What is an original lithograph?

An original lithograph is a print made by way of a specific printing method (one of the most commonly used methods in the 20th and 21st centuries). With respect to lithography, the process begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. The stone is then covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press.

Is a lithograph an original?

No, a lithograph is not an original. Lithographs are prints, which are authorized reproductions of works produced by artists. To produce a lithograph, an artist applies an image to a stone. Then, they treat the stone with chemicals to impart the image into it. Finally, they apply ink and transfer the image onto paper or another medium. Shop a large selection of lithographs on 1stDibs.

How do you tell if a lithograph is original?

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

How can you tell a lithograph from an original?

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

What is the difference between a lithograph and an original?

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

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

The difference between an offset lithograph and an original lithograph is that the former is made using the other. To produce an original lithograph, a printmaker begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. The stone is then covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press. An offset lithograph is a copy of an original lithograph produced with mechanical processes, usually without the artist's involvement. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of lithographs and other art prints.

Is a lithograph an original work of art?

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

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Original theatre poster of the 1900s for the Théâtre des prodiges in Paris, Circa 1900

$1,488

Original theatre poster of the 1900s for the Théâtre des prodiges in Paris

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful poster of the 1900s for the Théâtre des prodiges at 28 Boulevard des Italiens and the play La vie dans la mort ou la métamorphose du vampire. Show - Theater - Fantastic T...

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Early 20th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Edvard Munch The Scream - Signed Lithograph, 1983

$286

The Scream - Signed Lithograph

By Edvard Munch

Located in Paris, IDF

Edvard MUNCH (1863 - 1944) The Scream Lithograph Signed on the plate Proof, HC On Arches vellum, 65 x 50 cm (c. 25.6 x 19.7 in) INFORMATION: Published by Art.Paris based on the ori...

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1910s Expressionist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Paul Colin1952 original poster by Paul Colin - Non aux accords de Bonn et de Paris, 1952

$1,545

1952 original poster by Paul Colin - Non aux accords de Bonn et de Paris

By Paul Colin

Located in PARIS, FR

Created in 1952 by celebrated French graphic artist Paul Colin, this powerful poster stands as a stark visual rejection of the Bonn and Paris Agreements—key treaties aimed at rearmin...

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1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen1899 Original poster Motocycles Comiot Paris - Les Maîtres de l'affiche Pl. 190, 1899

$5,725

1899 Original poster Motocycles Comiot Paris - Les Maîtres de l'affiche Pl. 190

By Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

Located in PARIS, FR

Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen's "Motocycles Comiot Paris" poster, created for Les Maîtres de l'Affiche as plate number 190, is a remarkable work of poster art from the period. Théoph...

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1890s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Pablo PicassoAffiches Originales des Maitres de L'Ecole de Paris-maison de la Pensée Francais, 1959

$1,800

Affiches Originales des Maitres de L'Ecole de Paris-maison de la Pensée Francais

By Pablo Picasso

Located in New York, NY

"Everything you can imagine is real." -Pablo Picasso This Iconic original lithographic poster was designed by Pablo Picasso himself to promote an exhibition of posters by contempora...

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1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Edvard Munch The Vampire - Signed Lithograph, 1983

$286

The Vampire - Signed Lithograph

By Edvard Munch

Located in Paris, IDF

Edvard Munch (1863–1944) (after) Vampire Lithograph Signed on the plate Proof copy (HC) On Arches vellum, 50 x 65 cm (19.68 x 25.59 in) INFORMATION: Published by Art.Paris based on...

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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Jean Dubuffet1973 original poster by Jean Dubuffet Coucou Bazar at the Grand Palais in Paris, 1973

$2,061

1973 original poster by Jean Dubuffet Coucou Bazar at the Grand Palais in Paris

By Jean Dubuffet

Located in PARIS, FR

In 1973, Jean Dubuffet, a pioneer of the Art Brut movement, created an iconic poster to promote his interactive and innovative performance art piece, Coucou Bazar, at the Grand Palai...

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1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Edvard Munch The Madonna - Signed Lithograph, 1983

$286

The Madonna - Signed Lithograph

By Edvard Munch

Located in Paris, IDF

Edvard MUNCH (1863 - 1944) The Madonna Lithograph Signed on the plate Proof, HC On Arches vellum, 65 x 50 cm (c. 25.6 x 19.7 in) INFORMATION: Published by Art.Paris after the origi...

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1910s Expressionist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Trianon TrinquierCirca 1920 original travel poster for P.L.M. Paris - Milan via Frasne - Vallorbe, Circa 1920

$1,717

Circa 1920 original travel poster for P.L.M. Paris - Milan via Frasne - Vallorbe

Located in PARIS, FR

The circa 1920 original poster by Trianon Trinquier, titled Paris-Milan via Frasne-Vallorbe, promotes the Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée (PLM) railway line, highlighting it as "la plus cour...

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1920s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Roger Excoffon1958 original poster by Roger Excoffon for Air France: Paris-Tokyo par le Pôle, 1958

$3,893

1958 original poster by Roger Excoffon for Air France: Paris-Tokyo par le Pôle

Located in PARIS, FR

The 1958 original poster by Roger Excoffon for Air France: Paris-Tokyo par le Pôle is a masterful example of mid-20th century graphic design and a celebration of Air France's pioneer...

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1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Albert Solon 11954 Original poster of Albert Solon for the 50th anniversary of the Paris Fair, 1954

$687

1954 Original poster of Albert Solon for the 50th anniversary of the Paris Fair

By Albert Solon 1

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful poster of Albert Solon for the fiftieth anniversary of the Paris Fair. The Paris Fair is a commercial event organized in Paris since 1904. It takes place every year at the ...

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1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Japhet1895 Original poster for the North Pole, the first artificial ice rink in Paris, Circa 1895

$3,320

1895 Original poster for the North Pole, the first artificial ice rink in Paris

By Japhet

Located in PARIS, FR

Original poster for the North Pole, the first artificial ice rink in Paris. According to Japhet's poster, going to the North Pole is about seeing and being seen, with a little skatin...

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1890s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Set of Three Original French Anatomical Osteology Lithographs by Cloquet, 1821

$1,133 / set

Set of Three Original French Anatomical Osteology Lithographs by Cloquet, 1821

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Set of Three Original French Anatomical Lithographs of the Spine and Pelvis by Jules Cloquet, Paris, 1821–1831 Description: An exceptional suite of three original anatomical ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

César DeschesnesOriginal poster of the 80s of the Alcazar of Paris. In 1968, Jean-Marie Rivière, Circa 1980

$1,259

Original poster of the 80s of the Alcazar of Paris. In 1968, Jean-Marie Rivière

Located in PARIS, FR

Original poster of the 80s of the Alcazar of Paris. In 1968, Jean-Marie Rivière, future director of the Paradis Latin, opened the Alcazar, a cabaret where transformist shows and "fe...

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1980s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Edvard Munch Brooch, Eva Mudocci - Signed Lithograph, 1983

$286

Brooch, Eva Mudocci - Signed Lithograph

By Edvard Munch

Located in Paris, IDF

Edvard MUNCH (1863 - 1944) Brooch, Eva Mudocci Lithograph Signed on the plate Proof, HC On Arches vellum, 65 x 50 cm (c. 25.6 x 19.7 in) INFORMATION: Published by Art.Paris after t...

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1910s Expressionist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

1963 Original poster for a tribute to Posada - Mexican Day of the Dead in Paris, 1963

$801

1963 Original poster for a tribute to Posada - Mexican Day of the Dead in Paris

Located in PARIS, FR

Poster produced in 1963 for a tribute to Posada. Mexican Day of the Dead in Paris. A popular artist, Mexican engraver José Guadalupe Posada used to reveal his astonishing, detail-fil...

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1960s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Y. CharierasOriginal poster of cycling for the 6 days race in Paris at the Cel'd'Hiv, Circa 1950

$801

Original poster of cycling for the 6 days race in Paris at the Cel'd'Hiv

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful original poster of cycling for the 6 days race in Paris. The six-day races are track cycling competitions, composed of a program mixing cycling events and entertainment. V...

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1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Charles-Jean Hallo (ALO)1935 original poster by Alo Chemins de fer de Paris Orléans Midi Lac de Sarrans, 1935

$2,633

1935 original poster by Alo Chemins de fer de Paris Orléans Midi Lac de Sarrans

Located in PARIS, FR

Alo's 1935 poster for Chemins de fer de Paris Orléans Midi, featuring Lac de Sarrans and the picturesque Laussac peninsula in Cantal and Lot, emerges as a masterpiece that transcends...

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1930s Art Deco Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Set of Three Original French Anatomical Foot and Lower Limb Lithographs, 1821

$1,259 / set

Set of Three Original French Anatomical Foot and Lower Limb Lithographs, 1821

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Set of Three Original French Anatomical Foot and Lower Limb Lithographs by Jules Cloquet, Paris, 1821–1831 Description: An exceptional suite of three original anatomical lith...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Michel DelacroixLa Place de Furstenberg, Paris, 1979

$1,600

La Place de Furstenberg, Paris

By Michel Delacroix

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "La Place de Furstenberg Sous la Neige, Paris" 1979 is an original colors lithograph on Wove paper by noted French artist Michel Delacroix, born 1933.

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Late 20th Century French School Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Louis SmetComposition - Lithograph by Louis Smet - 1975, 1975

$256

Composition - Lithograph by Louis Smet - 1975

Located in Roma, IT

Original lithograph on paper. Hand-signed on the lower right.

Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Set of Three Original French Anatomical Lithographs of the Spine and Pelvis 1821

$1,477 / set

Set of Three Original French Anatomical Lithographs of the Spine and Pelvis 1821

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Set of Three Original French Anatomical Lithographs of the Spine and Pelvis by Jules Cloquet, Paris, 1821–1831 Description: An exceptional suite of three original anatomical ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Edvard Munch The Three Ages of Woman - Signed Lithograph, 1983

$286

The Three Ages of Woman - Signed Lithograph

By Edvard Munch

Located in Paris, IDF

Edvard MUNCH (1863 - 1944) Three Ages of Woman Lithograph Signed on the plate Proof, HC On Arches vellum, 50 x 65 cm (c. 19.7 x 25.6 in) INFORMATION: Published by Art.Paris after t...

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2010s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Edvard Munch The Madonna in Black and White - Signed Lithograph, 1983

$206

The Madonna in Black and White - Signed Lithograph

By Edvard Munch

Located in Paris, IDF

Edvard MUNCH (1863 - 1944) The Madonna in Black and White Lithograph Signed on the plate Numbered out of 50 copies On Arches vellum, 65 x 50 cm (c. 25.6 x 19.7 in) INFORMATION: P...

Category

2010s Expressionist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Savignac, Original Vintage Gitanes Tobacco Poster, Signed Lithograph, 45 x 61 in

$3,973

Savignac, Original Vintage Gitanes Tobacco Poster, Signed Lithograph, 45 x 61 in

By Raymond Savignac

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Additional Details: Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper Color: Multi-Color Features: Signed Style: Vintage Subject: Tobacco Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work O...

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20th Century French Posters

Materials

Paper

Michel DelacroixMichel Delacroix -- Roofs in Paris in the Snow, 1991

$2,060

Michel Delacroix -- Roofs in Paris in the Snow

By Michel Delacroix

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Michel Delacroix Roofs in Paris in the Snow, 1991 Original lithograph Hand signed in pencil lower right Numbered 134/200 lower left Published by Axelle Fine Arts classic paris str...

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1990s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Auguste RaffetBonjour. Mon Neveu - Lithograph by Auguste Raffet - 1836, 1836

$297

Bonjour. Mon Neveu - Lithograph by Auguste Raffet - 1836

By Auguste Raffet

Located in Roma, IT

Printed by Bertauts, Paris. A fine original lithograph by Auguste Raffet, one of the foremost French lithographers of the 19th century, celebrated for his wit and sharp social obser...

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1830s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc ChagallLes Amoureux en Gris Lithograph, Framed, 1950s, Signed, 19x17.75 in, 1957

$5,293

Les Amoureux en Gris Lithograph, Framed, 1950s, Signed, 19x17.75 in

By Marc Chagall

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The back cover page of the book states: "This work was printed by Draeger Freres in Montrouge for Maeght Publisher, 13 rue de Teheran, Paris VIII. The original color lithographs were...

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1950s Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo PicassoLa Petite Colombe (The Little Dove) - Lithograph by Pablo Picasso - 1949, 1949

$1,374

La Petite Colombe (The Little Dove) - Lithograph by Pablo Picasso - 1949

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Roma, IT

An exceptional mid-century graphic work by Pablo Picasso, La Petite Colombe stands as an important example of the artist’s post-war collaboration with the master printer Fernand Mour...

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1940s Cubist Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc ChagallLe Christ à l'Horloge Lithograph, Framed, Figurative, 1950s, No. 196, 1957

$5,583

Le Christ à l'Horloge Lithograph, Framed, Figurative, 1950s, No. 196

By Marc Chagall

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The back cover page of the book states: "This work was printed by Draeger Freres in Montrouge for Maeght Publisher, 13 rue de Teheran, Paris VIII. The original color lithographs were...

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1950s Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Le CorbusierCentre Art et Recherches 1966 Lithograph, Bauhaus Style, Framed, Rare, 1966

$960Sale Price|20% Off

Centre Art et Recherches 1966 Lithograph, Bauhaus Style, Framed, Rare

By Le Corbusier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Original lithograph design by Le Corbusier for an exhibition held in 1966 at the Pavillon de Marsan in Paris.

Category

1960s Bauhaus Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Marc ChagallLa Tour Eiffel Verte Lithograph, Framed, 1950s, Signed, 17.75 x 19 in, 1957

$5,583

La Tour Eiffel Verte Lithograph, Framed, 1950s, Signed, 17.75 x 19 in

By Marc Chagall

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The back cover page of the book states: "This work was printed by Draeger Freres in Montrouge for Maeght Publisher, 13 rue de Teheran, Paris VIII. The original color lithographs were...

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1950s Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Saul SteinbergDerrière le Miroir No. 157 Cover Lithograph, 20th Century Art, 1966

$100Sale Price|33% Off

Derrière le Miroir No. 157 Cover Lithograph, 20th Century Art

By Saul Steinberg

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Derrière le Miroir" (DLM) is a notable art publication series produced by Galerie Maeght in Paris, featuring original lithographs by renowned artists.

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20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Richard FlorsheimLa Seine a Paris (Mourlot, Classic, Modern, 56% OFF LIST PRICE - MUST GO), 1964

$175Sale Price|56% Off

La Seine a Paris (Mourlot, Classic, Modern, 56% OFF LIST PRICE - MUST GO)

By Richard Florsheim

Located in Kansas City, MO

Richard Florsheim La Seine a Paris 1964 Original Color Lithograph on Velin d'Arches Size: 10x7.375in Edition: 2,000 Annotated verso Unsigned as issued Publisher: Mourlot, Paris Print...

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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Vellum, Lithograph

Francois Batet20th century color lithograph French scene female figures river umbrellas, 1986

$2,430

20th century color lithograph French scene female figures river umbrellas

By Francois Batet

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Sur les Ponts de Paris" (Bridges of Paris) is an original color lithograph by Francois Batet, signed on the lower right corner.

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1980s Post-Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Emilio Grau SalaFishing in the Lake - Lithograph and Watercolor by Emilio Grau - 1950s, 1950s

$286

Fishing in the Lake - Lithograph and Watercolor by Emilio Grau - 1950s

By Emilio Grau Sala

Located in Roma, IT

Original Colored Lithograph refined with watercolors.

Category

1950s Figurative Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

Odilon RedonApocalypse de Saint Jean - Lithographs on Chine collé by Odilon Redon - 1899, 1899

$43,516

Apocalypse de Saint Jean - Lithographs on Chine collé by Odilon Redon - 1899

By Odilon Redon

Located in Roma, IT

The whole collection was printed by Blanchard, Paris. Original soft cover lithographed by the Symbolist French artist on Japon beige included.

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1890s Symbolist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Jean Colin 1Original Les Artistes Decorateurs et le Tourisme French vintage poster, 1953

$239Sale Price|20% Off

Original Les Artistes Decorateurs et le Tourisme French vintage poster

By Jean Colin 1

Located in Spokane, WA

“Les artistes décorateurs et le tourisme” at the Grand Palais in Paris Imp.Mourlot Paris. is an Original Lithograph Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. and in very good condit...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Bernard Cathelin 1980 Lithograph Annotated to his dealer David Findlay

$295

Bernard Cathelin 1980 Lithograph Annotated to his dealer David Findlay

By Bernard Cathelin

Located in Sharon, CT

Beautiful 'School of Paris' artist original stone lithograph limited edition.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Henri MatisseHenri Matisse -- VIGNE, 1958

$680

Henri Matisse -- VIGNE

By Henri Matisse

Located in BRUCE, ACT

This original lithograph was published in a limited edition by Tériade.

Category

1950s Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Henri MatisseHenri Matisse -- Apollon, 1958

$980

Henri Matisse -- Apollon

By Henri Matisse

Located in BRUCE, ACT

This original lithograph was published in a limited edition by Tériade.

Category

1950s Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"John's Fairy Fountains and Living Statuary" c.1900- Linen-backed Theater Poster, c. 1900

$879

"John's Fairy Fountains and Living Statuary" c.1900- Linen-backed Theater Poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Produced circa 1885-1900 and printed by Imp. Emile Levy, Paris, this original stone lithograph advertised a music-hall aquatic entertainment where living performers posed as statuary...

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Early 1900s Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc ChagallMarc Chagall, The Green Eiffel Tower, from Chagall, 1957, 1957

$796Sale Price|20% Off

Marc Chagall, The Green Eiffel Tower, from Chagall, 1957

By Marc Chagall

Located in Fairfield, CT

Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 34 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album was printed by Drager Freres in Montrouge on behalf of Maeght Editeur, 13, Rue ...

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1950s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc ChagallMarc Chagall, The Village, from Chagall, 1957, 1957

$716Sale Price|20% Off

Marc Chagall, The Village, from Chagall, 1957

By Marc Chagall

Located in Fairfield, CT

Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 34 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album was printed by Drager Freres in Montrouge on behalf of Maeght Editeur, 13, Rue ...

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1950s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc ChagallMarc Chagall, Landscape at Isbas, from Chagall, 1957, 1957

$796Sale Price|20% Off

Marc Chagall, Landscape at Isbas, from Chagall, 1957

By Marc Chagall

Located in Fairfield, CT

Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 34 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album was printed by Drager Freres in Montrouge on behalf of Maeght Editeur, 13, Rue ...

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1950s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc ChagallMarc Chagall, The Accordionist, from Chagall, 1957, 1957

$956Sale Price|20% Off

Marc Chagall, The Accordionist, from Chagall, 1957

By Marc Chagall

Located in Fairfield, CT

Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 34 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album was printed by Drager Freres in Montrouge on behalf of Maeght Editeur, 13, Rue ...

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1950s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc ChagallMarc Chagall, The Blue Fish, from Chagall, 1957, 1957

$956Sale Price|20% Off

Marc Chagall, The Blue Fish, from Chagall, 1957

By Marc Chagall

Located in Fairfield, CT

Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 34 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album was printed by Drager Freres in Montrouge on behalf of Maeght Editeur, 13, Rue ...

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1950s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc ChagallMarc Chagall, Brown Still Life, from Chagall, 1957, 1957

$796Sale Price|20% Off

Marc Chagall, Brown Still Life, from Chagall, 1957

By Marc Chagall

Located in Fairfield, CT

Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 34 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album was printed by Drager Freres in Montrouge on behalf of Maeght Editeur, 13, Rue ...

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1950s Expressionist Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc ChagallMarc Chagall, The Red Rooster, from Chagall, 1957, 1957

$956Sale Price|20% Off

Marc Chagall, The Red Rooster, from Chagall, 1957

By Marc Chagall

Located in Fairfield, CT

Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 34 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album was printed by Drager Freres in Montrouge on behalf of Maeght Editeur, 13, Rue ...

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1950s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc ChagallMarc Chagall, The Flute Player, from Chagall, 1957, 1957

$956Sale Price|20% Off

Marc Chagall, The Flute Player, from Chagall, 1957

By Marc Chagall

Located in Fairfield, CT

Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 34 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album was printed by Drager Freres in Montrouge on behalf of Maeght Editeur, 13, Rue ...

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1950s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc ChagallMarc Chagall, The Christ at the Clock, from Chagall, 1957, 1957

$796Sale Price|20% Off

Marc Chagall, The Christ at the Clock, from Chagall, 1957

By Marc Chagall

Located in Fairfield, CT

Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 34 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album was printed by Drager Freres in Montrouge on behalf of Maeght Editeur, 13, Rue ...

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1950s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc ChagallMarc Chagall, The Ladder, from Chagall, 1957, 1957

$796Sale Price|20% Off

Marc Chagall, The Ladder, from Chagall, 1957

By Marc Chagall

Located in Fairfield, CT

Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 34 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album was printed by Drager Freres in Montrouge on behalf of Maeght Editeur, 13, Rue ...

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1950s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc ChagallMarc Chagall, The Lovers in Gray, from Chagall, 1957, 1957

$796Sale Price|20% Off

Marc Chagall, The Lovers in Gray, from Chagall, 1957

By Marc Chagall

Located in Fairfield, CT

Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 34 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album was printed by Drager Freres in Montrouge on behalf of Maeght Editeur, 13, Rue ...

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1950s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc ChagallMarc Chagall, Motherhood with Centaur, from Chagall, 1957, 1957

$796Sale Price|20% Off

Marc Chagall, Motherhood with Centaur, from Chagall, 1957

By Marc Chagall

Located in Fairfield, CT

Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 34 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album was printed by Drager Freres in Montrouge on behalf of Maeght Editeur, 13, Rue ...

Category

1950s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Marc ChagallMarc Chagall, The Black and Blue Bouquet, from Chagall, 1957, 1957

$796Sale Price|20% Off

Marc Chagall, The Black and Blue Bouquet, from Chagall, 1957

By Marc Chagall

Located in Fairfield, CT

Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 34 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album was printed by Drager Freres in Montrouge on behalf of Maeght Editeur, 13, Rue ...

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1950s Expressionist Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Marc ChagallMarc Chagall, The Bouquet in Hand, from Chagall, 1957, 1957

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Marc Chagall, The Bouquet in Hand, from Chagall, 1957

By Marc Chagall

Located in Fairfield, CT

Cramer ed., 1995, illustration 34 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This album was printed by Drager Freres in Montrouge on behalf of Maeght Editeur, 13, Rue ...

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1950s Expressionist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Marc ChagallLe Bouquet noir et bleu (The black and blue bouquet), 1957

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Le Bouquet noir et bleu (The black and blue bouquet)

By Marc Chagall

Located in Milwaukee, WI

The back cover page of the book states: "This work was printed by Draeger Freres in Montrouge for Maeght Publisher, 13 rue de Teheran, Paris VIII. The original color lithographs were...

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1950s Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

André MassonAndre Masson, Untitled, from Albert Camus, oeuvres completes, 1962, 1962

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Andre Masson, Untitled, from Albert Camus, oeuvres completes, 1962

By André Masson

Located in Southampton, NY

Mourlot Freres, the premier lithographic atelier of mid century Paris, produced the original lithographs, ensuring the highest fidelity to the artists hand.

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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

André MassonAndre Masson, Untitled, from Albert Camus, oeuvres completes, 1962, 1962

$716Sale Price|20% Off

Andre Masson, Untitled, from Albert Camus, oeuvres completes, 1962

By André Masson

Located in Southampton, NY

Mourlot Freres, the premier lithographic atelier of mid century Paris, produced the original lithographs, ensuring the highest fidelity to the artists hand.

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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Marc ChagallMarc Chagall, The Green Eiffel Tower, from Chagall, 1957, 1957

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Marc Chagall, The Green Eiffel Tower, from Chagall, 1957

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

The original color lithographs were drawn by Mourlot Freres.

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1950s Expressionist Figurative 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.

How Much is a Paris Original Lithograph?

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

What is an original lithograph?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
An original lithograph is a print made by way of a specific printing method (one of the most commonly used methods in the 20th and 21st centuries). With respect to lithography, the process begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. The stone is then covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press.
Is a lithograph an original?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
No, a lithograph is not an original. Lithographs are prints, which are authorized reproductions of works produced by artists. To produce a lithograph, an artist applies an image to a stone. Then, they treat the stone with chemicals to impart the image into it. Finally, they apply ink and transfer the image onto paper or another medium. Shop a large selection of lithographs on 1stDibs.
How do you tell if a lithograph is original?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
To tell if a lithograph is original, first look at it closely with a magnifying glass. Originals will typically display noticeable dots, while copies may lack these details. The artist's signature can also be a clue. Most original lithographs will be hand-signed with ink or pen on the back or in a margin. The signature will be printed on a reproduction. Because it can be difficult in some cases to tell reproductions apart from originals, experts often recommend having prints authenticated by a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealers. Explore a variety of lithographs on 1stDibs.
How can you tell a lithograph from an original?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
To tell a lithograph from an original, look for the signature. On originals, the signature will usually be on the back, while a lithograph will showcase the artist's mark on the front. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of lithographs from some of the world's top dealers.
What is the difference between a lithograph and an original?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between a lithograph and an original is that one is used to produce the other. An original is the term for the stone upon which an artist paints an image using an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, a type of oily wash. The lithograph is the print that an artist makes with an original. To create a lithograph, oil-based ink is applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. The stone is then covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of lithographs.
What is the difference between an offset lithograph and an original lithograph?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between an offset lithograph and an original lithograph is that the former is made using the other. To produce an original lithograph, a printmaker begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. The stone is then covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press. An offset lithograph is a copy of an original lithograph produced with mechanical processes, usually without the artist's involvement. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of lithographs and other art prints.
Is a lithograph an original work of art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
No, a lithograph isn’t technically an original work of art. It’s a type of print, but a lithograph is generally more prized than a common print because each lithograph is hand-made by the artist through the process of lithography. They’re usually made in much lower quantities than prints, which are easier to produce on a large scale. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of lithographs from various artists.

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