What is an original lithograph?

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.

Is a lithograph an original?

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.

How do you tell if a lithograph is original?

To tell if a lithograph is original, first look at it closely with a magnifying glass. Originals will typically display noticeable dots, while copies may lack these details. The artist's signature can also be a clue. Most original lithographs will be hand-signed with ink or pen on the back or in a margin. The signature will be printed on a reproduction. Because it can be difficult in some cases to tell reproductions apart from originals, experts often recommend having prints authenticated by a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealers. Explore a variety of lithographs on 1stDibs.

How can you tell a lithograph from an original?

To tell a lithograph from an original, look for the signature. On originals, the signature will usually be on the back, while a lithograph will showcase the artist's mark on the front. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of lithographs from some of the world's top dealers.

What is the difference between a lithograph and an original?

The difference between a lithograph and an original is that one is used to produce the other. An original is the term for the stone upon which an artist paints an image using an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, a type of oily wash. The lithograph is the print that an artist makes with an original. To create a lithograph, oil-based ink is 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. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of lithographs.

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

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.

Is a lithograph an original work of art?

No, a lithograph isn’t technically an original work of art. It’s a type of print, but a lithograph is generally more prized than a common print because each lithograph is hand-made by the artist through the process of lithography. They’re usually made in much lower quantities than prints, which are easier to produce on a large scale. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of lithographs from various artists.

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Figure - Original Lithograph - Mid-20th Century, Mid-20th Century

$319

Figure - Original Lithograph - Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Figure is an original lithograph on paper realized by an anonymous artist of the mid-20th Century.

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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Nicolas Toussaint CharletComposition - Original Lithograph - Mid-20th Century, Mid-20th Century

$262

Composition - Original Lithograph - Mid-20th Century

By Nicolas Toussaint Charlet

Located in Roma, IT

Composition is an original lithograph on paper realized by an anonymous artist of the mid-20th Century.

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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Figure - Original Lithograph - Mid-20th Century, Mid-20th Century

$319

Figure - Original Lithograph - Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Figure is an original lithograph on paper realized by an anonymous artist of the mid-20th Century.

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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Figure - Original Lithograph - Mid-20th Century, Mid-20th Century

$319

Figure - Original Lithograph - Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Figure is an original lithograph on paper realized by an anonymous artist of the mid-20th Century.

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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Tono ZancanaroPoppea - Original Lithograph by Tono Zancanaro - 1981, 1981

$274Sale Price|20% Off

Poppea - Original Lithograph by Tono Zancanaro - 1981

By Tono Zancanaro

Located in Roma, IT

Poppea is an original lithograph realized by Tono Zancanaro in 1981.

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1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Yves GanneBoats at Rest - Original Lithograph Signed

$171

Boats at Rest - Original Lithograph Signed

By Yves Ganne

Located in Paris, IDF

Yves GANNE (1931–2019) Boats at Rest Original lithograph Signed in pencil Marked EA (Artist’s Proof) Numbered out of 25 copies On Arches vellum, 53 x 76 cm (20.86 x 29.92 in) INFOR...

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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Jim SmythMale Figurative Study - Original Lithograph on Paper, 1960s

$700Sale Price|20% Off

Male Figurative Study - Original Lithograph on Paper

By Jim Smyth

Located in Soquel, CA

Male Figurative Study - Original Lithograph on Paper Original lithograph on paper depicting a male nude in pose.

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1960s American Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Paper, Ink, Lithograph

Florenz - Original Lithograph - 1850 ca., 1850 ca

$342

Florenz - Original Lithograph - 1850 ca.

Located in Roma, IT

Original Lithograph on Ivory Paper. Inscripted on the lower margin in Capital Letters.

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1850s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Battle - Original lithograph - 19th Century, 19th century

$342

Battle - Original lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Battle is an original lithograph on paper realized by an Anonymous artist of the XIX century.

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19th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Portraits - Original Lithograph - 19th Century, 19th Century

$228

Portraits - Original Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

"Portrait and Landscape" is an original lithograph artwork realized by an anonymous engraver of the XIX century.

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19th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Jacques VillonMusic : The Cellist - Original Lithograph (Mourlot), 1965

$171

Music : The Cellist - Original Lithograph (Mourlot)

By Jacques Villon

Located in Paris, IDF

Jacques VILLON (1875-1963) The Cellist, 1965 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Printed signature in the plate On vellum 30 x 24 cm (c. 11.8 x 9.4 in) INFORMATION : Lithograph...

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1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Bernard Buffet"Nature morte aux iris" original lithograph, 1979

$300

"Nature morte aux iris" original lithograph

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1979 on Arches paper for the "Bernard Buffet Lithographe" catalogue raisonne.

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1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Yves GanneThe Lighthouse Boat - Original Lithograph Signed

$171

The Lighthouse Boat - Original Lithograph Signed

By Yves Ganne

Located in Paris, IDF

Yves GANNE (1931-2019) The Lighthouse boat Original Lithograph Signed on pencil Numbered on 150 copies On vellum Arches 53.5 x 76 cm (c. 21.06 x 29.92 in) Very good condition, slig...

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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Rafael AlbertiCorrida - Original Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1970, 1970

$399

Corrida - Original Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1970

By Rafael Alberti

Located in Roma, IT

Original lithograph cover realized for the Series "Corrida" .

Category

1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Yves GanneThe Lighthouse II - Original Lithograph Signed

$171

The Lighthouse II - Original Lithograph Signed

By Yves Ganne

Located in Paris, IDF

Yves GANNE (1931–2019) The Lighthouse II Original lithograph Signed in pencil Marked EA (Artist’s Proof) On Japanese paper, 76 x 53 cm (29.92 x 20.86 in) INFORMATION: Yves Ganne wa...

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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Renzo MargonariFlower - Original Lithograph by Renzo Margonari - 1976, 1976

$342

Flower - Original Lithograph by Renzo Margonari - 1976

By Renzo Margonari

Located in Roma, IT

Flower is an original lithograph realized by Renzo Margonari in 1976.

Category

1970s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Yves GanneSailing at Sunset - Original Lithograph Signed

$171

Sailing at Sunset - Original Lithograph Signed

By Yves Ganne

Located in Paris, IDF

Yves GANNE (1931–2019) Sailing at Sunset Original lithograph Signed in pencil Inscribed EA (Artist’s Proof) Numbered out of 25 copies On Arches vellum, 74.5 x 53 cm (29.13 x 20.86 i...

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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Margherita - Gennaio delle Signore - Original Lithograph - 1881, 1881

$342

Margherita - Gennaio delle Signore - Original Lithograph - 1881

Located in Roma, IT

Margherita - Gennaio Delle Signore Italiane is an original lithograph realized by an unknown artist in 1881.

Category

1880s Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Maurice DenisPortrait of a Model - Original lithograph, 1918

$399

Portrait of a Model - Original lithograph

By Maurice Denis

Located in Paris, IDF

Maurice DENIS (1870 - 1943) Portrait of a Model, Study for the Bacchanale, 1918 Original lithograph enhanced in pastel On light cream tinted vellum 35 x 26 cm (c. 13,7 x 10,2 inch) ...

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Early 20th Century Academic Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Landscape - Original Lithograph - 19th Century, 19th Century

$228

Landscape - Original Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Landscape is an original lithograph on paper realized by an Anonymous artist of the XIX century.

Category

19th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

River - Original Lithograph - XX century, 20th century

$228

River - Original Lithograph - XX century

Located in Roma, IT

River is an original lithograph on paper realized by an Anonymous artist of the XX century.

Category

20th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Fight - Original Lithograph - 19th Century, 19th Century

$228

The Fight - Original Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

The Fight is an original lithograph on paper realized in the second half of 19th Century.

Category

1980s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Bernard Buffet"Nature morte aux fruits" original lithograph, 1968

$250

"Nature morte aux fruits" original lithograph

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1968 by the Mourlot Freres atelier.

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1960s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Eduardo ArroyoEduardo Arroyo - Homage to Braque - Original Lithograph, 1984

$1,028

Eduardo Arroyo - Homage to Braque - Original Lithograph

By Eduardo Arroyo

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Eduardo Arroyo - Homage to Braque - Original Lithograph 1984 Conditions: excellent Edition: 495 Dimensions: 37,3 x 58 cm Editions: Trinckvel

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1980s Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Eduardo ArroyoEduardo Arroyo - Jeanne d'Arc - Original Lithograph, 1984

$1,028

Eduardo Arroyo - Jeanne d'Arc - Original Lithograph

By Eduardo Arroyo

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Eduardo Arroyo - Jeanne d'Arc - Original Lithograph 1984 Conditions: excellent Edition: 495 Dimensions: 37,3 x 58 cm Editions: Trinckvel

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1980s Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Françoise GilotThe Dream, 1951 - Original lithograph, 1951

$342

The Dream, 1951 - Original lithograph

By Françoise Gilot

Located in Paris, IDF

Françoise GILOT (1921) The Dream, 1951 Original lithograph On Marais vellum 28 x 22.5 cm (c. 11 x 9 inches) REFERENCES : Catalog raisonne "Stone Echoes, Original Prints by Francois...

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Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Paul CharlotWhimsically rendered forest scene, original lithograph, mid 20th century

$396Sale Price|20% Off

Whimsically rendered forest scene, original lithograph

Located in Belgrade, MT

Original lithograph , artist signed and numbered. Very good condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Acrylic

Fernand KhnopffFernand Khnopff "A violinist" original lithograph, 1898

$250

Fernand Khnopff "A violinist" original lithograph

By Fernand Khnopff

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1898 and published in London by "The Studio".

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1890s Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Jacques CamusThe Grey City, 1933 - Original Lithograph, 1933

$228

The Grey City, 1933 - Original Lithograph

By Jacques Camus

Located in Paris, IDF

Jacques Camus The Grey City, 1933 Original lithograph and stencil Unsigned On paper 39 x 29 cm (c. 15.3 x 11.4 inch) INFORMATION : This lithograph is part of the "Idées" portfolio ...

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1930s Art Deco Figurative Prints

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Lithograph, Stencil

Jacques CamusThe Yellow Castle, 1933 - Original Lithograph, 1933

$228

The Yellow Castle, 1933 - Original Lithograph

By Jacques Camus

Located in Paris, IDF

Jacques Camus The Yellow Castle, 1933 Original lithograph and stencil Unsigned On paper 39 x 29 cm (c. 15.3 x 11.4 inch) INFORMATION : This lithograph is part of the "Idées" portfo...

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1930s Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Persian Fantasy - Original Lithograph 19th Century, 19th Century

$285

Persian Fantasy - Original Lithograph 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Persian Fantasy is an original lithograph on ivory-colorated paper by Anonymous Italian Artist of 19th Century.

Category

19th Century Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition - Original Lithograph on Paper - 1972, 1972

$342

Composition - Original Lithograph on Paper - 1972

Located in Roma, IT

Woman is an original lithograph realized by Ugo Attardi in 1977.

Category

1970s Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Francisco Bores"La femme en bleu" original lithograph, 1952

$150

"La femme en bleu" original lithograph

By Francisco Bores

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. From the rare issue of Verve (Volume 7, Number 27-28), published in Paris by Teriade in 1952 and printed by Mourlot.

Category

1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Henri Patrice DillonCarnival : Happy Demonstration - Original lithograph - 1898, 1897

$228

Carnival : Happy Demonstration - Original lithograph - 1898

By Henri Patrice Dillon

Located in Paris, IDF

Henri Patrice DILLON Carnival : Happy Demonstration, 1898 Original lithograph (Champenois workshop) Printed signature in the plate On vellum, 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) INFORMATION...

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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Angelo JankWoman with Parrot - Original lithograph - 1897, 1897

$399

Woman with Parrot - Original lithograph - 1897

By Angelo Jank

Located in Paris, IDF

Angelo JANK Woman with Parrot, 1898 Original lithograph (Champenois workshop) Printed signature in the plate On vellum, 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) INFORMATION: Lithograph created f...

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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Charles HuardFishermen in Paris - Original Lithograph, 1898, 1897

$262

Fishermen in Paris - Original Lithograph, 1898

By Charles Huard

Located in Paris, IDF

Charles HUARD Fishermen in Paris, 1898 Original lithograph (Champenois workshop) Printed signature in the plate On vellum, 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) INFORMATION: Lithograph create...

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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Henri Le SidanerImpressionism : Girls Dancing - Original lithograph, 1898, 1898

$399

Impressionism : Girls Dancing - Original lithograph, 1898

By Henri Le Sidaner

Located in Paris, IDF

Henri LE SIDANER (1862-1939) Impressionism : Girls Dancing, 1898 Original lithograph (Champenois workshop) Printed signature in the plate On vellum, 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) INFO...

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1890s Impressionist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Marc ChagallKain and Abel, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1960, Excellent, 1960

$1,279

Kain and Abel, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1960, Excellent

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

On the reverse: another original lithograph in black and white (Mourlot 261).

Category

1960s Symbolist More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc ChagallSarah And Abimelech, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1960, Excellent, 1960

$1,279

Sarah And Abimelech, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1960, Excellent

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

On the reverse: another original lithograph in black and white (Mourlot 262).

Category

1960s Symbolist More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc ChagallDavid and Absalom, Original Lithograph, 1956, Modern, Excellent, 1956

$1,599

David and Absalom, Original Lithograph, 1956, Modern, Excellent

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - David and Absalom Original Lithograph from 1956. Dimensions of work: 35 x 26 cm.

Category

1950s Symbolist More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition - Original Lithograph - Late 20th Century, Late 20th Century

$319

Composition - Original Lithograph - Late 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Composition is an original lithograph artwork on cardboard, realized in the late 20th Century.

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Yvonne Cheffer DelouisIn the Port of Bretagne - Original Lithograph

$125

In the Port of Bretagne - Original Lithograph

By Yvonne Cheffer Delouis

Located in Paris, IDF

Yvonne CHEFFER DELOUIS In the Port of Bretagne Original lithograph Unsigned On vellum 36 x 55 cm (c. 14.1 x 21.6 in) Excellent condition

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Konrad KlapheckKonrad Klapheck - Original Lithograph, 1976

$1,028

Konrad Klapheck - Original Lithograph

By Konrad Klapheck

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Konrad Klapheck - Original Lithograph 1976 Dimensions: 32 x 25 cm Revue XXe Siècle Edition: Cahiers d'art published under the direction of G. di San Lazzaro.

Category

1970s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Indigenous Costumes - Original Lithograph - 19th Century, 19th Century

$285

Indigenous Costumes - Original Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Indigenous Costumes is an original lithograph realized by an anonymous engraver of the 19th Century.

Category

19th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Jean-Gabriel DomergueWoman Stretching - Original lithograph - Mourlot, 1956, 1956

$342

Woman Stretching - Original lithograph - Mourlot, 1956

By Jean-Gabriel Domergue

Located in Paris, IDF

Jean-Gabriel DOMERGUE Woman Stretching, 1956 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Printed signature in the plate On Japan paper 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12") INFORMATION : This lithog...

Category

1950s Modern Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc ChagallJob in Despair, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1960, Excellent, 1960

$1,279

Job in Despair, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1960, Excellent

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - Job in Despair Original Lithograph from 1960. Dimensions of work: 35 x 26 cm.

Category

1960s Symbolist More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc ChagallAdam and Eve, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1960, Excellent, 1960

$1,279

Adam and Eve, Original Lithograph, Modern, 1960, Excellent

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

On the reverse: another original lithograph in black and white (Mourlot 260).

Category

1960s Symbolist More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc ChagallDavid and Bathsheba, Original Lithograph, 1956, Modern, Excellent, 1956

$2,559

David and Bathsheba, Original Lithograph, 1956, Modern, Excellent

By Marc Chagall

Located in OPOLE, PL

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - David and Bathsheba Original Lithograph from 1956. Dimensions of work: 35 x 26 cm.

Category

1950s Symbolist More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Max Ernst"Un chant d'amour" original lithograph, 1958

$300

"Un chant d'amour" original lithograph

By Max Ernst

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference Spies/Leppien 71.

Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vito ApuleoAsteroid - Original Lithograph by Vito Apuleo - 1970s, 1970s

$251

Asteroid - Original Lithograph by Vito Apuleo - 1970s

By Vito Apuleo

Located in Roma, IT

Asteroid is an original lithograph, realized by Vito Apuleo in the 1970s.

Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Gustave SingierAbstract composition in Orange - Original lithograph, Handsigned, 1959

$228

Abstract composition in Orange - Original lithograph, Handsigned

By Gustave Singier

Located in Paris, IDF

Gustave SINGIER Abstract composition in Orange, 1959 Original lithograph Handsigned in pencil Numbered / 200 On vellum 32 x 25 cm (c. 13 x 10 inch) Excellent condition

Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Nauvoo - Original Lithograph - Early 19th Century, Early 19th Century

$228

Nauvoo - Original Lithograph - Early 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Original Lithograph on Ivory Paper. Inscripted in capital letters on the lower margin: Nauvoo.

Category

Early 19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Jules PERAHIMSurrealist Mecanism (Cycle) - Original lithograph, Signed, 1974

$445

Surrealist Mecanism (Cycle) - Original lithograph, Signed

Located in Paris, IDF

Jules Perahim (1914-2008) Surrealist Mecanism (Cycle), 1974 Original lithograph Signed in pencil by the artist Numbered / 199 On Arches vellum 56 x 38 cm (c. 22 x 15 inches) INFORM...

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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Jules PERAHIMLiterature : the Reader - Original lithograph, Signed, 1974

$445

Literature : the Reader - Original lithograph, Signed

Located in Paris, IDF

Jules Perahim (1914-2008) Literature : the Reader, 1974 Original lithograph Signed in pencil by the artist Numbered / 199 On Arches vellum 56 x 38 cm (c. 22 x 15 inches) INFORMATIO...

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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Jules PERAHIMWoman and Sun - Original lithograph, Signed, 1974

$445

Woman and Sun - Original lithograph, Signed

Located in Paris, IDF

Jules Perahim (1914-2008) Woman and Sun, 1974 Original lithograph Signed in pencil by the artist Numbered / 199 On Arches vellum 56 x 38 cm (c. 22 x 15 inches) INFORMATION : From p...

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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Jules PERAHIMWoman and Lion - Original lithograph, Signed, 1974

$445

Woman and Lion - Original lithograph, Signed

Located in Paris, IDF

Jules Perahim (1914-2008) Woman and Lion, 1974 Original lithograph Signed in pencil by the artist Numbered / 199 On Arches vellum 56 x 38 cm (c. 22 x 15 inches) INFORMATION : From ...

Category

1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Jules PERAHIMTo the Future - Original lithograph, Signed, 1974

$445

To the Future - Original lithograph, Signed

Located in Paris, IDF

Jules Perahim (1914-2008) To the Future, 1974 Original lithograph Signed in pencil by the artist Numbered / 199 On Arches vellum 56 x 38 cm (c. 22 x 15 inches) INFORMATION : From p...

Category

1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Jules PERAHIMBlessing and Protection - Original lithograph, Signed, 1974

$445

Blessing and Protection - Original lithograph, Signed

Located in Paris, IDF

Jules Perahim (1914-2008) Blessing and Protection, 1974 Original lithograph Signed in pencil by the artist Numbered / 199 On Arches vellum 56 x 38 cm (c. 22 x 15 inches) INFORMATIO...

Category

1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Joan MiróPasadena Art Museum - Original lithograph, 1969, 1969

$457

Pasadena Art Museum - Original lithograph, 1969

By Joan Miró

Located in Paris, IDF

Joan MIRO (after) Pasadena Art Museum, 1969 Original lithograph in colors (atelier Mourlot) Unsigned On thin paper 80.5 x 57 cm (c. 31,7 x 22,4 in) REFERENCE : Catalog raisonne Cor...

Category

1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Georges BastiaOstrich - Original Lithograph by Georges Bastia - 1950s, 1950s

$342

Ostrich - Original Lithograph by Georges Bastia - 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Ostrich is an original lithograph artwork on paper realized by Georges Bastia (1904-1980)in the 1950s.

Category

1950s Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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Original Lithograph For Sale on 1stDibs

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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 Original Lithograph

What is an original lithograph?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
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.
Is a lithograph an original?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
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.
How do you tell if a lithograph is original?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
To tell if a lithograph is original, first look at it closely with a magnifying glass. Originals will typically display noticeable dots, while copies may lack these details. The artist's signature can also be a clue. Most original lithographs will be hand-signed with ink or pen on the back or in a margin. The signature will be printed on a reproduction. Because it can be difficult in some cases to tell reproductions apart from originals, experts often recommend having prints authenticated by a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealers. Explore a variety of lithographs on 1stDibs.
How can you tell a lithograph from an original?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
To tell a lithograph from an original, look for the signature. On originals, the signature will usually be on the back, while a lithograph will showcase the artist's mark on the front. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of lithographs from some of the world's top dealers.
What is the difference between a lithograph and an original?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between a lithograph and an original is that one is used to produce the other. An original is the term for the stone upon which an artist paints an image using an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, a type of oily wash. The lithograph is the print that an artist makes with an original. To create a lithograph, oil-based ink is 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. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of lithographs.
What is the difference between an offset lithograph and an original lithograph?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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.
Is a lithograph an original work of art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
No, a lithograph isn’t technically an original work of art. It’s a type of print, but a lithograph is generally more prized than a common print because each lithograph is hand-made by the artist through the process of lithography. They’re usually made in much lower quantities than prints, which are easier to produce on a large scale. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of lithographs from various artists.

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