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.

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.

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 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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Samuel Brecheroriginal lithograph, 1953

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

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By Samuel Brecher

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1953 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1953 Spr...

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Lillian MacKendrickoriginal lithograph, 1951

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1951 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1951 Spr...

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Denny Wintersoriginal lithograph, 1950

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1950 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1950 Spr...

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Robert Steedoriginal lithograph, 1953

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1953 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1953 Spr...

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Robert Borgattaoriginal lithograph, 1952

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1952 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1952 Spr...

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Maurice Grosmanoriginal lithograph, 1952

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1952 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1952 Spr...

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Amy Jonesoriginal lithograph, 1954

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1954 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1954 Spr...

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Amy Jonesoriginal lithograph, 1951

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1951 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1951 Spr...

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Dorothy Parisoriginal lithograph, 1952

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1952 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1952 Spr...

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Dorothy Parisoriginal lithograph, 1953

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1953 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1953 Spr...

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Abe Birnbaumoriginal lithograph, 1954

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1954 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1954 Spr...

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Howard Baeroriginal lithograph, 1953

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1953 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1953 Spr...

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Dorothy Hoyt Dillinghamoriginal lithograph, 1952

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1952 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1952 Spr...

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Hans Molleroriginal lithograph, 1954

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Hans Moller

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1954 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1954 Spr...

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Ruth Gikoworiginal lithograph, 1954

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Ruth Gikow

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1954 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1954 Spr...

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Edith Bryoriginal lithograph, 1952

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1952 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1952 Spr...

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Arthur Osveroriginal lithograph, 1950

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Arthur Osver

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1950 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1950 Spr...

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Milton Wrightoriginal lithograph, 1954

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1954 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1954 Spr...

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Patrick Collinsoriginal lithograph, 1951

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Patrick Collins

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1951 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1951 Spr...

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Domenico Faccioriginal lithograph, 1952

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1952 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1952 Spr...

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Lila Copelandoriginal lithograph, 1952

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1952 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1952 Spr...

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Isaac Soyeroriginal lithograph, 1952

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Isaac Soyer

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1952 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1952 Spr...

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Pierre Alechinskyoriginal lithograph, 1981

$50

H 14.89 in W 10.91 in

original lithograph

By Pierre Alechinsky

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1981 for the art revue Derriere le Miroir (issue number 247) and published in Paris by Maeght.

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Henry Botkinoriginal lithograph, 1953

$75

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Henry Botkin

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1953 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1953 Spr...

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François Fiedleroriginal lithograph, 1960

$100

H 12.41 in W 9.53 in

original lithograph

By François Fiedler

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed by Mourlot in 1960 for the art revue XXe Siecle (issue number 14) and published in Paris by San Lazzaro.

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Raoul Ubacoriginal lithograph, 1966

$75

H 14.97 in W 21.86 in

original lithograph

By Raoul Ubac

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1966 for the art revue Derriere le Miroir (issue no. 161) and published in Paris by Maeght.

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Samuel M. Adleroriginal lithograph, 1953

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Samuel M. Adler

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1953 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1953 Spr...

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Samuel M. Adleroriginal lithograph, 1950

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Samuel M. Adler

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1950 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1950 Spr...

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Samuel M. Adleroriginal lithograph, 1952

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Samuel M. Adler

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1952 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1952 Spr...

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Samuel M. Adleroriginal lithograph, 1953

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Samuel M. Adler

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1953 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1953 Spr...

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Stuyvesant Van Veenoriginal lithograph, 1954

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Stuyvesant Van Veen

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1954 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1954 Spr...

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Bertram Goodmanoriginal lithograph, 1953

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Bertram Goodman

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1953 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1953 Spr...

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Bertram Goodmanoriginal lithograph, 1952

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Bertram Goodman

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1952 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1952 Spr...

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Bertram Goodmanoriginal lithograph, 1952

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Bertram Goodman

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1952 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1952 Spr...

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Jo Anne Schneideroriginal lithograph, 1954

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Jo Anne Schneider

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1954 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1954 Spr...

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Mary Mintz Koffleroriginal lithograph, 1953

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Mary Mintz Koffler

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1953 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1953 Spr...

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Mary Mintz Koffleroriginal lithograph, 1952

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Mary Mintz Koffler

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1952 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1952 Spr...

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REMO BRAMANTIoriginal lithograph, 1953

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By REMO BRAMANTI

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1953 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1953 Spr...

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REMO BRAMANTIoriginal lithograph, 1953

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By REMO BRAMANTI

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1953 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1953 Spr...

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Stephen Ronayoriginal lithograph, 1953

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Stephen Ronay

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1953 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1953 Spr...

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Lewis C. Danieloriginal lithograph, 1952

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1952 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1952 Spr...

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Elias Newmanoriginal lithograph, 1953

$50

H 8.67 in W 12.01 in

original lithograph

By Elias Newman

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1953 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1953 Spr...

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Alexander Redeinoriginal lithograph, 1950

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Alexander Redein

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1950 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1950 Spr...

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Elias Newmanoriginal lithograph, 1951

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Elias Newman

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1951 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1951 Spr...

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Lewis C. Danieloriginal lithograph, 1952

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1952 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1952 Spr...

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Alexander Redeinoriginal lithograph, 1954

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Alexander Redein

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1954 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1954 Spr...

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Louis Bosaoriginal lithograph, 1953

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Louis Bosa

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1953 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1953 Spr...

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Alexander Redeinoriginal lithograph, 1952

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Alexander Redein

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1952 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1952 Spr...

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Lisa Rhana 1original lithograph, 1953

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Lisa Rhana 1

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1953 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1953 Spr...

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Lisa Rhana 1original lithograph, 1953

$50

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Lisa Rhana 1

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1953 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1953 Spr...

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Fletcher Martinoriginal lithograph, 1951

$75

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Fletcher Martin

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1951 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1951 Spr...

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T. Lux Feiningeroriginal lithograph, 1952

$75

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By T. Lux Feininger

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1952 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1952 Spr...

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Byron Browneoriginal lithograph, 1954

$75

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Byron Browne

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1954 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1954 Spr...

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T. Lux Feiningeroriginal lithograph, 1951

$75

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By T. Lux Feininger

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1951 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1951 Spr...

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Byron Browneoriginal lithograph, 1954

$75

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Byron Browne

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1954 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1954 Spr...

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Karl Eugene Fortessoriginal lithograph, 1950

$75

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Karl Eugene Fortess

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1950 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1950 Spr...

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Julian Levioriginal lithograph, 1952

$75

H 12.01 in W 8.67 in

original lithograph

By Julian Levi

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1952 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1952 Spr...

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Original Lithograph For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact original lithograph you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the Surrealist style, while we also have 943 Surrealist versions to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an original lithograph may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add an original lithograph to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, beige, brown, white and more. Finding an appealing original lithograph — no matter the origin — is easy, but Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso each produced popular versions that are worth a look. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in lithograph, paper and offset print. If space is limited, you can find a small original lithograph measuring 0.2 high and 0.04 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 103 across to better suit those in the market for a large original lithograph.

How Much is a Original Lithograph?

The average selling price for an original lithograph we offer is $555, while they’re typically $12 on the low end and $95,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Prints And Multiples 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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