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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by vincentlopreto on Feb 25, 2022 18:25:12 GMT 1, Hi. My name is Vincent LoPreto and I've been forging Damien Hirst prints for almost 20 years. I was released from prison January 10th and I now live in Manhattan. My website is my last name. If anyone is interested in discussing, I'm all answers. As a courtesy, I'd be happy to take a look at any prints you think are suspect and inform you if they're real or fake.
Hi. My name is Vincent LoPreto and I've been forging Damien Hirst prints for almost 20 years. I was released from prison January 10th and I now live in Manhattan. My website is my last name. If anyone is interested in discussing, I'm all answers. As a courtesy, I'd be happy to take a look at any prints you think are suspect and inform you if they're real or fake.
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by cizza19 on Feb 25, 2022 18:31:27 GMT 1, genuine question: do you feel remorseful for deceiving people and taking their money?
genuine question: do you feel remorseful for deceiving people and taking their money?
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by quinn on Feb 25, 2022 18:31:32 GMT 1, Hi. My name is Vincent LoPreto and I've been forging Damien Hirst prints for almost 20 years. I was released from prison January 10th and I now live in Manhattan. My website is my last name. If anyone is interested in discussing, I'm all answers.
did you learn anything from your time in prison?
Hi. My name is Vincent LoPreto and I've been forging Damien Hirst prints for almost 20 years. I was released from prison January 10th and I now live in Manhattan. My website is my last name. If anyone is interested in discussing, I'm all answers. did you learn anything from your time in prison? |
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by Steph Rat Catcher on Feb 25, 2022 18:33:13 GMT 1, Hi. My name is Vincent LoPreto and I've been forging Damien Hirst prints for almost 20 years. I was released from prison January 10th and I now live in Manhattan. My website is my last name. If anyone is interested in discussing, I'm all answers. did you learn anything from your time in prison?
yea leave the soap on da floor brv
Hi. My name is Vincent LoPreto and I've been forging Damien Hirst prints for almost 20 years. I was released from prison January 10th and I now live in Manhattan. My website is my last name. If anyone is interested in discussing, I'm all answers. did you learn anything from your time in prison? yea leave the soap on da floor brv |
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by mint on Feb 25, 2022 18:35:09 GMT 1, How much for a spot painting?
How much for a spot painting?
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by Hairbland on Feb 25, 2022 18:36:41 GMT 1, Hi. My name is Vincent LoPreto and I've been forging Damien Hirst prints for almost 20 years. I was released from prison January 10th and I now live in Manhattan. My website is my last name. If anyone is interested in discussing, I'm all answers. did you learn anything from your time in prison?
Appears not as heโs done a few stints in the pokey.
Hi. My name is Vincent LoPreto and I've been forging Damien Hirst prints for almost 20 years. I was released from prison January 10th and I now live in Manhattan. My website is my last name. If anyone is interested in discussing, I'm all answers. did you learn anything from your time in prison? Appears not as heโs done a few stints in the pokey. |
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by vincentlopreto on Feb 25, 2022 18:41:13 GMT 1, No. 90% of my clients were actually well-known "legitimate" art dealers, art advisors, art appraisers, auctioneers, architects, curators, gallerists, interior designers, and decorators. They knew the stuff was fake.
They would then sell the prints they paid about 5K for and resell for about 20K+. Spin paintings sold considerably higher. I still see my art online at many galleries all over the world.
No. 90% of my clients were actually well-known "legitimate" art dealers, art advisors, art appraisers, auctioneers, architects, curators, gallerists, interior designers, and decorators. They knew the stuff was fake.
They would then sell the prints they paid about 5K for and resell for about 20K+. Spin paintings sold considerably higher. I still see my art online at many galleries all over the world.
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by vincentlopreto on Feb 25, 2022 18:43:57 GMT 1, Prison isn't a learning experience--it only makes you more stupid. But I did write a book and movie script about my adventures in the art underworld. I'm shopping it now.
Prison isn't a learning experience--it only makes you more stupid. But I did write a book and movie script about my adventures in the art underworld. I'm shopping it now.
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by vincentlopreto on Feb 25, 2022 18:49:15 GMT 1, No. I'm not looking to charge for anything or "right" anything. What's done is done.
No. I'm not looking to charge for anything or "right" anything. What's done is done.
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by New Wave Dave on Feb 25, 2022 18:51:46 GMT 1, No. 90% of my clients were actually well-known "legitimate" art dealers, art advisors, art appraisers, auctioneers, architects, curators, gallerists, interior designers, and decorators. They knew the stuff was fake. They would then sell the prints they paid about 5K for and resell for about 20K+. Spin paintings sold considerably higher. I still see my art online at many galleries all over the world.
No. 90% of my clients were actually well-known "legitimate" art dealers, art advisors, art appraisers, auctioneers, architects, curators, gallerists, interior designers, and decorators. They knew the stuff was fake. They would then sell the prints they paid about 5K for and resell for about 20K+. Spin paintings sold considerably higher. I still see my art online at many galleries all over the world. I'm not sure arguing that because others were complicit in the fraud you shouldn't feel remorse but point taken; the system is fucked all around. You gonna do any more art, either 'legit copies' or your own stuff? |
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by Acme Thunderer on Feb 25, 2022 18:56:27 GMT 1, Have you got any glitter?
Have you got any glitter?
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by vincentlopreto on Feb 25, 2022 18:58:12 GMT 1, No.
No.
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by Acme Thunderer on Feb 25, 2022 19:00:09 GMT 1, Did you do this Hirst as it needed touching up?
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275129812307
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by Dive Jedi on Feb 25, 2022 19:00:59 GMT 1, No. 90% of my clients were actually well-known "legitimate" art dealers, art advisors, art appraisers, auctioneers, architects, curators, gallerists, interior designers, and decorators. They knew the stuff was fake. They would then sell the prints they paid about 5K for and resell for about 20K+. Spin paintings sold considerably higher. I still see my art online at many galleries all over the world.
But you feel okay, because that's not your problem......
You are a fraudster.
Vincent Proleto would be a better name.
No. 90% of my clients were actually well-known "legitimate" art dealers, art advisors, art appraisers, auctioneers, architects, curators, gallerists, interior designers, and decorators. They knew the stuff was fake. They would then sell the prints they paid about 5K for and resell for about 20K+. Spin paintings sold considerably higher. I still see my art online at many galleries all over the world. I'd take it the people paying 20K were not told they were fakes. But you feel okay, because that's not your problem...... You are a fraudster. Vincent Proleto would be a better name. |
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by vincentlopreto on Feb 25, 2022 19:02:26 GMT 1, No. I did not create that one.
No. I did not create that one.
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by Acme Thunderer on Feb 25, 2022 19:02:56 GMT 1, A bit of advice, you should try doing an NFT. There are plenty of people here that will buy them instead.
A bit of advice, you should try doing an NFT. There are plenty of people here that will buy them instead.
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by Jules Leotard on Feb 25, 2022 19:03:43 GMT 1, Welcome. You will fit right in here.
I have a sincere question. You obviously have artistic talent. Is it 100% the easy money that does it for you? Doesn't your ego kick in at some point and make you want to be "greater than" (whoever's work you are forging) by creating your own original fantastic artwork or do you lack that aspect in your personality?
Welcome. You will fit right in here.
I have a sincere question. You obviously have artistic talent. Is it 100% the easy money that does it for you? Doesn't your ego kick in at some point and make you want to be "greater than" (whoever's work you are forging) by creating your own original fantastic artwork or do you lack that aspect in your personality?
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by Acme Thunderer on Feb 25, 2022 19:04:30 GMT 1, 
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by vincentlopreto on Feb 25, 2022 19:04:46 GMT 1, I don't really get the "Proleto" thing, but whatever.
It's not that I don't feel culpable, I am. I just don't care.
I don't really get the "Proleto" thing, but whatever.
It's not that I don't feel culpable, I am. I just don't care.
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by Jules Leotard on Feb 25, 2022 19:06:56 GMT 1, Could have bought it for 900 GBP and sent it to Vincent for restoration. Would that be legitimate at that point?
Were any of your works in the Netflix/ Amazon film "Made You Look"?
Could have bought it for 900 GBP and sent it to Vincent for restoration. Would that be legitimate at that point?
Were any of your works in the Netflix/ Amazon film "Made You Look"?
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by vincentlopreto on Feb 25, 2022 19:07:05 GMT 1, You mean, there are people who are even dumber than the ones who buy obvious fakes with no provenance and art off eBay?
You mean, there are people who are even dumber than the ones who buy obvious fakes with no provenance and art off eBay?
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by vincentlopreto on Feb 25, 2022 19:09:48 GMT 1, I have ZERO artistic talent. It was just SOOOOOO easy to make these prints and SOOOOO easy to find buyers. I was making like 5 or 10 grand a day for years. I had the jet, the swank pad, the girls, the good blow. It's an addictive lifestyle.
I have ZERO artistic talent. It was just SOOOOOO easy to make these prints and SOOOOO easy to find buyers. I was making like 5 or 10 grand a day for years. I had the jet, the swank pad, the girls, the good blow. It's an addictive lifestyle.
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by Acme Thunderer on Feb 25, 2022 19:12:01 GMT 1, This is a wind up surely. I bet its that fella with the GWB beef come back to fuck with us.
This is a wind up surely. I bet its that fella with the GWB beef come back to fuck with us. Heโs got 19 followers on Instagram - this guy is the real deal. |
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by vincentlopreto on Feb 25, 2022 19:15:36 GMT 1, That print isn't restorable. It's just trash.
I don't know what "Made You Look" is?
That print isn't restorable. It's just trash.
I don't know what "Made You Look" is?
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by Acme Thunderer on Feb 25, 2022 19:15:38 GMT 1, I think the OP might be better going here than confessing on the forum.
simplyconfess.com
I think the OP might be better going here than confessing on the forum. simplyconfess.com |
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by Jules Leotard on Feb 25, 2022 19:16:09 GMT 1, The oxymoronic "Honest Thief." When you say "prints" then, you weren't having to paint? Are you referring to giclee prints that were changing hands or was it more complex?
The oxymoronic "Honest Thief." When you say "prints" then, you weren't having to paint? Are you referring to giclee prints that were changing hands or was it more complex?
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by vincentlopreto on Feb 25, 2022 19:16:46 GMT 1, I was at Hudson Yards yesterday. VERY nice! NYC is the coolest place on this planet.
I was at Hudson Yards yesterday. VERY nice! NYC is the coolest place on this planet.
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by Jules Leotard on Feb 25, 2022 19:19:30 GMT 1, I have ZERO artistic talent. It was just SOOOOOO easy to make these prints and SOOOOO easy to find buyers. I was making like 5 or 10 grand a day for years. I had the jet, the swank pad, the girls, the good blow. It's an addictive lifestyle. Now its the prolapsed anus, the push bike, the shit hole, some skanky hooker and a bag of glue.
I have ZERO artistic talent. It was just SOOOOOO easy to make these prints and SOOOOO easy to find buyers. I was making like 5 or 10 grand a day for years. I had the jet, the swank pad, the girls, the good blow. It's an addictive lifestyle. Now its the prolapsed anus, the push bike, the shit hole, some skanky hooker and a bag of glue. I can't stop laughing. |
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I'm the Damian Hirst Fraudster, by Acme Thunderer on Feb 25, 2022 19:21:33 GMT 1, I have a serious question though. When you signed the artwork, did you spell the name wrong on them as well?
I have a serious question though. When you signed the artwork, did you spell the name wrong on them as well? |
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