Robert Mnuchin, the prominent New York gallerist who transitioned from a 33-year career on Wall Street to become a major force in the art world, has died at age 92. After heading the trading desk at Goldman Sachs, he co-founded C&M Arts in 1992 with James Corcoran, later establishing L&M Arts with Dominique Lévy in 2005, which was renamed Mnuchin Gallery in 2013. Known for his aggressive bidding at auction, Mnuchin made headlines with high-profile purchases including Roy Lichtenstein's *Sinking Sun* (1964) for $15.6 million in 2006 and Jeff Koons's *Rabbit* (1986) for $91.1 million in 2019, the latter a record for a living artist at the time.
Mnuchin's death marks the end of an era for a gallerist who blended financial acumen with a deep passion for art, helping reshape the secondary market and elevating historically underrecognized artists like Ed Clark, Sam Gilliam, and Alma Thomas through major exhibitions. His legacy extends beyond his gallery's commercial success to his role in shaping art-world conversations and relationships, while his family connections—his son Steven served as U.S. Treasury secretary—underscore his unique position at the intersection of finance, politics, and culture.