Ron Munn: Native American & Western Art Dealer - Epi. 306, Host Dr. Mark Sublette

I had Ron Munn on today. Ron's been in the business for 60+
years. He started his first gallery in 1968 and ran a very
successful auction for decades. I've known him for over 30 years
and he's always been one of the individuals I wanted to have on
the podcast, because he has the longevity. He's known all of the
players and he's seen the art and the art business over the past
60 years which it gives him a very unique perspective that other
people don't have.

He's still active too. He'll be showing in Albuquerque in early
August 2024 at the 25th Annual Great Southwestern Antique Show.
In fact, it's really fun to hear about the early days of this
business because it's so much different than it once was.

I was on the tail end of it. I started 35 years ago and the
unfortunate truth is that most of the big time dealers from back
then have all passed on. Luckily for us, Ron is able to pass
their wisdom and stories on just like this podcast will pass
Ron's and even my own stories on to the next generation.

So this is a podcast that offers a unique perspective into the
world of Native arts. Native American artwork as seen through the
eyes of an early dealer and auctioneer. Ron Munn on episode 306
of the Art Dealer Diaries Podcast.