This pleasing and simple drawing shows Savitt’s talent for rendering the horse from an angle that would be difficult for many artists. This original drawing on paper measures 7 by 9 inches. Price: $275. (SOLD)
This original portrait of a horse in full riding gear shows off Sam Savitt’s skill at rendering perfectly proportioned likenesses of the horse. This drawing on paper that measures 13 by 16 inches was probably completed in the 1960s. Price $300. (SOLD)
This unique piece of art was created to go on the top of a calendar. Space in the center has been provided for the year. The 38 horses in this artwork, drawn with black pen, has the unusual dimensions of 23 by 6 inches. (SOLD)
This small, fanciful piece of art is rendered in gouache with an array of colors that blends realism and abstract styles. The image measures 5 by 7 inches and it is contained inside a mat board. Price: (SOLD).
This interesting back view of a cowboy with a rope in hand ready to lasso a calf was an illustration for a 1967 magazine ad for Wrangler jeans. This detailed pencil drawing on paper measures 8 by 13 inches. (SOLD)
A staple of Sam Savitt artwork were his drawings of mares and foals. This particular drawing was the last draft before the finalization of a drawing that was reproduced by the thousands in the 1970’s. This small, graceful pencil drawing measures 10 by 12 inches. It is produced on light-weight paper and does not have a mat.
This simple watercolor is a snapshot image that captures a typically western scene. This artwork measures 4 by 8 inches. It is held in a plain white mat board for its protection. (SOLD)
Thoroughbred sketch 2
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 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.
Original Art by Sam Savitt 