Ernst Nowak . Aliases: Ernest Novak; Ernest Nowak ( 1851 - 1919 ) was an Austrian painter. Ernst Nowak s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1322.75 USD for The Bon Vivant in 2004 to 5753.83 USD for Bruder Kellermeister in 2013 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.