A familiar face returns with paintings and statues for sale, but which of Redd’s artwork is real and which is fake? Find out with our ACNH art guide.
The 1.2.0 update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons saw the return of several fan-favorite characters from previous Animal Crossing games. This included Redd (or Jolly Redd, as he prefers to be called these days), a fox known for his shady business practices and products, and his somewhat shaky history with Tom Nook. Unfortunately for players, he’s still up to his old tricks.
In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Redd can occasionally be found selling works of art from his boat on the island’s northern beach. However, not all of the paintings and statues that he’s selling are legitimate. Forgeries cannot be donated to the museum, so those hoping to complete their collections will need to be able to tell which of Redd’s artworks are real and which ones are fake.
Updated November 11, 2025, by Tom Bowen: This Animal Crossing: New Horizons Art Guide has been updated in preparation for the game’s 3.0 update. If you’re struggling to work out which of Redd’s paintings are real, the images below should prove helpful.
All ACNH Artwork (Quick Links)
Academic Painting ACNH (Real vs Fake)
The real version of the Academic Painting doesn’t have a coffee mug stain in the top-right-hand corner, while the fake version does.
Amazing Painting ACNH (Real vs Fake)
To find the real version of the Amazing Painting, players should focus on the man with the red sash. In the real version, he’s wearing a black hat, but this is missing in the forgery.
Basic Painting ACNH (Real vs Fake)
In the fake version of the Basic Painting, the subject’s bangs completely cover their forehead.
