Featured Any information on 2 miniature paintings in elaborate frames?

These came In a box with photo albums of old photographs & I first thought these were prints, but looking at them through a magnifying glass I saw that these are actual paintings!

Another mistake I think I made is I thought they may be a couple (my first thought was a royal couple!), but each has a different artist's signature?

Can anyone tell me anything about these? Any idea who they are?
When they are from?
And as great as the paintings are, the frames are incredible - I've never seen anything like them!

Any help with these would be greatly appreciated- thank you!

 

i dig those frames, 1930s czech ? nice glass

the gentleman miniature i like better, seems a better quality

she looks a bit decorative, but painted none the less

 

They're decorative. And rather elaborate for their type. Here she is in a Florentine frame. And here he is. Must be originals somewhere.

https://www.shopsbh.com/products/co...n-celluloid-in-papier-mache-frame-signed-alex

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-...inting-by-henri-joseph-hesse-122-c-d41403a97c

Debora

 

I also think Czech. Unfortunately the lady has lost substantial parts of the inlay, those won't be easy to replace. The gent has lost one cab, a similar one can probably be found.
In spite of the loss, I think there will be interest in these wonderfully ott frames, but you have to take the loss into account.

 

They're not paintings??
I was going yo ask if 200 offer I have for both on ebay is good, but I put painted?

 

They're paintings. But copies.

Debora

 

Whew thanks Debora - I accepted the offer!

 

yeah would think the frames are worth more than the paintings, cant even find another like example

 

Good decision imo, congratulations.

 

Good job, Journey!

 

Frames definitely worth more than the paintings. I sold one of these very similar ...also missing a few cabs. If memory serves, mine sold for around $75 in an Ebay auction, so I think $200 for the pair was a reasonable price both for you and the buyer.

 

Thank you everyone!!