International Netsuke Society Convention
SAN FRANCISCO 2005

     The International Netsuke Society is a non-profit group of collectors and dealers of netsuke from around the world that meet to enjoy each other’s company, learn and share their interests every two years. This convention will be held in San Francisco with four days of lectures, work-shops and social gatherings. Whether you are new to the Japanese art world or a seasoned collector, the convention is a wonderful event and a rare chance to meet the world’s experts on netsuke and related topics and see some of the best netsuke in the world.

Schedule of Events   Lectures & Workshops   Registration


Main Events
  • Lectures & Workshops
  • Dealers & Carvers Room
  • Auction by Bonhams/Butterfields
  • Reception at Xanadu Gallery in the historic Frank Lloyd Wright Building
  • Fun Auction
  • Gala farewell dinner in the historic Colonial Ballroom

Registration Fees
Mail to:
International Netsuke Society
P.O. Box 833272
Richardson, TX 75083-3272 USA

Registration Form


Current INS Membership Required ($125)
 
  Prior to 6/1/05 After 6/1/05
Members  $425.00 $450.00
Accompanying
adults & staff
$375.00 $400.00
Daily rate, members & non-members  $75.00
Excluding 9/30/05 (last day)
Museums & Places of Interest
  • Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
    The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art.  Its holdings include over 15,000 treasures spanning 6,000 years of history.  The Japanese collection is large and varied with the netsuke collection numbering more than 1,000.  A  selection of netsuke and inro are on exhibit.

  • Stanford University Museum Cantor Center for Visual Arts
    The Cantor Center for Visual Arts at Stanford University, Palo Alto, is located approximately 35 miles south of San Francisco.  In the past several years it has been the recipient of two large collections of netsuke which are on display in the museum.

  • Carmel and Monterey Peninsula

  • Napa Valley Vineyards

Hotel Reservations
Contact: 
Westin St. Francis
335 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: (415) 397-7000 or 1-800-Westin-1
  • Please mention you are attending the International Netsuke Society Convention
    Convention code: INS
  • Traditional Rooms (single/double) $279 plus taxes
  • Cut-off date for special rate:  August 27, 2005
 
INQUIRIES
Marsha Vargas, Convention Chairman
140 Maiden Lane
٠ San Francisco, CA 94108 USA
Tel: 415 307 7292         Fax:  415 984 5856
E-mail:  mvargas@xanadugallery.us
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