This is a rough but very complex pencil drawing of a polo match involving five horses and riders. The image measures 12 by 16 inches. This drawing is on smudged paper, which has been affixed to foam board. Price $100. (SOLD)

In this simple scene of horse waiting to be untied, Sam Savitt relies on a an economy of pencil strokes to capture this scene. The drawing on heavy paper measures 14 by 17 inches. (sold)

“Dinny and Dreamdust,” a book written in 1962 by Doris Townsend, featured illustrations by Sam Savitt. This watercolor illustration was originally produced for the back cover of her book. The painting is protected under clear plastic and held in a mat measuring 12 by 15 inches. The image measures 7 by 8.5 inches. (SOLD)

This large oil painting seems to tell a story of rider somewhere in the Middle East trying to escape on horseback. Painted on a canvas board, this painting measures 15 by 20 inches. It does not contain a mat or frame. (SOLD)

This little watercolor on paper, which measures 7 by 8 inches, is one of our smallest Savitt watercolor paintings. It is a simple but pleasing image and has no mat.

This pencil drawing, which measures 14 inches square, is a rough sketch executed on light paper, which has been affixed to foam board. I rate the condition of the drawing as “fair,” but it is a very good representation of Sam Savitt’s ability to capture the horse in motion. The words at the bottom of the page, “bareback bronc” are his notes. Price $100.

This simple but graceful pencil drawing captures the mastery of equestrian form for which Sam Savitt was well known. Drawn on heavy stock paper, this piece measures 11 by 14 inches. There is slight damage to the top and bottom edges of the paper, but these are immaterial to the drawing itself.

This large bold pencil drawing is a nice representation of the horse in motion, which was a staple of Sam Savitt artwork. This piece measures 17 by 14 inches on heavy paper stock. Price $550. (SOLD)

This pencil drawing was very loosely (and perhaps quickly) drawn. Frequently, Mr. Savitt would do rough quick-study sketches that formed the basis of a more finished product later on. When on assignment, he would rarely take photos. This sketch measures 10.5 by 14 inches and has neither a mat nor frame.

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