This little gem, which measures 6.5 by 8 inches, showcases Savitt’s ability to describe high action with a simple drawing. This artwork, rendered in pen and ink on heavy paper, has no visible corrections — a vivid testament to his raw talent.
Portrait in miniature
This is a Savitt portrait in miniature, measuring 5.5 by 7.5 inches. Some paint has flicked off the hindquarters and neck, but that does not detract from the fact that this artwork is definitely characteristic of his style.
Moving with grace
The artistic skill of Sam Savitt is effectively displayed in this simple pencil drawing of a horse moving at a slow walk. This artwork is on stiff paper and measures 8 by 9 inches. (SOLD)
Savitt classic
This little pencil drawing on stiff paper exemplifies the style and talent for which Sam Savitt was known. It measures 7 by 11 inches. (SOLD)
Black horse in black
Ink is an unforgiving medium, but Sam Savitt handled it with ease, rendering this horse’s head on stiff paper, measuring 5 by 7 inches. He touched it up with White-Out.
Racehorse racing
This splendid little pencil drawing, measuring 7 by 8.5 inches, shows off Sam Savitt’s talent for capturing the horse in motion.
“Horse in Her Heart”
This 1962 pen and ink drawing, which exemplifies a vintage style of art, was created for “Horse in Her Heart,” a book by Patsy Gray. The drawing is protected by a layer of clear plastic and a cardboard mat, which should both be discarded. The image measures 8 by 8 inches. (SOLD) 1/25
Getting him to go
This watercolor, measuring 9 by 12 inches on light cardboard, was created for a magazine article. The one horse is balking for some unknown reason while the other is fine. Both horses and riders are terrifically described.
Saddled up
This tentative-looking horse showcases Sam Savitt’s terrific ability to render a horse in pencil. This drawing on heavy-stock paper measures 11 by 14 inches.
