstract Prints

Judy ChicagoJudy Chicago poster (Hand signed and inscribed) feminist art, 1988

2010s Conceptual Abstract Prints

Hans Haacke Wir (Alle) Sind Das Volk—We (all) Are The People - many languages peace poster, 2017

1990s Young British Artists (YBA) Figurative Prints

Tracey EminI NEED ART LIKE I NEED GOD (Hand signed and dated print by Tracey Emin) Framed, 1997

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures

Varujan BoghosianLost in the Stars, 2002

19th Century Conceptual Figurative Prints

ChristoChristo, 5600 Cubicmeter Package (Monuments) - Signed Print, 1968

20th Century American Contemporary Art

Roy Lichtenstein, Fish and Sky, 1967

Mid-20th Century Prints

Richard Kozlow Mirador Offset Lithograph on Board Modern Landscape Framed

Late 20th Century French Other Paintings

Pierre Bazire "Les Andelys au Printemps" Framed Oil Painting on Board

Late 20th Century French Other Paintings

Pierre Bazire "Les Andelys au Printemps" Framed Oil Painting on Board

1990s Pop Art Mixed Media

Larry Rivers"Blue Collar Holiday" Acrylic, oil stick, and litho mounted on cast resin fiber, 1990

1950s Modern Animal Prints

Bernard BuffetRooster, 1953

Early 20th Century British Posters

Cunard Mauretania Advertising Print in Original Frame

Antique Mid-19th Century French Musical Instruments

19th Century French Six-Melody Cylinder Crank Music Box in Good Working Order

1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Le CorbusierArchitect : On my Drawing Board - Original lithograph (Atelier Michel Cassé), 1964

1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Le CorbusierArchitect : On my Drawing Board - Original lithograph (Atelier Michel Cassé), 1964

Antique Mid-19th Century Posters

Lithograph on Carton, Vintage Promotion Board for Cognac Jacquet, ca.1950's

Early 20th Century American Modern Figurative Prints

Julius BlochMembers of the Welfare Board (satirical take on wealthy women of depression era), circa 1930

Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Pippi StaraceSaint Francis - Original Oil on Board by Pippi Starace - First Half 20th Century, Mid 1900

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Lyn Howley Gold Water Lilies Lithograph Matisse Impressionist Van Amstel CA

Antique 1810s Prints

Antique French Lithograph Portrait of Marie Antoinette and Louis The Sixteenth

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Paul JenkinsPhenomena Sur Le Drapeau (Hand Signed and Inscribed), 1980

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Alexander CalderAtelier Mourlot Calder, 115 Bank Street, 1967, 1967

1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Joan MiróPeintures Murales, 1961

2010s Modern Prints and Multiples

'Le Buisson II' 2015, 2015

1990s Contemporary Still-life Prints

Damien HirstDamien Hirst 'Pharmacy' Signed, Limited Edition Print, 1992

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments

19th Century Swiss Music Box

Antique Mid-19th Century French Musical Instruments

Joan Miró
'Album 21: One Plate Lithograph' by Joan Miró, Pencil-signed Lithograph

Martin Kippenberger
WALL STREET, German Conceptual artist, biting social commentary, Signed, Framed, 1993

Bernard Buffet
Rooster, Lithograph by Bernard Buffet, 1953

Ed Ruscha
Every Building on the Sunset Strip, 1st Edition Artist Book, Signed & inscribed, 1966

Robert Indiana
Pop Art Selections from the Museum of Modern Art (HAND Signed by Robert Indiana), 1999

Alex Katz
Master American Contemporaries, 1993

Judy Chicago
Judy Chicago poster (Hand signed and inscribed) feminist art, 1988

Hans Haacke
Wir (Alle) Sind Das Volk—We (all) Are The People - many languages peace poster, 2017

Tracey Emin
I NEED ART LIKE I NEED GOD (Hand signed and dated print by Tracey Emin) Framed, 1997

Varujan Boghosian
Lost in the Stars, 2002

Christo
Christo, 5600 Cubicmeter Package (Monuments) - Signed Print, 1968

Larry Rivers
"Blue Collar Holiday" Acrylic, oil stick, and litho mounted on cast resin fiber, 1990

Bernard Buffet
Rooster, 1953

Le Corbusier
Architect : On my Drawing Board - Original lithograph (Atelier Michel Cassé), 1964

Le Corbusier
Architect : On my Drawing Board - Original lithograph (Atelier Michel Cassé), 1964

Julius Bloch
Members of the Welfare Board (satirical take on wealthy women of depression era), circa 1930

Pippi Starace
Saint Francis - Original Oil on Board by Pippi Starace - First Half 20th Century, Mid 1900

Paul Jenkins
Phenomena Sur Le Drapeau (Hand Signed and Inscribed), 1980

Alexander Calder
Atelier Mourlot Calder, 115 Bank Street, 1967, 1967

Joan Miró
Peintures Murales, 1961

Damien Hirst
Damien Hirst 'Pharmacy' Signed, Limited Edition Print, 1992

John Young Hunter
Native American Horseback Battle, c. 1920