Alexander Josef Kostka ( 1879 - 1961 ) was an Austrian painter. Alexander Josef Kostka s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 541.71 USD for Market on the Freyung in 2005 to 1384.04 USD for Cable cars near the Opera house (Vienna) in 2017 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.