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Pair of Lithographs "California & Osaka" by Listed Artist Robert Inman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of lithographs by listed artist Robert Inman, 20th century One "California Series", two
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Prints

Materials

Other

M. Chemiakin Large Abstract Pair of Lithographs 1989 (Signed and Numbered)
By Mikail Chemiakin
Located in New York, NY
Large abstract pair of lithographs “Moscow Museum Commemorative Suite (Diptych), 1989,” in vibrant
Category

Vintage 1980s Russian Modern Prints

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Pair of Lithographs by Josef Albers from Formulation and Articulation
By Josef Albers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Josef Albers lithographs from Formulation and Articulation, published by Harry N. Abrams
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Two Pairs of Original English Hand-Colored Floral Lithographs by Jane London
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two pairs of original English hand-colored floral lithographs from the mid 19th century, by Jane
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Fine Pair of Wonderfully Framed Lithographs
Located in Stamford, CT
19Th Century Pair of Lithographs Birds, Custom Framed, Signed W Hart and Dated A fine pair of
Category

Early 20th Century English Prints

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Lithographs “Who Needs Tomorrow?” & “We’ve Got Tonight” by Mary Vickers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible signed and framed pair of lithographs by Mary Vickers. One titled “who needs Tomorrow
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Glass

18th Century Pair of Du Temple de la Fortune Virile Facade and Floor Plan
By Antoine Babuty Desgodetz
Located in Soquel, CA
Pair of lithographs of The Temple of Portunus in Rome (Italian: Tempio di Portuno) facade and floor
Category

1770s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Ink, Engraving

Pair of Horse Lithographs
By David Low
Located in New York, NY
British Islands." by David Low. London, Fairland, 1842. Original lithograph hand-colored at publication
Category

1840s Animal Prints

Materials

Paper

Near Pair of 19th Century Painted Lithographs of Yachts
Located in New York, NY
Top: lithograph commemorating schooner "Henrietta". Lithograph by T.G. Dutton, printed in London
Category

Antique 1860s American Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pair of Colorful Bird Lithographs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Colorful Bird Lithographs, American, circa 1980s. They are framed in simple, clean lined
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Pair of Colorful Bird Lithographs
Pair of Colorful Bird Lithographs
H 49.5 in W 37.5 in D 1 in
Pair of Marino Marini Lithographs
By Marino Marini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Marino Marini lithographs, from the Marino Marini portfolio, printed by Carl Schunemann
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Pair of Marino Marini Lithographs
Pair of Marino Marini Lithographs
H 18.5 in W 14.5 in D 0.5 in
Pair of Marino Marini Lithographs
By Marino Marini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Marino Marini lithographs, from the Marino Marini portfolio, printed by Carl Schunemann
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Pair of Marino Marini Lithographs
Pair of Marino Marini Lithographs
H 18.5 in W 14.5 in D 0.5 in
Pair of Marino Marini Lithographs
By Marino Marini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of horse and rider lithographs by Marino Marini, from the Marino Marini portfolio, printed by
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Pair of Marino Marini Lithographs
Pair of Marino Marini Lithographs
H 18.5 in W 14.5 in D 0.5 in
Identical/Variation (red, yellow, blue)
By Amy Ellingson
Located in Lyons, CO
Color lithograph, Edition 30. The artist describes this project: “In early September, I made my
Category

2010s Abstract More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Identical/Variation (red, blue, green)
By Amy Ellingson
Located in Lyons, CO
Color lithograph, Edition 30. The artist describes this project: “In early September, I made my
Category

2010s Abstract More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pair of antique color lithographs, birds, ornithology, zoology, nature.
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of antique color lithographs, birds, ornithology, zoology, nature. Dimensions WITH frame in
Category

19th Century Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pair of Continental Belgian Iris Lithographs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Continental Belgian hand colored lithographs of irises matted and in a gold frame (signed
Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Other Paintings

Materials

Gold

Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935) - 1923 Lithograph, Pair Of Snipe
By Archibald Thorburn
Located in Corsham, GB
lithograph shows a pair of Snipe feeding on the muddy banks of a river. The artist has signed and dated in
Category

20th Century Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Insects - Pair of Original Lithographs by Emil Hochdanz- 1868
By Emil Hochdanz
Located in Roma, IT
Insect is an original pair of modern artwork realized in 1868 by the German atist E. Hochdanz
Category

1860s Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pair of Marino Marini Portrait Lithographs
By Marino Marini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of portrait lithographs by Marino Marini, from the Marino Marini portfolio, printed by Carl
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Pair of Marino Marini Portrait Lithographs
Pair of Marino Marini Portrait Lithographs
H 18.5 in W 14.5 in D 0.5 in
Pair of Marino Marini Portrait Lithographs
By Marino Marini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of portrait lithographs by Marino Marini, from the Marino Marini portfolio, printed by Carl
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Pair of Marino Marini Portrait Lithographs
Pair of Marino Marini Portrait Lithographs
H 18.5 in W 14.5 in D 0.5 in
Insects - Pair of Original Lithographs by Emil Hochdanz- 1868-1869
By Emil Hochdanz
Located in Roma, IT
Insect is an original pair of modern artwork realized in 1868-1869 by the German atist E. Hochdanz
Category

1860s Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Insects - Pair of Original Lithographs by Emil Hochdanz- 1868-1869
By Emil Hochdanz
Located in Roma, IT
Insect is an original pair of modern artwork realized in 1868-1869 by the German atist E. Hochdanz
Category

1860s Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pair of 19th C. Hand-colored Lithographs of Ducks by John Gould
By John Gould
Located in Alamo, CA
A pair of hand-colored lithographs of ducks entitled "Tadorna Vulpanser" (Sheldrake Ducks) and
Category

1860s Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pair of Late 19th Century Botanical Lithographs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Late 19th Century botanical lithographs, printed by the British firm Vincent Brooks, Imp
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Prints

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Alphonse Mucha Pair of "Byzantine Heads" Lithographs
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French "Byzantine Heads" lithographs by Alphonse Mucha. The mastery evident in creating
Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Posters

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

Pair of 19th Century Belgian Botanical Lithographs
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of framed prints of 19th century lithographs, Belgium, circa 1870. The two prints depict
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Prints

CREATION Hand Drawn Lithograph, Cupped Pair of Hands, Light Glow, Meditation
By De Es Schwertberger
Located in Union City, NJ
CREATION is a hand drawn original lithograph(not a photo reproduction or digital print) printed
Category

1970s Surrealist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Flora and Fauna - Pair of Original Lithographs by Emil Hochdanz- 1869
By Emil Hochdanz
Located in Roma, IT
Flora and fauna is an original pair of modern artwork realized in 1869 by the German atist E
Category

1860s Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Flora and Fauna - Pair of Original Lithographs by Emil Hochdanz- 1869
By Emil Hochdanz
Located in Roma, IT
Flora and fauna is an original pair of modern artworks realized in 1869 by the German atist E
Category

1860s Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Handsome Pair of French Stone Lithographs of Classical Figures
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome pair of French stone lithographs of classical figures within black reserves; later
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

Art Nouveau "Pair of Doves" original lithograph by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles Rennie Mackintosh was a Scottish architect, designer, and visual artist. His artistic approach had much in common with European Symbolism. His work, alongside that of his wif...
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

A Pair of Framed 19th Century Colored Lithographs of Tudor Scenes by Joseph Nash
By Joseph Nash
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a pair of framed 19th century tinted lithographs with hand-coloring entitled "Gallery Over
Category

Late 19th Century Romantic Interior Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pair of Nude Figural Lithographs by Marino Marini
By Marino Marini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Nude Figural lithographs by Marino Marini, from the Marino Marini portfolio, printed by
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Pair of Female Nude Lithographs by Marino Marini
By Marino Marini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of female nude figural lithographs by Marino Marini, from the Marino Marini portfolio, printed
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Pair of Op Pop Art lithographs Truus Wilmink
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vibrant pair of Pop Op Art lithographs or silkscreens signed Truus Wilmink and dated 1975. They
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair of Op Pop Art lithographs Truus Wilmink
Pair of Op Pop Art lithographs Truus Wilmink
H 31.75 in W 31.75 in D 0.5 in
Pair of Female Nude Lithographs by Marino Marini
By Marino Marini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of female nude figural lithographs by Marino Marini, from the Marino Marini portfolio, printed
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Pair of Large Knife & Fork Lithographs in Acrylic Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Large Knife & Fork Lithographs in Acrylic Frames Dimensions Height: 87" Width: 22
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Prints

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

Pair of Horse and Rider Lithographs by Marino Marini
By Marino Marini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of horse and rider lithographs by Marino Marini, from the Marino Marini portfolio, printed by
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

"Family (suite of 2), " Two Color Lithographs by Harold Altman, sold as a pair
By Harold Altman
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Family (suite of 2)" is a suite of two original color lithographs by Harold Altman. These pieces
Category

1990s Other Art Style Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pair French Chateau Landscape Signed by Artist Lithograph c1920
Located in FR
Pair of Landscape with Chateau signed by artist Lithograph These have their own frame of the time
Category

1920s Aesthetic Movement Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

1963 Marc Chagall 'The Pair in a Tree' Lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lithograph by Marc Chagall published in 1963. Published in The Lithographs of Chagall vol. I published by
Category

1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

William Sharp Court Room Scene Lithograph, Signed & Framed , a Pair
By William Sharp
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of William Alexander Sharp ( American, 1900 - 1961) lithographs , created circa 1940's
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Late 19th Century French Lithographs of Japanese Satsuma Ceramics - a Pair
Located in Seguin, TX
Pair of Satsuma ceramics lithographs on paper, with metallic gold accents. Firman Didot et Cie
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Anglo-Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair of hand colored ornithological lithographs by Beverley R. Morris, 1865
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of hand colored ornithological lithographs on paper titled "Brown Snipe” and “Dotterel”. Drawn
Category

Antique 1860s British Prints

Materials

Paper

Hoi Lebadang 1960s Abstract Equestrian Pair of Horses Lithograph Print 33"
By Hoi Lebadang
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century lithograph print by Hoi Ledabang. Shows an abstract pair of horses in an orange and
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair of Art Nouveau Lithographs with Airplanes Gamy, Marguerite Montaut, 1909
By Gamy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Art Nouveau lithographs with airplanes, boats and spectators by Marguerite Montaut. France
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Pair French Chateau Landscape (1) Signed by Artist Lithographs c1920
Located in FR
Pair of Landscape with Chateau (1) signed by artist Lithograph c1920 These have their own frame of
Category

1920s Aesthetic Movement Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pair of John Gould Hand Colored Framed Lithographs Family of Toucans, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of John Gould hand colored framed lithographs family of toucans. "Pteroglossus Inscriptus" and
Category

Antique 1840s English William IV Prints

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Pair of 19th Century Floral Colored Lithographs Botanical Register Framed 29"
Located in Dayton, OH
Botanical Coloured Lithographs from Botanical Register ( 170 Piccadilly, London, J. Ridgway, 1822
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Prints

Materials

Paper

German NeoExpressionist artist Horst Antes signed lithograph of Angel of History
By Horst Antes
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
) and inscribed ‘profe’ (lower right) Executed in 1966 – 1968 Lithograph 22.3/4 x 28 in. (57.8 x 71.2 cm
Category

20th Century Neo-Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pair of 19th Century French Signed Chromo Lithographs in Gilt Frames
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant antique chromo lithographs were created in Normandy circa 1880. Set in a carved gilt
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

Pair of Rare Signed Art Deco Lithographs by Boris Lovet-Lorski
By Boris Lovet-Lorski
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare signed Art Deco lithographs by Boris Lovet-Lorski. Lacquered wood frames. Boris
Category

Vintage 1930s Lithuanian Art Deco Prints

Materials

Glass, Paper, Wood

David Roberts of the RA in England, Egypt Lithographs Mounted, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of David Roberts Egyptian scenes. Mounted in frame 29 x 3 both. One of them is Karnak
Category

Vintage 1950s European Egyptian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Pair of Rare Signed Art Deco Lithographs by Boris Lovet-Lorski
By Boris Lovet-Lorski
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare signed Art Deco lithographs by Boris Lovet-Lorski. Lacquered wood frames. Boris
Category

Vintage 1930s Lithuanian Art Deco Prints

Materials

Glass, Paper, Wood

OUT OF THE SHADOWS Signed Lithograph, Leopard Portrait, Wildlife Jungle
By Sydney Taylor
Located in Union City, NJ
edition lithograph printed using traditional hand lithography techniques on archival Somerset paper 100
Category

1980s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Selection of Marc Chagall Color Lithographs
By Marc Chagall
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of color lithographs by Marc Chagall, France, 1950s. These are vintage original color
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Limited Edition 1988 Lithograph - Harmony
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking abstract lithograph depicting three women and a cat in a series of geometric shapes. 497
Category

20th Century Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pair of French Colored Lithographs in Carved Frames Signed Louis Icart, 1947
By Louis Icart
Located in Dallas, TX
These two lithographs were hand sketched in France circa 1920. Both artwork are set in a carved
Category

Mid-20th Century French Drawings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Fernand Leger School Prints Colorful Modernist King of Hearts Drawing Lithograph
By (after) Fernand Léger
Located in Surfside, FL
Bright vibrant blue, orange, red, yellow, green lithograph in color. This is signed in the plate
Category

1940s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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Find a variety of pair of lithographs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, wood and glass, all pair of lithographs available were constructed with great care. Pair of lithographs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Pair of lithographs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Pair of lithographs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Marino Marini, Josef Albers and Alphonse Mucha are consistently popular.

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Prices for pair of lithographs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, pair of lithographs begin at $75 and can go as high as $47,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,275.
Questions About Pair Of Lithographs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lithograph is a piece of artwork created using oil and water. An after lithograph is a copy of an existing painting done after the original painting’s creation. Pablo Picasso would have after lithographs created of his famous works, usually by another approved artist. On 1stDibs, find a collection of lithographs from some of the world’s top sellers.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An “after” lithograph, or after print, refers to a print that is made by an artist based on an original painting or a work by a different artist. For example, a lithographer could make an engraving based on a painting by Picasso, and the resulting print would be “after” Picasso. Shop a collection of after lithography from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, there is a market for lithographs. However, demand for this type of artwork varies based on the artist, subject, age, condition and other factors. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — of 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition. Because an artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, new collectors are often directed toward prints as a starting point. Experts suggest that as collecting prints online has become more common, the market for lithographs and other kinds of prints is poised to flourish in the years to come. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lithographs and other prints from some of the world’s top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A genuine lithograph is when an artist creates a piece of art on a stone or metal plate that is re-inked every time the image is pressed to paper. To ensure you purchase authentic, high-quality lithographs, look for a reputable seller. Shop a selection of expertly vetted lithograph art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most valuable lithographs are ones made by the artist, rather than someone mimicking a famous work of art. Original lithographs can be worth tens of thousands of dollars.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    When a lithograph is numbered by the artist, it means that this particular artwork is from a 'limited edition' series. As when the lithographs are not numbered, they would be from an open edition and the total number similar of artworks is unknown. When a lithograph is numbered it usually also comes hand-signed by the artist.
  • It's a print using an offset lithograph press. Although still used today it has been primarily replaced with digital printing.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    A signed lithograph is an art print produced with a particular method that bears the artist's real signature, signed in ink. The term lithograph refers to a print made by drawing an image onto a stone, etching the stone with chemicals and then applying ink. The term signed lithograph is different from a plate-signed lithograph, where the artist adds their signature to the stone to transfer it onto finished prints rather than signing their works by hand. Explore a large collection of lithographs on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A color lithograph is a print produced through the process of chromolithography. Unlike traditional lithography, which uses a single stone and one color of ink, chromolithography involves multiple printing stones, each of which corresponds to a single color. Artists etch the stones with only the elements of the image that will show up in that color, then transfer the image, part by part and color by color, onto paper. Find a range of color lithographs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    In a hand-pulled lithograph, the image is painted or drawn by hand on the plate, which is then inked and used to make an impression on the print medium; in an offset lithograph, the inked image is transferred to a rubber blanket or roller, which is then used to mass-produce the prints.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Banksy makes lithographs. The anonymous English-based artist primarily works in street art and has reproduced his work through stencil work, silkscreens and lithographs. These reproductions are often imitated. Always purchase Banksy prints from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Shop a large collection of expertly vetted Banksy prints from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Like a lithograph, a serigraph (or screen print) is a print, but in this case, the image to be printed is stenciled onto fabric, instead of being painted onto a stone or metal plate, as in a lithograph.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
    The difference between a lithograph and an etching is that while both are types of prints, they are made using different techniques. With respect to lithography, the image to be printed is drawn or painted on a stone or metal plate 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. Afterward, the stone is covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press.

    Etching is a way of incising lines in a metal plate by first drawing on an acid-resistant coating, or ground, to reveal the metal beneath. The plate is then submerged in acid, which “bites” the lines into the metal plate. The ground is then removed and the plate is inked for pressing.

    Find a collection of lithographs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A limited edition lithograph, or offset lithograph, is a mechanical reproduction of an existing artwork. The reproduction is usually not done by the artist themself, though sometimes might be signed by them after printing. You’ll find a variety of limited edition lithographs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the famed artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir experimented with lithographs and etchings in the later part of his life. He made 59 of these prints with about half of them being lithographs. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few things to look for in a vintage lithograph. First, check for a signature to determine the artist. Another check is to examine the print with a magnifying glass. There will be a dot pattern from the tooth of the surface it was drawn on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage lithograph artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    On a lithograph, "EA" means épreuve d'artiste. It indicates that the lithograph was an artist's proof. The printmaker likely produced it for their own collection or to test the printing process. "EA" prints were not meant to be sold or distributed to the public. You'll find a wide selection of lithographs on 1stDibs.