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

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.

What is the difference between a print and a lithograph?

The difference between a print and a lithograph is that “print” is a general term and “lithograph” is a specific printing method (one of the most commonly used in the 20th and 21st centuries). This means that a lithograph is always a print, but not all prints are lithographs. A print is a work of art made by imprinting a design from a matrix made of one of the following media: stone, wood or metal. The artist creates the design on the matrix which is then inked and transferred onto the support. The support is usually made of paper. 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.Find lithographs and other types of art prints for sale on 1stDibs.

How do I tell a lithograph from a print?

To tell the difference between a lithograph and a print, touch the surface of the piece. Lithographs will usually have a slightly raised texture, whereas reproductions of lithographs produced with other techniques are more likely to be smooth. Then, examine the surface closely with a magnifying glass.On a lithograph, you will typically see irregularities in the dot pattern. Printed reproductions normally don't display such irregularities due to the mechanical processes used to produce them. If you're still uncertain, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can help you determine whether a piece is a lithograph or a reproduction print.On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of lithographs and prints.

How do I identify a lithograph print?

To identify a lithograph print, begin by conducting a reverse image search. By taking a photo with your mobile device and performing a reverse image search, you may quickly find a match and learn the artist, title and other characteristics of your lithograph. Should this method of identification yield no results, look for an artist's signature or publisher's information on the front or back of the piece. Researching the maker or publisher via trusted online resources can help you learn more about your print. For help with the process, consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of lithograph prints.

Are lithograph prints worth anything?

Whether lithograph prints are worth anything depends on a number of factors. Some things that may help determine the value of a given print include who the printmaker was, what the subject matter is / what the specific print is and how many lithographs were made in the series. The condition of the print as well as the market for the artist will also play a role in determining how much it's worth. Experts recommend that you consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer for assistance. On 1stDibs, shop a range of lithograph prints from some of the world's top galleries.

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

The difference between a lithograph and a limited edition print is the specificity of the terms. A limited edition print is any artwork that an artist produces in a limited number for sale to collectors. A lithograph is one type of print that may be made available as a limited edition. To make a lithograph, the artist draws or paints on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or oily wash known as a 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. Beyond lithographs, limited edition prints can be woodblock prints, engravings, screenprints, monoprints and other types of prints. Find a diverse assortment of lithographs and other prints on 1stDibs.

Are antique prints worth anything?

Yes, some antique prints are worth something. There is often a market for prints at least 100 years old, especially those produced by Old Masters, such as Rembrandt, Albrecht Dürer and Francisco Goya. However, prices do vary based on the maker, historical significance, image quality, medium, series size, condition and other factors. If you'd like an estimate as to the value of a particular print in your collection, you may wish to work with a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of art prints.

Antique Lithograph Prints

Unframed Botanical Prints

French 19th Century Lithographs

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Large Victorian French La Mode Lithograph Print, Circa 1850

$4,400Sale Price|20% Off

Large Victorian French La Mode Lithograph Print

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Transport yourself to the elegance of Victorian French fashion with this vintage lithograph print featuring exquisite ladies' La Mode dresses.

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19th Century Victorian Antique Lithograph Prints

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Paper

Luigi RossiLithograph printed on silk by Luigi Rossi Le cygne Art Nouveau, Circa 1895

$2,826

Lithograph printed on silk by Luigi Rossi Le cygne Art Nouveau

Located in PARIS, FR

Very beautiful lithograph printed on silk by Luigi Rossi (1853-1923) representing a young elegant woman and a swan.

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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Lithograph Prints

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Silk, Lithograph

French 1830s Victorian Lithograph Print Couple Fashion Gown in Frames - a Pair

$1,200 / set

French 1830s Victorian Lithograph Print Couple Fashion Gown in Frames - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French 1830s Victorian Lithograph Print Couple Fashion Gown in Frames - a Pair.

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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Lithograph Prints

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Glass, Mahogany

Eminent Women Color Lithograph Print, Victorian, Gilt Frame, 1856

$1,800

Eminent Women Color Lithograph Print, Victorian, Gilt Frame, 1856

Located in Stamford, CT

19th English Victorian color lithograph print titled 'Eminent Women' with the faces of prominent women crowded together in a large oval, in the original giltwood frame.

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Lithograph Prints

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Giltwood, Paper

Framed English Victorian Lithograph Print of The Capture of a Fox on a Hunt

$2,400

Framed English Victorian Lithograph Print of The Capture of a Fox on a Hunt

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian lithograph print of a fox hunt depicting a hunter holding a captured fox aloft above a pack of hunting dogs while other huntsmen look on in a rectangular wooden fra...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Lithograph Prints

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Other

Vintage Chinese Deco-Era Lithograph Print, c. 1920s

$1,880

Vintage Chinese Deco-Era Lithograph Print

Located in Chicago, IL

This advertising poster from the 1930s melds the meticulous detail of traditional Chinese painting with the craft of color lithography. These advertisements, influenced by the Art De...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Lithograph Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

Botanical Illustration of Farfugium grande Leaf, 1854-1855 Lithograph Print

$131Sale Price|20% Off

Botanical Illustration of Farfugium grande Leaf, 1854-1855 Lithograph Print

Located in Langweer, NL

Botanical Illustration of Farfugium grande Leaf, 1854-1855 Lithograph Print This lithograph with original hand coloring illustrates the striking foliage of the plant Farfugium grand...

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1850s Antique Lithograph Prints

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Paper

Art Deco Will Carqueville Lippincott's "September" Framed Lithograph Print

$295

Art Deco Will Carqueville Lippincott's "September" Framed Lithograph Print

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Art Deco Original Will Carqueville Lippincott's "September" Lithograph Print in Gold Giltwood Frame. Circa Late 19th Century.

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Late 19th Century Art Deco Antique Lithograph Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Botanical Illustration of Begonia Rex with Flowers, 1854-1855 Lithograph Print

$131Sale Price|20% Off

Botanical Illustration of Begonia Rex with Flowers, 1854-1855 Lithograph Print

Located in Langweer, NL

Botanical Illustration of Begonia rex with Flowers, 1854-1855 Lithograph Print This exquisite lithograph with original hand coloring features the plant Begonia rex, commonly known i...

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1850s Antique Lithograph Prints

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Paper

Antique Art Deco Will Carqueville Lippincott's "June" Framed Lithograph Print

$295

Antique Art Deco Will Carqueville Lippincott's "June" Framed Lithograph Print

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Art Deco Original Will Carqueville Lippincott's "June" Lithograph Print in Brushed Metal Frame. Circa Late 19th Century.

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Late 19th Century Art Deco Antique Lithograph Prints

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Metal

Walter Hood FitchMerendera Aitchisoni, antique botanical flower lithograph print, 1873

$65

Merendera Aitchisoni, antique botanical flower lithograph print

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Botanical lithograph with original hand-colouring , 1873, by Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892). 235mm by 145mm (sheet) Walter Hood Fitch was a Scottish botanical artist. From Curtis's ...

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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

4 Framed Antique French Empire Style Lithograph Prints of Napoleon's Coronation

$4,750 / set

4 Framed Antique French Empire Style Lithograph Prints of Napoleon's Coronation

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions (Per Frame) - H: 22 3/4 in W: 30 1/4 in D: 1 3/4 in Dimensions (Art Per Piece) - H: 14 1/4 in W: 21 3/4 in Presenting a striking set of four Antique French Empire Style...

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Lithograph Prints

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Wood, Paper

Historic Fort Benton Along the Missouri River – 19th Century Lithograph Print

$259

Historic Fort Benton Along the Missouri River – 19th Century Lithograph Print

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Historic Fort Benton Along the Missouri River – 19th Century Lithograph Print Description: This captivating lithograph portrays the iconic Fort Benton, nestled along the Mi...

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1850s Antique Lithograph Prints

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Paper

(after) Henri MatisseMatisse Reflexion Lithograph Print, Modern Style, 1920, Framed, 1920

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

Matisse Reflexion Lithograph Print, Modern Style, 1920, Framed

By (after) Henri Matisse

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This artwork by Henri Matisse is a lithograph page from the book Cinquante Dessins, published by Les Soins de L'Artiste in 1920.

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1920s Modern Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

Framed English Victorian Lithograph Print of Sir Richard Sutton's Hunting Party

$2,400

Framed English Victorian Lithograph Print of Sir Richard Sutton's Hunting Party

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian-style lithograph print of Sir Richard Sutton and associates gathering with horses and hounds for a hunt in a rectangular wooden frame and light gray mat.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Lithograph Prints

Lu Hong19th Century Abstract Lithograph Print: A Mysterious Secret

$680Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Abstract Lithograph Print: A Mysterious Secret

By Lu Hong

Located in Chesterfield, MI

Asian/American artist Lu Hong was born in Qin Huangdao, a coastal city in northeastern China. Weathering the hard times of the Cultural Revolution of the 1960's, Hong was already exh...

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19th Century Abstract Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

Framed English Victorian Lithograph Print of Huntsmen and Dogs Breaking Cover

$2,400

Framed English Victorian Lithograph Print of Huntsmen and Dogs Breaking Cover

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian-style lithograph print of a fox hunt scene depicting hunters on horseback and dogs breaking through the tree cover to chase their quarry in a rectangular wooden fra...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Lithograph Prints

Antique Lithograph Print of Palissy Ware, Circa 1857

$211

Antique Lithograph Print of Palissy Ware, Circa 1857

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled ‘Palissy Ware from the Soulages collection'.

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Lithograph Prints

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Paper

Condor Vulture Antique Lithograph Print, 1847, Detailed Ornithology

$200

Condor Vulture Antique Lithograph Print, 1847, Detailed Ornithology

Located in Langweer, NL

This print is a valuable addition for collectors interested in ornithology, natural history lithographs, or the works of Carl Hoffmann.

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Lithograph Prints

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Paper

Antique Signed Lithograph Print by Manuel Robbe – The Cigarette

$982

Antique Signed Lithograph Print by Manuel Robbe – The Cigarette

By Manuel Robbe

Located in London, GB

An excellent antique signed lithograph print by Manuel Robbe – The Cigarette. This was painted in 1902 by Manuel Robbe (1872-1936), it is signed by the artist and numbered 14/65.

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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Lithograph Prints

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Paper

Long Gallery - Haddon Hall, 19th Century Lithograph Print

$376Sale Price|20% Off

Long Gallery - Haddon Hall, 19th Century Lithograph Print

By Joseph Nash

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

ST/627 - 3 - Antique English print by Joseph NASH (1809-1878). Ywo-colors lithographiy. black and sepia. Author: Joseph Nash, British painter, member of the Gothic Revival Group, i...

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Mid-19th Century English Other Antique Lithograph Prints

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Paper

Walter Hood FitchFerns - Lomaria Nigra, antique fern lithograph print, 1854, 1854

$75

Ferns - Lomaria Nigra, antique fern lithograph print, 1854

By Walter Hood Fitch

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Antique 19th century fern lithograph with original hand-colouring , 1854, after Walter Hood Fitch. 250mm by 170mm (sheet) Walter Hood Fitch was one of the most famous botanical art...

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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

Sir Leslie WardYorkshire Cricket Lithograph Print, Classic Vanity Fair, Framed, 1892, 1892

$975

Yorkshire Cricket Lithograph Print, Classic Vanity Fair, Framed, 1892

By Sir Leslie Ward

Located in Bristol, CT

Classic Vanity Fair colour plate by 'Spy' aka Sir Leslie Ward subject, 'Yorkshire Cricket' published Sept 24 1892 Print Sz: 13 1/2"H x 8"W Martin Bladen Hawke, 7th Baron Hawke (16 ...

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1890s Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

Walter Hood FitchCymbidium Eburneum, antique orchid botanical lithograph print, 1859, 1859

$95

Cymbidium Eburneum, antique orchid botanical lithograph print, 1859

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Cymbidium Eburneum – The Ivory Cymbidium' Orchid lithograph with original hand-colouring , 1859, by Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892). 25cm by 15.5cm (sheet) Walter Hood Fitch was a...

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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

John Nugent Fitch after Matilda SmithEriopsis Helenae, orchid, Peru, antique botanical lithograph print, 1912

$150

Eriopsis Helenae, orchid, Peru, antique botanical lithograph print

By John Nugent Fitch after Matilda Smith

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Eriopsis Helenae', native orchid of Peru. Antique botanical lithograph with original hand-colouring , 1912, lithographed by John Nugent Fitch (1840–1927) after the watercolour by M...

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Early 20th Century Naturalistic Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

John Nugent Fitch after Matilda SmithChamaedorea Glaucifolia, tropical palm, antique botanical lithograph print, 1912

$150

Chamaedorea Glaucifolia, tropical palm, antique botanical lithograph print

By John Nugent Fitch after Matilda Smith

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Chamaedorea Glaucifolia' (Glaucous Parlour Palm), native to Columbia. Antique botanical lithograph with original hand-colouring , 1912, lithographed by John Nugent Fitch (1840–19...

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Early 20th Century Naturalistic Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

John Nugent Fitch after Matilda SmithBrachychiton Acerifolius, Australian plant, antique botanical lithograph print, 1912

$150

Brachychiton Acerifolius, Australian plant, antique botanical lithograph print

By John Nugent Fitch after Matilda Smith

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Brachychiton Acerifolius', native to Australia. Antique botanical lithograph with original hand-colouring , 1912, lithographed by John Nugent Fitch (1840–1927) after the watercolou...

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Early 20th Century Naturalistic Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

John Nugent Fitch after Matilda SmithSchomburgkia leuddemani, orchid, antique botanical flower lithograph print, 1912

$150

Schomburgkia leuddemani, orchid, antique botanical flower lithograph print

By John Nugent Fitch after Matilda Smith

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Schomburgkia leuddemani', orchid, native to Venezuela. Antique botanical lithograph with original hand-colouring , 1912, lithographed by John Nugent Fitch (1840–1927) after the wat...

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Early 20th Century Naturalistic Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

Henri MatisseHenri Matisse Planche XLII Lithograph Print, 1920 First Edition, 1920

$888Sale Price|40% Off

Henri Matisse Planche XLII Lithograph Print, 1920 First Edition

By Henri Matisse

Located in Brooklyn, NY

First Edition. This was published in 1920 by Les Soins de l’Artiste and included in a book titled Cinquante Dessins. The portfolio was edited and printed by Matisse himself. This is...

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1920s Modern Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

Walter Hood FitchPassiflora Cinnabarina, antique botanical Australian flower lithograph print, 1871

$140

Passiflora Cinnabarina, antique botanical Australian flower lithograph print

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Passiflora Cinnabarina' (Passionflower) Botanical lithograph of an Australian native plant with original hand-colouring , 1871, by Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892). 235mm by 145mm (s...

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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

Walter Hood FitchBlandfordia Flammea, antique botanical Australian flower lithograph print, 1854

$165

Blandfordia Flammea, antique botanical Australian flower lithograph print

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Blandfordia Flame - Flame-flowered Blandfordia' Botanical lithograph of an Australian native plant with original hand-colouring , 1854, by Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892). 235mm by ...

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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

Walter Hood FitchBurtonia Villosa, antique botanical Australian flower lithograph print, 1848

$95

Burtonia Villosa, antique botanical Australian flower lithograph print

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Burtonia Villosa - Villous Burtonia' Botanical lithograph of a Western Australian native plant with original hand-colouring , 1848, by Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892). 235mm by 145m...

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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

Eve Fleigen Lithograph Print, 19th Century Engraving, Unframed, 1869

$103Sale Price|20% Off

Eve Fleigen Lithograph Print, 19th Century Engraving, Unframed

Located in Bournemouth, Dorset

Eva Fleigen (1575-c1628), was a German woman said to have lived off nothing more than the scent of flowers. Lithograph after a stipple engraving by Robert Cooper from Henry Wilson ...

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19th Century Antique Lithograph Prints

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Engraving

Strahlinge (Protozoa - Radiolarians or Radioza) German antique lithograph print, 1895

$65

Strahlinge (Protozoa - Radiolarians or Radioza) German antique lithograph print

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Strahlinge' (Protozoa - Radiolarians or Radioza) German lithograph, circa 1895. Key to protozoa in German below the image. 250mm by 305mm (sheet). Central vertical fold as iss...

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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

Emil Crisand after Frederick BergerBrontops Robustus, antique Como Bluff dinosaur bone lithograph print, 1882

$150

Brontops Robustus, antique Como Bluff dinosaur bone lithograph print

By Emil Crisand after Frederick Berger

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Brontops Robustus, Marsh 1/4' Lithograph by Emil Crisand after the drawing by Frederick Berger, under the supervision of Othniel Charles Marsh. Depicts dinosaur fossil bones discov...

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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

Emil Crisand after Frederick BergerBrontops Robustus, antique Como Bluff dinosaur bone lithograph print, 1882

$150

Brontops Robustus, antique Como Bluff dinosaur bone lithograph print

By Emil Crisand after Frederick Berger

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Brontops Robustus, Marsh 1/4' Lithograph by Emil Crisand after the drawing by Frederick Berger, under the supervision of Othniel Charles Marsh. Depicts dinosaur fossil bones discov...

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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

Emil Crisand after Frederick BergerBrontops Robustus, antique Como Bluff dinosaur bone lithograph print, 1882

$150

Brontops Robustus, antique Como Bluff dinosaur bone lithograph print

By Emil Crisand after Frederick Berger

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Brontops Robustus, Marsh 1/4' Lithograph by Emil Crisand after the drawing by Frederick Berger, under the supervision of Othniel Charles Marsh. Depicts dinosaur fossil bones discov...

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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

After William ShielsShetland and Orkney Island Sheep, Scotland, animal lithograph print, 1845

$320

Shetland and Orkney Island Sheep, Scotland, animal lithograph print

By After William Shiels

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Race des iles Orcades et Shetland' (Breed of the Shetland and Orkney Islands) Lithograph with original hand-colouring by Hermann Eichens (1813-1886) from a drawing by W. Nicholson ...

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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

Auguste ChabaudLa Réception Lithograph Print, Cubist Style, Early 20th Century, early 20th century

$420Sale Price|30% Off

La Réception Lithograph Print, Cubist Style, Early 20th Century

By Auguste Chabaud

Located in Belgrade, MT

Auguste Chabaud was born in Nimes, France and attended the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Avignon and Paris.He lived in the area of Montmarte where he had a studio and painted various scene...

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Early 20th Century Cubist Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph, Oil

The Jacobite Tartan, Scottish Scotland art design lithograph print, 1886

$65

The Jacobite Tartan, Scottish Scotland art design lithograph print

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

The Jacobite Tartan Chromolithograph. 1886. From 'The Tartans of the Clans of Scotland', by James Grant, 1886. 365mm by 265mm (sheet). Accompanied by a sheet of descriptive text.

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

MacIntosh - Chief (Tartan), Scottish Scotland art design lithograph print, 1886

$65

MacIntosh - Chief (Tartan), Scottish Scotland art design lithograph print

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

MacIntosh - Chief (Tartan) Chromolithograph. 1886. From 'The Tartans of the Clans of Scotland', by James Grant, 1886. 365mm by 265mm (sheet). Accompanied by a sheet of descripti...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

Stewart - Prince Charles Edward (Tartan), Scottish Scotland lithograph print, 1886

$65

Stewart - Prince Charles Edward (Tartan), Scottish Scotland lithograph print

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Stewart - Prince Charles Edward. Chromolithograph. 1886. From 'The Tartans of the Clans of Scotland', by James Grant, 1886. 365mm by 265mm (sheet). Accompanied by a sheet of de...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

Framed English Victorian Lithograph Print of a Hunting Party on the Chase

$2,400

Framed English Victorian Lithograph Print of a Hunting Party on the Chase

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian-style lithograph print of a hunting party depicting hunters on horses tearing through the countryside after a pack of hunting dogs on the scent of a fox, in a recta...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Lithograph Prints

Hyland Ellis "The Gay Parisienne" Framed Lithograph Print Les Maitres de lAffice

$295

Hyland Ellis "The Gay Parisienne" Framed Lithograph Print Les Maitres de lAffice

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Original Hyland Ellis "The Gay Parisienne" Framed Lithograph Print, Les Maitres de lAffice. Printed by Waterlow & Sons LYP, Lith London Wall, London.

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Late 19th Century Art Deco Antique Lithograph Prints

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Metal

Antique Lithograph Print of The Cartoon Gallery, Circa 1870

$282

Antique Lithograph Print of The Cartoon Gallery, Circa 1870

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'The Cartoon Gallery. Knowle. Kent'.

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Lithograph Prints

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Paper

Otophora Alata Antique Lithograph Print, Circa 1875, Botanical Art

$753Sale Price|20% Off

Otophora Alata Antique Lithograph Print, Circa 1875, Botanical Art

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Otophora Alata'. Large lithograph of the tepisanthes alata tree.

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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Lithograph Prints

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Paper

Mid-19th Century Antique Lithograph Print by Joseph Nash

$376Sale Price / set|60% Off

Mid-19th Century Antique Lithograph Print by Joseph Nash

By Joseph Nash

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

ST/218 - 3 - Entrance --- Two colors lithography in black and sepia. Author: Joseph Nash, famous British painter, member of the Gothic Revival Group. In 1838 he published the Reviva...

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Mid-19th Century English Other Antique Lithograph Prints

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Paper

Otto FischerDresden, Die Alte Stadt Lithograph Print, Art Deco, 19th Century, 1897

$120Sale Price|20% Off

Dresden, Die Alte Stadt Lithograph Print, Art Deco, 19th Century

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paper Size: 8.25 x 11.5 inches ( 20.955 x 29.21 cm ) Image Size: 6 x 8.5 inches ( 15.24 x 21.59 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A: Mint Additional Details: First printing Lithograp...

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19th Century Art Deco Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

Hermann BehrensC.C. Meinhold & Sohne Lithograph Print, Art Nouveau, 19th Century, 1897

$220Sale Price|20% Off

C.C. Meinhold & Sohne Lithograph Print, Art Nouveau, 19th Century

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paper Size: 11.5 x 8.25 inches ( 29.21 x 20.955 cm ) Image Size: 8.5 x 5.5 inches ( 21.59 x 13.97 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A: Mint Additional Details: First printing Lithogr...

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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

1897 Art Nouveau Lithograph Print, R.R. Donnelley, Unframed, Mint, 1897

$100Sale Price|20% Off

1897 Art Nouveau Lithograph Print, R.R. Donnelley, Unframed, Mint

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paper Size: 11.5 x 8.25 inches ( 29.21 x 20.955 cm ) Image Size: 8.25 x 5 inches ( 20.955 x 12.7 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A: Mint Additional Details: First printing Lithogra...

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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

Nepenthes Villosa, antique botanical carnivorous pitcher plant lithograph print, 1858

$165

Nepenthes Villosa, antique botanical carnivorous pitcher plant lithograph print

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Nepenthes Villosa Hook. fil.' Botanical lithograph with original hand-colouring of a carnivorous pitcher plant, native to Borneo. 1858.

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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

Walter Hood FitchFringe-keeled Gompholobium, antique botanical Australian flower lithograph print, 1873

$95

Fringe-keeled Gompholobium, antique botanical Australian flower lithograph print

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Gompholobium Barbigerum - Fringe-keeled Gompholobium' Botanical lithograph of a Western Australian native plant with original hand-colouring , 1873, by Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892...

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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

John Nugent Fitch after Matilda SmithBegonia dichroa, native to Brazil, antique botanical lithograph print, 1912

$150

Begonia dichroa, native to Brazil, antique botanical lithograph print

By John Nugent Fitch after Matilda Smith

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

'Begonia dichroa', native to Mexico. Antique botanical lithograph with original hand-colouring , 1912, lithographed by John Nugent Fitch (1840–1927) after the watercolour by Matilda...

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Early 20th Century Naturalistic Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

Walter Hood FitchPrimula Verticillata Var. Sinensis, antique botanical flower lithograph print, 1873

$65

Primula Verticillata Var. Sinensis, antique botanical flower lithograph print

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Botanical lithograph with original hand-colouring , 1873, by Walter Hood Fitch (1817-1892). 235mm by 145mm (sheet) Walter Hood Fitch was a Scottish botanical artist. From Curtis's ...

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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

Henri MatisseLa Danse Lithograph Print, Fauvist Style, Early 20th Century, Unframed, 1910

$90

La Danse Lithograph Print, Fauvist Style, Early 20th Century, Unframed

By Henri Matisse

Located in Chesterfield, MI

"La Danse" is a popular, colorful, Fauvist work by Henri Matisse in which he depicts the movement of dancers in an abstract way. The colors Matisse chooses are vibrant and the shapes...

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Early 20th Century Fauvist Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

Mayor of Garratt Lithograph Print, 19th Century Engraving, Unframed, 1869

$103Sale Price|20% Off

Mayor of Garratt Lithograph Print, 19th Century Engraving, Unframed

Located in Bournemouth, Dorset

Jeffrey Dunstan (1759?–1797) was a second-hand wig seller in the West End of London who was the elected "mayor" of Garrat from 1785 to 1796, becoming a notable figure of his time. A...

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19th Century Antique Lithograph Prints

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Engraving

Paul César HelleuClassical Studies of a Lady - Original lithograph - Printed signature, 1897, 1897/98

$588

Classical Studies of a Lady - Original lithograph - Printed signature, 1897

By Paul César Helleu

Located in Paris, IDF

Paul César Helleu Paris : Classical Studies of a Lady, 1897 Original litograph Printed signature in the plate On vellum 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12") INFORMATION : Published by 'Estampe...

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1890s Art Nouveau Antique Lithograph Prints

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Lithograph

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Antique Lithograph Prints For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique lithograph prints available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Modern, Impressionist and Contemporary styles can be found today in our inventory. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the antique lithograph prints on 1stDibs that include elements of beige, gray, white, black and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by John James Audubon, Honoré Daumier, Alphonse Mucha, Antonio Zezon and David Roberts are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in lithograph, paper and paint — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Antique Lithograph Prints?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — antique lithograph prints in our inventory begin at $33 and can go as high as $475,000, while the average can fetch as much as $398.

Finding the Right Prints-works-on-paper for You

Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.

Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.

Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.

Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.

Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.

“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.

Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.

For tight corners, select small fine art prints as opposed to the oversized bold piece you’ll hang as a focal point in the dining area. But be careful not to choose something that is too big for your space. And feel free to lean into it if need be — not every work needs picture-hanging hooks. Leaning a larger fine art print against the wall behind a bookcase can add a stylish installation-type dynamic to your living room. (Read more about how to arrange wall art here.)

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Questions About Antique Lithograph Prints

What is the difference between a lithograph and a lithograph print?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
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.
What is the difference between a print and a lithograph?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 13, 2024
The difference between a print and a lithograph is that “print” is a general term and “lithograph” is a specific printing method (one of the most commonly used in the 20th and 21st centuries). This means that a lithograph is always a print, but not all prints are lithographs. A print is a work of art made by imprinting a design from a matrix made of one of the following media: stone, wood or metal. The artist creates the design on the matrix which is then inked and transferred onto the support. The support is usually made of paper. 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.

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How do I tell a lithograph from a print?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
To tell the difference between a lithograph and a print, touch the surface of the piece. Lithographs will usually have a slightly raised texture, whereas reproductions of lithographs produced with other techniques are more likely to be smooth. Then, examine the surface closely with a magnifying glass.

On a lithograph, you will typically see irregularities in the dot pattern. Printed reproductions normally don't display such irregularities due to the mechanical processes used to produce them. If you're still uncertain, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can help you determine whether a piece is a lithograph or a reproduction print.

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How do I identify a lithograph print?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
To identify a lithograph print, begin by conducting a reverse image search. By taking a photo with your mobile device and performing a reverse image search, you may quickly find a match and learn the artist, title and other characteristics of your lithograph. Should this method of identification yield no results, look for an artist's signature or publisher's information on the front or back of the piece. Researching the maker or publisher via trusted online resources can help you learn more about your print. For help with the process, consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of lithograph prints.
Are lithograph prints worth anything?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Whether lithograph prints are worth anything depends on a number of factors. Some things that may help determine the value of a given print include who the printmaker was, what the subject matter is / what the specific print is and how many lithographs were made in the series. The condition of the print as well as the market for the artist will also play a role in determining how much it's worth. Experts recommend that you consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer for assistance. On 1stDibs, shop a range of lithograph prints from some of the world's top galleries.
What is the difference between a lithograph and a limited edition print?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a lithograph and a limited edition print is the specificity of the terms. A limited edition print is any artwork that an artist produces in a limited number for sale to collectors. A lithograph is one type of print that may be made available as a limited edition. To make a lithograph, the artist draws or paints on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or oily wash known as a 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. Beyond lithographs, limited edition prints can be woodblock prints, engravings, screenprints, monoprints and other types of prints. Find a diverse assortment of lithographs and other prints on 1stDibs.
Are antique prints worth anything?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
Yes, some antique prints are worth something. There is often a market for prints at least 100 years old, especially those produced by Old Masters, such as Rembrandt, Albrecht Dürer and Francisco Goya. However, prices do vary based on the maker, historical significance, image quality, medium, series size, condition and other factors. If you'd like an estimate as to the value of a particular print in your collection, you may wish to work with a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of art prints.

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