So...Redd doesn't always have 1 legit piece of art...

[PoptartPresident]

I understand this is one of those games where you need to wait for things to come.

But Redd needs to get sped up to be honest...
Like, seriously. He even gets his own ship/location appearance on the map unlike any of the other island visitors! And even THEN, as you mention, there's still a chance he won't sell you any real works...and in addition to THAT, he only lets you buy ONE thing per visit.
They are REALLY stretching out Redd in this game, and I wish they didn't. Redd should just be his own "thing" like...

Redd should still be able to come to the island on his own, even if there are other visitors wondering around.

 

[Alicia]

Redd was on my island yesterday with three real pieces of art, the time before that he only had fake art.
I was not expecting three real pieces of art, but it was nice to see.