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.
Private art acquisition & research
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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About
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.

How we work
We begin with auction records, provenance, historic catalogues and archival sources to trace an artwork’s history and identify where it may be today.
Private owners, families, advisers and dealers can make contact confidentially. All enquiries are handled with discretion and respect for privacy.
Suitable works may be considered for direct purchase without the need for a public sale or auction.
Beyond specific works
Direct offers from private owners, families, advisers and dealers are welcome.
View artists we are seeking →Beyond the canvas
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
Rediscovering Wincenty Sleńdziński’s 1873 painting after more than 150 years in private collections.
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Direct & confidential
Art Collector
Private and confidential enquiries.
Direct acquisition from private collections.