Sam Savitt could draw very quickly as he did with this sketch. Most likely, he created it while a groom with his horse stood in front of him. This drawing measures 13 by 16 inches and has neither a mat or a frame. It is on medium-weight paper — taken from one of Savitt’s sketch pads. Price: $125
A Savitt classic in ink
This pen and ink drawing on medium weight paper, is a classic example of Sam Savitt’s style of drawing horses. It measures 11 by 9 inches and does not have a mat or frame.
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.
This 1977 sketch on paper measuring 8 by 10 inches, is done entirely in ink, which did not allow for corrections — not that any were needed. The signature appears to have been added after the drawing was completed. However, both signature and drawing were definitely created by Sam Savitt. Price $100.
When Sam Savitt was experimenting with an idea for a painting he would often start with a rough concept of how the final artwork would appear. These sketches were themselves a fine example of how good an artist he really was. This sketch on paper measures 17 by 13 inches. Price: $100. (sold)
Expressions that have the word “horse” in them take many forms. “Sam Savitt’s Book of Horse Nonsense” (1975) is a humorous rendition of many such terms. This pen and ink illustration of the Sea Horse appeared in the book and measures 10 by 13 inches. The buyer also gets a copy of the book.
Expressions that have the word “horse” in them take many forms. “Sam Savitt’s Book of Horse Nonsense” (1975) is a humorous rendition of many such terms. This pen and ink illustration of the Quarter Horse appeared in the book and measures 11 by 13 inches. The buyer also gets a copy of the book.
Expressions that have the word “horse” in them take many forms. “Sam Savitt’s Book of Horse Nonsense” (1975) is a humorous rendition of many such terms. This pen and ink illustration of the Draft Horse appeared in the book and measures 11 by 12 inches. The buyer also gets a copy of the book.
