Private art acquisition & research

Works lost from public view.

The Missing Canvas traces specific artworks once sold at auction or privately and now believed to be held in private collections.

Founded by Dominykas Šaudys, Art Collector.

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We identify the last known public record of each work, trace its history, and seek direct contact with the present owner.

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Works we are actively seeking

About

Dominykas Šaudys

Art Collector

Dominykas Šaudys is an art collector specialising in the identification, tracing and acquisition of important works and lost treasures connected to Lithuania and Polish-Lithuanian art history. Over many years, he has successfully located artworks that had remained outside public view and in private collections for decades, with his discoveries and acquisitions contributing to significant museum, institutional and private collections in Lithuania.

The Missing Canvas continues this mission by researching, tracing and locating important artworks whose present whereabouts are unknown, with the aim of acquiring them directly from private collections and preserving works of lasting cultural significance.

Dominykas Šaudys

How we work

From research to acquisition.

01

Research

We begin with auction records, provenance, historic catalogues and archival sources to trace an artwork’s history and identify where it may be today.

02

Discretion

Private owners, families, advisers and dealers can make contact confidentially. All enquiries are handled with discretion and respect for privacy.

03

Direct acquisition

Suitable works may be considered for direct purchase without the need for a public sale or auction.

Beyond specific works

We also buy works by selected artists.

Direct offers from private owners, families, advisers and dealers are welcome.

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Beyond the canvas

Rare Books &
Historical Treasures

Secondary collecting field

Paintings and works on paper remain our primary focus. Alongside them, The Missing Canvas maintains a selective interest in exceptional books, manuscripts, early photography and historically significant material connected with Lithuania and the former Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Journal · Rediscoveries

The Return of Vaidilutė

Rediscovering Wincenty Sleńdziński’s 1873 painting after more than 150 years in private collections.

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Wincenty Sleńdziński's Vaidilutė at the Vilnius Picture Gallery

Direct & confidential

Dominykas Šaudys

Art Collector

Private and confidential enquiries.

Direct acquisition from private collections.