18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue/grey glass inset eyes, dark eye-liner encircles the eyecuts, delicately painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, pierced ears, original Sonneberg composition and wooden fully-jointed body, auburn mohair wig, lovely antique dress, undergarments, bonnet, leather shoes, umbrella. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G.K. 34.28. Comments: Gebruder Kuhnlenz, circa 1885, the model closely resembles the classic Bru Jne face which Kuhnlenz was attempting to achieve, in order to compete with the successful French firm. Value Points: very rare model with fascinating historical connections, is enhanced further by great beauty and presence, fine original condition.