Sam Savitt original artwork & signed reproductions
Equestrian drawings and paintings for sale to horse lovers
Horse and rider are taking a bad fall in this scene from a rodeo. The drawing, completed in 1961, was rendered in black ink. Yet despite the passing of six decades, it remains in excellent condition and as vibrant as ever. Held in a mat board, the image measures 8 by 11 inches.
Sam Savitt frequently did multiple copies of the same scene, with each a little more detailed and with slight adjustments as he saw fit. This is the final version of a rider running a cross-country course. This drawing on medium-weight paper measures 13 by 17 inches. It has no mat. (SOLD)
This pencil drawing of a cross-country race calls out the danger inherent in such sports. The competitor taking a fence notes a fallen horse off to the side surrounded by doctors and the rider. This drawing on medium-weight paper measures 14 by 17 inches and does not have a mat.(SOLD)
Perhaps nothing is as representative of Sam Savitt’s immense talent as his ability to draw the head of a horse. This 12- by-15-inch illustration on medium-weight paper evokes the life-like power of his work.
This watercolor painting of a Clydesdale appeared in Sam Savitt’s 1962 book “Around the World with Horses.” The painting, which measures 8 by 10 inches, is held in a plain white mat board for its protection. Despite being 60 years old, it is in excellent condition.
This sketch in charcoal pencil was drawn on-site at a thoroughbred horse breeding farm in Maryland in 1965. Sam Savitt often preferred these quick sketches over photography when preparing for a future drawing or painting. This drawing on medium-stock paper measures 13 by 17 inches — the dimensions of his sketch pad.
This unusual piece comprised the front and back cover of a book entitled “How to Take Care of Your Horse Until the Vet Comes.” Sam Savitt co-wrote the book with Herb Marlin. This large watercolor measures 16 by 22 inches.
This bold and dramatic image, measuring 15 by 12 inches, is an experimental piece that employs two colors — black ink with a splash of red watercolor. This drawing, and its companion, “Red Wall,” is relatively simple in execution, but carries high impact. It is protected by a plain white mat and cellophane. (SOLD)
This bold and dramatic image, measuring 16 by 13 inches, is an experimental piece that employs two colors — red watercolor and black ink. This drawing, and its companion, “Over the Top,” is relatively simple in execution, but carries high impact. It is protected by a plain white mat and cellophane. (SOLD)
Sam Savitt original artwork & signed reproductions 