Josef Hoffmann ( 1831 - 1904 ) was an Austrian painter. Josef Hoffmann s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1168.91 USD for Festively Decorated Japanese City with Rich Figurative Detail in 2005 to 50332.32 USD for A view of Athens in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.