A. De Dominicis - Model ship - Veliero

Large handcrafted horn sailing ship on a base – A. De Dominicis Rome – Italy – 20th century

Description
Decorative sculpture depicting an elegant three-masted sailing ship, handmade in multicolored natural horn, mounted on a turned wooden base.
The piece consists of a hull carved from a large section of horn, completed by sails obtained from carefully shaped portions of the same material. The natural tones of the horn—from honey to dark brown to deep black—give the composition a strong dramatic impact and notable aesthetic uniqueness.
The base bears a label from the Roman workshop A. De Dominicis, a historic studio specialized in artistic horn work located on Via E. Filiberto in Rome. Objects of this kind were particularly appreciated between the 1950s and 1970s as refined decorative elements and high-quality souvenirs of Italian craftsmanship.
The ensemble represents an interesting example of Italian artistic craftsmanship made with natural materials.

Technical characteristics
Producer: A. De Dominicis
Origin: Rome, Italy
Main material: natural horn
Structure: metal, cords and wood
Type: decorative sailing ship
Workmanship: artisanal
Base with original identification tag

Measurements:
Sailing ship: 30 x 8 cm width, 38.5 cm total height, 10.5 cm wooden base diameter
Brown velvet base: 18 cm diameter
Total weight: 1.096 kg

Conditions
Overall good condition considering age.
Shows normal signs of use and aging, with surface abrasions, localized oxidation on metal elements, and wear to the finish of the base. Some sails show slight deformations and small imperfections compatible with the organic nature of the material. Overall structure stable and well preserved.

Curiosity
Horn works represent a widespread artisanal tradition in Italy in the 20th century. Objects such as sailboats, animals, and decorative compositions were made exploiting the natural color variations of the material, making each piece unique.

Shipping
The item will be carefully protected with particular attention to protruding elements and to the horn sails. Professional packing and tracked shipping.