This nicely rendered drawing captures the moment outside a stable when a groom is preparing to hand off his horse to the man who owns him. This drawing was used in the 1969 book “The Equestrian Olympic Sketchbook.” A typical example of Sam Savitt’s expertise, this drawing measures 12 by 16 inches. (SOLD)

Although Savitt did numerous simple portraits in pencil, this one is a little different in that it uses watercolor, mainly grays, but with some highlights in other colors and a black pen. This artwork on sketch paper, created with an economy of strokes, measures 13 by 17 inches. Price: $325. (SOLD)

Completed in 1963, this two-tone pencil drawing is a charming rendition of a girl on a draft horse. This drawing is on paper that measures 16 by 13 inches and considering its age, it is in excellent condition. Price: $325. SOLD

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)

The Kellogg Arabian ranch in California was the scene of this exquisite drawing, which measures 10 by 14 inches. Rendered in pencil, this drawing truly showcases Sam Savitt’s enormous skill at creating live action with the simplest of mediums. (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 uniquely powerful pencil drawing is an unusually close-up view of a rider taking a fence with the horse looking as though it could jump out of the picture. Framed and rendered on medium-weight paper, this image measures 14 by 17 inches. (sold)

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