Art Dealer
The Art Dealer is a unique vendor in Crimson Desert operated by Reynard, who sells paintings and art pieces priced in Copper for use as housing and camp decorations. His inventory includes affordable Study-tier paintings (13 Copper each) and premium Acclaimed-tier pieces (300 Copper each).
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Overview
The Art Dealer is a specialty vendor in Crimson Desert who deals exclusively in paintings and decorative art pieces. The merchant running this shop is named Reynard. Unlike general-purpose vendors who sell consumables, gear, or crafting materials, Reynard's stock is entirely focused on visual decoration for player-owned spaces. All of his items are priced in Copper, the smallest denomination in Crimson Desert's three-tier currency system (100 Copper equals 1 Silver).
Paintings purchased from the Art Dealer can be placed inside personal homes or at the Greymane Camp to customize and decorate living spaces. This makes Reynard one of the most relevant vendors for players who enjoy the housing and interior decoration aspects of the game. His selection is split into two quality tiers: the more affordable Study series and the premium Acclaimed series.
With only five items in total, Reynard's shop is small but focused. The Study paintings at 13 Copper each are among the cheapest purchasable decorations in the game, making them easy to buy early. The Acclaimed pieces at 300 Copper each represent a step up in both price and prestige, suitable for players who want standout artwork as a centerpiece of their decorated space.
Shop Inventory
Reynard carries five paintings across two tiers. All prices are in Copper. For reference, 100 Copper equals 1 Silver, so the Study pieces cost 0.13 Silver each and the Acclaimed pieces cost 3 Silver each.
Painting | Tier | Price (Copper) | Price (Silver Equivalent) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Study | 13 | 0.13 Silver | A colorful landscape study; affordable entry-level decoration | |
Study | 13 | 0.13 Silver | A thematic study exploring contrast; affordable entry-level decoration | |
Study | 13 | 0.13 Silver | A warm-toned landscape study; affordable entry-level decoration | |
Acclaimed | 300 | 3.00 Silver | Premium artwork; higher visual quality, suitable as a focal piece | |
Acclaimed | 300 | 3.00 Silver | Premium artwork; higher visual quality, suitable as a focal piece |
Study Paintings
The three Study paintings are the entry-level tier in Reynard's shop. Each costs just 13 Copper, making them effectively free for any player who has spent even a small amount of time earning currency through combat or gathering.
Study - Fields of Color: A colorful landscape painting, likely depicting an open pastoral or field scene. Good as a background piece in living areas.
Study - Poverty Amidst Plenty: A thematically named painting that hints at social or class contrast. Adds a more contemplative tone to the spaces where it is displayed.
Study - Golden Lands: A warm-toned landscape study with a golden palette. Works well in spaces with wood, stone, or similarly warm decor.
Buying all three Study paintings costs a combined 39 Copper, well under 1 Silver. There is little reason not to pick up all three if you plan to decorate at all, since they provide immediate variety for newly furnished rooms.
Acclaimed Paintings
The two Acclaimed paintings represent Reynard's premium stock. At 300 Copper (3 Silver) each, they are over twenty times the price of a Study painting but are a reasonable investment for players who want higher-prestige art as a focus in a decorated space.
Acclaimed - Idle Hands: A premium painting whose title suggests a scene of rest or inactivity, potentially evoking luxury or quiet domesticity. Given the "acclaimed" designation, this piece likely has more detailed or sophisticated artwork than the Study tier.
Acclaimed - Seasons of Plenty: A premium painting with a seasonal harvest theme. The title pairs thematically with the Study - Poverty Amidst Plenty, suggesting both explore abundance from different perspectives. This piece would complement a larger room or dining area.
Buying both Acclaimed paintings costs 600 Copper (6 Silver) combined. For context, that is roughly equivalent to buying 46 Study paintings. Players who want one of each tier for a varied display should prioritize the Acclaimed pieces after picking up the cheaper Studies.
Housing and Decoration
Paintings from the Art Dealer are placed as decorations inside Personal Housing or at the Greymane Camp. Housing in Crimson Desert allows players to customize rooms with furniture, decorative objects, and artwork. Purchased paintings are added to your inventory and can be placed on walls within your owned space.
Decorating your living space has both aesthetic and social value in Crimson Desert. Fully furnished and decorated homes can be visited by other players in multiplayer sessions, and certain housing-related milestones may contribute to reputation or camp development goals. The Art Dealer's paintings are among the easiest decoration items to obtain since they require no crafting, farming, or loot drops.
Other sources of decorative art in Crimson Desert include unique collectibles like the Kinetic Counterweight from Patrigio's Secret Shop and one-of-a-kind artwork found through world exploration or story quests. Reynard's shop is the most straightforward and accessible source of wall paintings available to players.
Currency Notes
All items in the Art Dealer shop are priced in Copper, which is the base denomination in Crimson Desert's currency system. The conversion rates are:
100 Copper = 1 Silver
500 Silver = 1 Gold Bar
Copper is easy to accumulate through general gameplay. Enemies drop it regularly, and routine activities like looting camps or selling excess inventory generate Copper in large amounts. The Study paintings at 13 Copper each are trivially inexpensive by any stage of the game. Even the Acclaimed pieces at 300 Copper each cost less than many single consumable items sold at other vendors.
Tips
Buy all three Study paintings as early as possible. At 13 Copper each, the combined cost of all three is 39 Copper, which takes seconds to earn. Having a full set of entry-level artwork on hand means you can start decorating as soon as you unlock housing without needing to return to Reynard.
The Acclaimed paintings at 300 Copper each are one of the more affordable premium decorations available from a vendor. If you are looking to invest in higher-quality decor without spending Silver, Reynard's Acclaimed tier is a reasonable early purchase.
Pair the Acclaimed - Seasons of Plenty and the Study - Poverty Amidst Plenty together in the same room for a thematically connected display. Both paintings explore the idea of abundance, but from contrasting angles.
If you want a more unusual or interactive decorative piece, consider the Kinetic Counterweight from Patrigio's Secret Shop as a complement to paintings from Reynard. The two vendors together cover the main options for player-purchased art.
Keep an eye on whether Reynard's inventory expands in future updates. Specialty vendors like the Art Dealer are natural candidates for new seasonal or story-tied artwork being added to the shop over the game's lifespan.