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It took 10 years for artist Giovanni Sabbato to transform this shell into an extraordinary work of art, from 1883-1893.

submitted by oppressed to WhitePeopleThings 1 dayJun 5, 2025 22:57:32 ago (+39/-0)     (files.catbox.moe)

https://files.catbox.moe/azgzqz.jpg



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[ - ] Drstrangestgov 4 points 1 dayJun 6, 2025 01:26:44 ago (+4/-0)

What a foot dragger!

[ - ] CHIRO 2 points 1 dayJun 6, 2025 00:58:06 ago (+2/-0)

incredible

both the piece itself but also the loyalty to the project

[ - ] MaryXmas 1 point 23 hoursJun 6, 2025 09:05:31 ago (+1/-0)

Would a laser or a CNC be better to make that today? I bet laser.

[ - ] Steelerfish 0 points 12 hoursJun 6, 2025 19:56:35 ago (+0/-0)

I would assume a water lubed-bead/soda/media blast CNC due to the fact the heat would discolor the shell. He likely did that by hand with blade etching and whatever abrasives available.

[ - ] JoesLegHair 1 point 23 hoursJun 6, 2025 08:29:30 ago (+1/-0)

One mistake and years of effort lost.

[ - ] doginventer 1 point 1 dayJun 6, 2025 07:29:25 ago (+1/-0)

Sabbato = sabbath; the 7th day; Saturday; the day of rest.

[ - ] GrayDragon 1 point 1 dayJun 6, 2025 00:20:34 ago (+1/-0)

And I thought I was a procrastinator. Awesome find, OP.

[ - ] Sal_180 0 points 1 dayJun 6, 2025 05:44:00 ago (+0/-0)

It's funny what's white. This apparently is fine. Post a photo of his wife on WhiteBeauty and she'll be called a wop or "pastanigger" and you'll be banned.

[ - ] paul_neri 0 points 1 dayJun 6, 2025 05:20:28 ago (+0/-0)

Looks edible.

[ - ] Wahaha 0 points 1 dayJun 6, 2025 05:02:28 ago (+0/-0)

So artists being slow isn't a new thing.

[ - ] paul_neri 0 points 1 dayJun 6, 2025 05:19:39 ago (+0/-0)

I am insulted!

[ - ] Sleazy 0 points 1 dayJun 6, 2025 02:44:48 ago (+0/-0)

Who the heck is Giovanni Sabbato?

[ - ] paul_neri 3 points 1 dayJun 6, 2025 05:20:09 ago (+3/-0)

Son of Mr & Mrs Sabbato.

[ - ] TheBigGuyFromQueens 0 points 1 dayJun 6, 2025 02:44:33 ago (+1/-1)

10 YEARS THAT NIGGUH COULDA BEEN GETTIN PUSSY N MONEY

[ - ] ShortbusAlcoholic 0 points 1 dayJun 6, 2025 02:08:26 ago (+0/-0)

Lazy arsehole.

[ - ] boekanier 0 points 1 dayJun 6, 2025 01:56:09 ago (+0/-0)

yes, that's what I call 'art'

[ - ] iSnark -1 points 23 hoursJun 6, 2025 09:02:27 ago (+0/-1)

I call BULLSHIT! They wouldn't have had the tools in that era to get to THAT level of precision like THAT!