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Some works of art disappear for years, while others vanish for centuries, leaving behind empty frames, unanswered questions, and remarkable stories. From stolen masterpieces to paintings forgotten in attics, these missing treasures have survived war, theft, neglect, and chance. Here are some of the most fascinating lost artworks ever rediscovered or still missing.
#1: Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of a Lady was hidden in its original gallery
Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of a Lady disappeared from an Italian gallery in 1997 and was found there in 2019, hidden inside a wall. The painting is intriguing because Klimt painted over an earlier portrait after its subject died. Gardeners clearing ivy discovered the canvas, turning the theft into a return.
