Alfred Gockel, Beautiful Framed Art, Signed, 25.25″ x 25.5, PA5481

Alfred Alexander Gockel (he goes by “Alex, but his given name is Alfred) was born in the coal mining town near Münster, Germany in 1952. Gockel’s first work was published when he was only 8 years old. He planned to become an engineer, but at the age of 16 Gockel began to work in the German coal mines at 700 meters deep. When the mining industry experienced a downturn, many of the town’s inhabitants were left without jobs. The struggle Gockel felt at this time continues to affect his artwork today. Gockel’s experience in the coal mines is a major reason why he uses self-prepared tar in his own acrylics. We have an extensive inventory of antique furniture, high end new unused floor sample furniture, art, rugs, and collectibles. From a fine non-smoking estate. We buy entire showrooms and estates and liquidate them. Let us pass our savings along to you! If you are not picking up at our Oakwood, Ga. store, this will ship for $29.95 flat to 48 states. Additional charges will apply for shipping outside the 48 states.