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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Paris Original Lithograph

Ecole De Paris

Paris Art Print

Folk Costume

Lithograph 19th Century

Estampe Moderne

Urbain Huchet Lithograph

Notre Dame

River Seine Paris

Marc Chagall"Vision of Paris" original lithograph, 1952

$750

"Vision of Paris" original lithograph

By Marc Chagall

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: Mourlot 81.

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1950s Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Richard Florsheim"La Seine a Paris" original lithograph, 1964

$350

"La Seine a Paris" original lithograph

By Richard Florsheim

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1964 by Mourlot Frères and published in an edition of 2000 on Arches wove paper.

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1960s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Charles HuardFishermen in Paris - Original Lithograph, 1898, 1897

$271

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

Pierre BonnardOn the Street of Paris - Original Lithograph, 1927

$531

On the Street of Paris - Original Lithograph

By Pierre Bonnard

Located in Paris, IDF

Pierre BONNARD (1867-1947) On the Street of Paris, 1927 Original lithography Signed in the plate Limited to 225 copies (not numbered) On BFK Rives vellum 33 x 25 cm (c. 12.9 x 9.8 ...

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1920s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Orfeo TamburiParis - Original Lithograph by Orfeo Tamburi - 1970s, 1970s

$531

Paris - Original Lithograph by Orfeo Tamburi - 1970s

By Orfeo Tamburi

Located in Roma, IT

Colored litograph,wide margins, hand-signed with pencil on lower-right margin. Beautiful Artist's proof, representing a colorfull foreshortening of Paris. In excellent conditions.

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1970s Contemporary Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Paul JouveMonkey Business : The Judgment of Paris - Original lithograph, 1897, 1897

$472

Monkey Business : The Judgment of Paris - Original lithograph, 1897

By Paul Jouve

Located in Paris, IDF

Paul JOUVE The Judgment of Paris (Monkeys), 1897 Original lithograph (Champenois workshop) Printed signature in the plate On vellum, 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) INFORMATION: Lithogr...

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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Das Stasthaus in Paris - Original Lithograph - Mid-19th Cent, Mid-19th Century

$295

Das Stasthaus in Paris - Original Lithograph - Mid-19th Cent

Located in Roma, IT

Original B/W Lithograph on Ivory Paper. Inscripted on the lower central margin in Capital Letters: Das Stasthaus in Paris.

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Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Along the Seine (Paris) - Original lithograph Half 20th Century, Mid 1900

$177

Along the Seine (Paris) - Original lithograph Half 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Nice city view of Paris along the Seine river. Passepartout included : 34 x 49 cm Good conditions. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Ita...

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Mid-20th Century Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Aldo CaronParis - Original Lithograph by Aldo Caron - Mid-20th Century, Mid-20th Century

$266

Paris - Original Lithograph by Aldo Caron - Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Paris is a beautiful lithography artwork realized by the artist Aldo Caron. Signed on the lower right. The state of preservation is excellent. Included a Passepartout: 34x 49cm. ...

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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Rare First Edition Book by Max Ernst, Paris, Original Lithographs

$5,902

Rare First Edition Book by Max Ernst, Paris, Original Lithographs

By Max Ernst

Located in Milano, IT

A rare and refined collector’s piece, ideal for collectors of Surrealism, Max Ernst, modern art books, and original twentieth-century artist editions Details: Artist: Max Ernst Publi...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Paul Gavarni (Guillaume Sulpice Chevalier)Les Étudians de Paris - Original Lithograph by Paul Gavarni - 1847, 1847

$306

Les Étudians de Paris - Original Lithograph by Paul Gavarni - 1847

By Paul Gavarni (Guillaume Sulpice Chevalier)

Located in Roma, IT

Amusing original colored lithograph with pouchoir details.

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1840s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Paul Gavarni (Guillaume Sulpice Chevalier)Les Étudians de Paris - Original Lithograph by Paul Gavarni - 1847, 1847

$306

Les Étudians de Paris - Original Lithograph by Paul Gavarni - 1847

By Paul Gavarni (Guillaume Sulpice Chevalier)

Located in Roma, IT

Amusing original colored lithograph with pouchoir details.

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1840s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Paul Gavarni (Guillaume Sulpice Chevalier)Les Étudians de Paris - Original Lithograph by Paul Gavarni - 1847, 1847

$306

Les Étudians de Paris - Original Lithograph by Paul Gavarni - 1847

By Paul Gavarni (Guillaume Sulpice Chevalier)

Located in Roma, IT

Amusing original colored lithograph with pouchoir details.

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1840s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Paul Colin"Paris, " Original Lithograph Poster with Paris Landmarks signed by Paul Colin, 1945

$8,800

"Paris, " Original Lithograph Poster with Paris Landmarks signed by Paul Colin

By Paul Colin

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Paris" is an original lithograph poster by Paul Colin.

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1940s Post-War More Prints

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Lithograph

Edme Jean PigalMiroir de Paris - Original Lithograph by Edmé-Jean Pigal - Mid 1800, Mid 19th Century

$295

Miroir de Paris - Original Lithograph by Edmé-Jean Pigal - Mid 1800

By Edme Jean Pigal

Located in Roma, IT

Amusing original colored lithograph with pouchoir details.

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Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Edme Jean PigalMiroir de Paris - Original Lithograph by Edmé-Jean Pigal - Mid 1800, Mid 19th Century

$295

Miroir de Paris - Original Lithograph by Edmé-Jean Pigal - Mid 1800

By Edme Jean Pigal

Located in Roma, IT

Amusing original colored lithograph with pouchoir details.

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Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Marie Magdaleine De RaskyRasky's House in Paris - Original lithograph by Marie Magdaleine De Rasky - 1974, 1974

$413

Rasky's House in Paris - Original lithograph by Marie Magdaleine De Rasky - 1974

Located in Roma, IT

Rasky's House in Paris is an original litograph realized by Marie Magdaleine De Rasky (1897-1982) in 1974. On the back of the artwork autographed dedication of the artist. Good con...

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1970s Modern Figurative Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

Urbain HuchetParis, Notre Dame de Paris and Seine River - Original Lithograph Handsigned & N°, 1960

$177

Paris, Notre Dame de Paris and Seine River - Original Lithograph Handsigned & N°

By Urbain Huchet

Located in Paris, IDF

Urbain HUCHET Notre Dame de Paris Original lithograph, 1960 Handsigned in pencil by the artist Numbered / 295 copies On velllum 19 x 28 cm (c. 8 x 11 inch) Excellent condition

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1960s Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Joan MiróJoan Miro - 'A L'encre' Lithograph, 1972

$400

Joan Miro - 'A L'encre' Lithograph

By Joan Miró

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Joan Miro A L'encre Societe internationale d'art XXe siecle, Paris Original Lithograph in Colors on Arches Paper Mint Condition 1972

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1970s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Joan MiróJoan Miro - 'A L'encre II' Lithograph, 1972

$400

Joan Miro - 'A L'encre II' Lithograph

By Joan Miró

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Joan Miro A L'encre II Societe internationale d'art XXe siecle, Paris Original Lithograph in Colors on Arches Paper Mint Condition 1972

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1970s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Joan Miró'Revolutions I' From Atelier Mourlot, 1975

$400

'Revolutions I' From Atelier Mourlot

By Joan Miró

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Joan Miro Revolutions I Societe internationale d'art XXe siecle, Paris Original Lithograph in Colors on Arches Paper Mint Condition 1975

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1970s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Leon SolonOriginal Foire de Paris, Paris Fair, 1954 vintage poster, 1954

$340Sale Price|20% Off

Original Foire de Paris, Paris Fair, 1954 vintage poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Foire de Paris; original lithograph; artist: Albert Solon.

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1950s American Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Dorothy Parisoriginal lithograph, 1952

$50

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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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Dorothy Parisoriginal lithograph, 1953

$50

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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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Pierre BonnardLa Lithographie en Couleurs, 1898

$3,187

La Lithographie en Couleurs

By Pierre Bonnard

Located in Roma, IT

Circulation: 1000 Format: In-8° Pages: 43 Publisher: L’Estampe et l’Affiche, Paris Original lithographs as cover (3 colours) and frontispiece (4 colours) realized by Pierre Bonnard.

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1890s Post-Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Rolf RafflewskiParis : Louvre Museum - Original handsigned lithograph

$177

Paris : Louvre Museum - Original handsigned lithograph

By Rolf Rafflewski

Located in Paris, IDF

Rolf RAFFLEWSKI Paris : Louvre Museum Original lithograph Handsigned in pencil Limited /275 copies On vellum 56 x 76 cm (c. 22 x 30 in) Excellent condition

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Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

19th Century French Émile Deyrolle Anatomical Lithograph Poster

$943

19th Century French Émile Deyrolle Anatomical Lithograph Poster

Located in London, GB

Émile Deyrolle Anatomical poster A wonderfully rare and decorative curio medical French (Paris) original lithograph on board anatomical poster in overall wonderful condition.

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Antique 1880s French Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Paper

Robert SavaryParis : Monceau Park - Original Lithograph, Handsigned, 1969

$236

Paris : Monceau Park - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

By Robert Savary

Located in Paris, IDF

Robert SAVARY Paris : Monceau Park, 1969 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Handsigned in pencil On Arches vellum 37 x 29 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) Excellent condition

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1960s Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Robert SavaryParis : Wallace Fountain - Original Lithograph, Handsigned, 1969

$212

Paris : Wallace Fountain - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

By Robert Savary

Located in Paris, IDF

Robert SAVARY Paris : Wallace Fountain, 1969 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Handsigned in pencil On Arches vellum 37 x 29 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) Very good condition, may have v...

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1960s Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Robert SavaryParis : Street Market - Original Lithograph, Handsigned, 1969

$212

Paris : Street Market - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

By Robert Savary

Located in Paris, IDF

Robert SAVARY Paris : Street Market, 1969 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Handsigned in pencil On Arches vellum 37 x 29 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) Excellent condition

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1960s Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Robert SavaryParis : Animated Street - Original Lithograph, Handsigned, 1969

$236

Paris : Animated Street - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

By Robert Savary

Located in Paris, IDF

Robert SAVARY Paris : Animated Street, 1969 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Handsigned in pencil On Arches vellum 37 x 29 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) Excellent condition

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1960s Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Paris Costumes - Original Lithograph - 19th Century, 19th century

$306

Paris Costumes - Original Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Paris Costume is an original lithograph artwork realized by an anonymous engraver of the 19th Century.

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19th Century Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Paris Costumes - Original Lithograph - 19th Century, 19th century

$330

Paris Costumes - Original Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Paris Costume is an original lithograph artwork realized by an anonymous engraver of the 19th Century.

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19th Century Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Paris Costumes - Original Lithograph - 19th Century, 19th century

$330

Paris Costumes - Original Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Paris Costume is an original lithograph artwork realized by an anonymous engraver of the 19th Century.

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19th Century Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Paris Costume - Original Lithograph - 19th Century, 19th century

$306

Paris Costume - Original Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Paris Costume is an original lithograph artwork realized by an anonymous engraver of the 19th Century.

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19th Century Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Fernand LégerParis, Montparnasse - Original lithograph, HANDSIGNED, 1959, 1959

$1,062

Paris, Montparnasse - Original lithograph, HANDSIGNED, 1959

By Fernand Léger

Located in Paris, IDF

Fernand Léger Montparnasse, 1959 Original lithograph (Atelier Mourlot) Signed with the artist's stamp Limited to 180 copies (Here numbered 160) On Arches vellum 66 x 50.5 cm (c. 25...

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1950s Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Richard FlorsheimRichard Florsheim - Paris Seine - Original Lithograph, 1964

$1,416

Richard Florsheim - Paris Seine - Original Lithograph

By Richard Florsheim

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Richard Florsheim - Paris Seine - Original Lithograph 1964 Dimensions: 30 x 20 cm Edition of 200 (one of the 200 on Vélin de Rives) Mourlot Press, 1964 Biography Richard Aberle F...

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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Paul Collomb 1Paris : Seine River - Original lithograph, Handsigned

$295

Paris : Seine River - Original lithograph, Handsigned

By Paul Collomb 1

Located in Paris, IDF

Paul COLLOMB Paris : Seine River Original lithograph Handsigned in pencil Justified Epreuve d'artiste (artist proof) On Arches vellum 55 x 65 cm (c. 22 x 26 in) Very good conditio...

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Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Adolphe GiraldonAllegory of Paris : Lutece - Original lithograph - 1898, 1897

$259

Allegory of Paris : Lutece - Original lithograph - 1898

By Adolphe Giraldon

Located in Paris, IDF

Adolphe Giraldon Lutece, 1898 Original lithograph (Champenois workshop) Printed signature in the plate On vellum, 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) INFORMATION: Lithograph created for the...

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1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Philippe BenoistParis : Stock Market Place - Original stone lithograph, 1861

$295

Paris : Stock Market Place - Original stone lithograph

By Philippe Benoist

Located in Paris, IDF

Philippe BENOIST Paris : Stock Market Place - 1861 Original two tones stone lithographs Printed name of the artist bottom right On vellum 33.5 x 49 cm (c. 13 x 20 inch) Information...

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1860s Realist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Fernand LégerParis : Dantzig's street - Original lithograph, HANDSIGNED, 1959, 1959

$1,062

Paris : Dantzig's street - Original lithograph, HANDSIGNED, 1959

By Fernand Léger

Located in Paris, IDF

Fernand Léger Dantzig's street, 1959 Original lithograph (Atelier Mourlot) Signed with the artist's stamp Limited to 180 copies (Here numbered 160) On Arches vellum 66 x 50.5 cm (c...

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1950s Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Jean CarzouParis: Boulevard des Invalides - Original Handsigned Lithograph, 1958, 1958

$236

Paris: Boulevard des Invalides - Original Handsigned Lithograph, 1958

By Jean Carzou

Located in Paris, IDF

Jean CARZOU Paris: Boulevard des Invalide, 1958 Original lithograph in color Handsigned in pencil Dated 1958 in pencil Numbered / 100 On Japan paper 29 x 40 cm (c. 11.4 x 15.7 inch...

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1950s Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Rolf RafflewskiParis : Near the Seine River - Original handsigned lithograph

$177

Paris : Near the Seine River - Original handsigned lithograph

By Rolf Rafflewski

Located in Paris, IDF

Rolf RAFFLEWSKI (1943-) Paris : Near the Seine River (Quai de Bethune) Original lithograph Handsigned in pencil Limited /275 copies On vellum 56 x 76 cm (c. 22 x 30 in) Excellent c...

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Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

René LenigRené Lenig - Original Handsigned Lithograph - Ecole de Paris, Circa 1960

$1,770

René Lenig - Original Handsigned Lithograph - Ecole de Paris

By René Lenig

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

René Lenig Original Handsigned Lithograph Dimensions: 76 x 54 cm Edition: HC XXI/XXX HandSigned and Numbered Ecole de Paris au seuil de la mutation des Arts Sentiers Editions Ren...

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1960s Modern Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Urbain HuchetParis - The Pantheon - Original Lithograph Handsigned and Numbered, 1970

$177

Paris - The Pantheon - Original Lithograph Handsigned and Numbered

By Urbain Huchet

Located in Paris, IDF

Urbain HUCHET The Pantheon, c. 1970 Original lithograph Handsigned in pencil by the artist Numbered / 295 copies On Arches velllum 19 x 28 cm Excellent condition

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1960s Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Robert SavaryParis : Bandstand Near Nation Square - Original Lithograph, Handsigned, 1969

$236

Paris : Bandstand Near Nation Square - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

By Robert Savary

Located in Paris, IDF

Robert SAVARY Paris : Bandstand Near Nation Square, 1969 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Handsigned in pencil On Arches vellum 37 x 29 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) Excellent condition

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1960s Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Robert SavaryParis : Near Canal Saint Martin - Original Lithograph, Handsigned, 1969

$236

Paris : Near Canal Saint Martin - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

By Robert Savary

Located in Paris, IDF

Robert SAVARY Paris : Near Canal Saint Martin, 1969 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Handsigned in pencil On Arches vellum 37 x 29 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) Excellent condition

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1960s Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

René GruauParis, At the Cafe Terrace - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

$2,124

Paris, At the Cafe Terrace - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

By René Gruau

Located in Paris, IDF

René GRUAU Paris, At the Cafe Terrace Original lithograph Hansigned in pencil Numbered /45 copies On Arches vellum 72 x 53 cm (c. 29 x 21 inch) Authenticated with the blind stamp of...

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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Urbain HuchetParis : Opera Square - Original Lithograph Handsigned and Numbered, 1980

$141

Paris : Opera Square - Original Lithograph Handsigned and Numbered

By Urbain Huchet

Located in Paris, IDF

Urbain HUCHET Paris : Opera Square, c. 1980 Original lithograph Handsigned in pencil by the artist Numbered / 350 copies On Arches velllum 14 x 18 cm (c. 6 x 7 in) Excellent condition

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Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Andre MinauxAndré Minaux - Original Handsigned Lithograph - Ecole de Paris, Circa 1970

$1,770

André Minaux - Original Handsigned Lithograph - Ecole de Paris

By Andre Minaux

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

André Minaux Original Handsigned Lithograph Dimensions: 76 x 54 cm Edition: HC XXI/XXX HandSigned and Numbered Ecole de Paris au seuil de la mutation des Arts Sentiers Editions An...

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1970s Modern Nude Prints

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Lithograph

Robert SavaryParis : Small Square in Montmartre - Original Lithograph, Handsigned, 1969

$236

Paris : Small Square in Montmartre - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

By Robert Savary

Located in Paris, IDF

Robert SAVARY Paris : Small Square in Montmartre, 1969 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Handsigned in pencil On Arches vellum 37 x 29 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) Excellent condition

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1960s Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Robert SavaryParis : Houseboats on Seine River - Original Lithograph, Handsigned, 1969

$236

Paris : Houseboats on Seine River - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

By Robert Savary

Located in Paris, IDF

Robert SAVARY Paris : Houseboats on Seine River, 1969 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Handsigned in pencil On Arches vellum 37 x 29 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) Excellent condition

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1960s Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Robert SavaryParis : The Old Steam Train - Original Lithograph, Handsigned, 1969

$236

Paris : The Old Steam Train - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

By Robert Savary

Located in Paris, IDF

Robert SAVARY Paris : The Old Steam Train, 1969 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Handsigned in pencil On Arches vellum 37 x 29 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) Excellent condition

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1960s Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Georges RohnerGeorges Rohner - Original Handsigned Lithograph - Ecole de Paris, Circa 1970

$1,770

Georges Rohner - Original Handsigned Lithograph - Ecole de Paris

By Georges Rohner

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Georges Rohner Original Handsigned Lithograph Dimensions: 76 x 54 cm Edition: HC XXI/XXX HandSigned and Numbered Ecole de Paris au seuil de la mutation des Arts Sentiers Editions ...

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1970s Modern Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Guy BardoneGuy Bardone - Original Handsigned Lithograph - Ecole de Paris, Circa 1960

$1,770

Guy Bardone - Original Handsigned Lithograph - Ecole de Paris

By Guy Bardone

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Guy Bardone Original Handsigned Lithograph Dimensions: 76 x 54 cm Edition: HC XXI/XXX HandSigned and Numbered Ecole de Paris au seuil de la mutation des Arts Sentiers Editions Guy...

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1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Armand NakacheArmand Nakache - Original Handsigned Lithograph - Ecole de Paris, Circa 1960

$1,770

Armand Nakache - Original Handsigned Lithograph - Ecole de Paris

By Armand Nakache

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Armand Nakache Original Handsigned Lithograph Dimensions: 76 x 54 cm Edition: HC XXI/XXX HandSigned and Numbered Ecole de Paris au seuil de la mutation des Arts Sentiers Editions ...

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1960s Expressionist Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Charles LapicqueCharles Lapicque - Original Handsigned Lithograph - Ecole de Paris, Circa 1960

$1,416

Charles Lapicque - Original Handsigned Lithograph - Ecole de Paris

By Charles Lapicque

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Charles Lapicque Original Handsigned Lithograph Dimensions: 56 x 38 cm Edition: EA 14/20 Hand Signed and Numbered Charles Lapicque was one of the great painters of the “Ecole de Pa...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

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Paris Original Lithograph For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the paris original lithograph you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Modern examples as well as a Contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect paris original lithograph among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right paris original lithograph for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, beige, brown and white. There have been many interesting paris original lithograph examples over the years, but those made by Robert Savary, Marc Chagall, Urbain Huchet, Orfeo Tamburi and Godefroy Engelmann are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in lithograph, offset print and screen print, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

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The average selling price for a paris original lithograph we offer is $346, while they’re typically $57 on the low end and $16,137 for the highest priced.

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 Paris Original Lithograph

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.
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.
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.
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.
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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