An eBay customer was perusing the online marketplace in early November 2016 and came across two Andy Warhol paintings for sale.
Both pieces were from the famous American artist’s “Shadows,” a series of untitled abstract canvas paintings from 1978 — but what the buyer didn’t know was that the paintings they received would turn out to be fake.
Lynn resident Brian Walshe, 46, pleaded guilty Thursday in connection with taking the two authentic Warhol pieces from a friend, then offering them on eBay before delivering fake copies to the customer, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Lynn man pleads guilty in connection with taking and
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