Help assess the pattern. Arnold Who is he?
 

Dear connoisseurs of art, help!
There are 2 pictures: 30 to 40 cm, oil on canvas.
In the deplorable condition of work (there are gaps, a layer of soot, some), but nevertheless it is clear that a Europe no later than the 19th century and author Arnold.
according to the owner of the picture taken out of Europe during WWII.
Who is it Arnold? Is it worth it to restore and sell it? How much could it cost?
Advance grateful for the advice.

Late 19 th - early 20 th century.
IMHO there are little sense to do the restoration, I can not see!

Did no one favors?

Comrades, however, need opinions.
or tell me where to include the pictures to see firsthand the experts confirmed that it?
GosNIIR can?

John Preston, thank you.

Can-he can, but trust me, in this no sense! Examination of the value of these paintings will not increase! And incur additional costs and not small.

The conclusion of their expertise will cost about $ 500. And it is you need, if the price of paintings 100-200 dollars?