Glenn Steven Bednarsh, a pawn shop owner, faces federal charges for attempting to sell a stolen Andy Warhol trial proof worth $175,000. He initially bought it for $6,000 and attempted to sell it through Dallas-based auction house. An employee recognized the piece as stolen, prompting investigations that led to Bednarsh's indictment for conspiracy and interstate transportation of stolen goods. Both Bednarsh and an associate lied to the FBI during subsequent investigations regarding the provenance of the artwork.
"Bednarsh, who is now living in Farmington, Mich., is charged in a two-count federal grand jury indictment with conspiracy and interstate transportation of stolen goods."
"An employee of the auction house in Dallas reached out to a West Hollywood art gallery for its opinion of the piece, and the gallery immediately recognized the piece as stolen, according to court documents."
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