Beijing, November 25, 2026 – The highly anticipated Beijing Council 2026 Autumn Art Auction concluded successfully yesterday, achieving a total transaction value of RMB 1.28 billion, with a remarkable sell-through rate of 82.5%. Among them, the “Condensing Green Elegance – Important Jadeite Carvings and Jewelry” special session, which attracted significant collector attention, performed exceptionally well, with a transaction value exceeding RMB 350 million, demonstrating the continued vitality and resilience of the high-end jadeite market.
Jadeite carvings were undoubtedly the biggest highlight of this autumn auction. A natural jadeite mountain carving named “Fu Lu Shou Xi” (Fortune, Prosperity, Longevity, Happiness), with its rare imperial green color, delicate and warm texture, and exquisite craftsmanship, became the focal point of the entire sale. After multiple rounds of fierce bidding, it was finally hammered at a high price of RMB 88 million, far exceeding its pre-sale estimate of RMB 50 million, with a premium rate of 76%. The item was acquired by an anonymous Asian private collector. Another jadeite brush pot, “Pine and Crane Extend Longevity,” with its unique black jadeite material and auspicious theme, also fetched an impressive RMB 32 million. Compared to similar items in the 2024 spring auction, the price increased by approximately 15%, indicating the market's continued pursuit of rare materials and exquisite craftsmanship.
From the overall data, the sell-through rate of the jadeite special session in this Council autumn auction reached 92%, significantly higher than other categories. All jadeite items with an estimated value of over RMB 10 million were sold, and the average premium rate reached 35%. This indicates that the high-end jadeite market remains an important area for capital preservation and value investment. However, the mid-to-low-end jadeite market showed a certain degree of differentiation, with a slight increase in the unsold rate of some items with average appearance and mediocre craftsmanship, highlighting collectors' higher demands for quality and scarcity.
“The success of this autumn auction, especially the strong performance of the jadeite sector, once again confirms the resilience and potential for value appreciation of top-tier artworks amidst global economic uncertainties,” said Mr. Dong Guoqiang, Chairman of Beijing Council Auction House, in an interview. “We observe that collectors show great enthusiasm for jadeite treasures with clear provenance, perfect condition, and cultural connotations. In the future, we expect high-quality, rare-colored, and master-carved jadeite to maintain strong growth momentum.”
Professor Li Ming, a senior jadeite market analyst, pointed out: “The current jadeite market shows a trend of 'polarization.' On the one hand, top-tier jadeite, due to its scarcity and non-renewability, continues to rise in price, becoming an important option for wealth allocation; on the other hand, the investment threshold for ordinary jadeite is relatively low, but its value growth potential is limited, and it even faces certain market adjustment pressures. Collectors should pay more attention to the 'seed' (texture), 'water' (transparency), color, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of jadeite when investing, avoiding blindly following trends.”
Looking ahead, with the gradual recovery of the global economy and the continuous accumulation of wealth in the Asian region, the value of high-end art, especially jadeite with Oriental cultural heritage, will be further recognized. The remarkable achievements of the Beijing Council 2026 Autumn Auction undoubtedly injected a shot in the arm for the market, heralding a new era of art investment full of opportunities and challenges.