Beijing, May 28, 2026 – The highly anticipated Poly 2026 Spring Art Auction concluded successfully today. Among them, the “Jade Radiance – Hetian Jade Seed Material Masterpiece Special Session” performed exceptionally well, achieving a total transaction volume of 320 million RMB, once again setting a new record for Hetian jade seed material special sessions in recent years. The transaction rate reached 92.5%, far exceeding market expectations.
The special session featured 120 carefully selected Hetian jade seed material lots, covering various categories such as white jade, jasper, and black jade. Notably, a “Mutton-fat Jade Seed Material Rough Stone” weighing 268 grams was hammered down at an astonishing 48 million RMB, with a premium rate as high as 60%, becoming the highest-priced lot of the session. This rough stone boasts delicate and lustrous jade quality, excellent whiteness, natural skin color, and exudes an innate artistic charm despite being uncarved, attracting fierce bidding from both on-site and online collectors. Another piece, “Hetian Jade Seed Material Carving · Fisherman, Woodcutter, Farmer, Scholar Mountain,” sold for 28 million RMB. This masterpiece, meticulously carved by a contemporary jade carving master, perfectly combines traditional cultural themes with superior jade quality, showcasing superb craftsmanship and profound cultural connotations.
From the data perspective, the average unit price of this special session reached 2.666 million RMB, an increase of 15% compared to the same period last year. Among them, 8 lots transacted for over 10 million RMB, and 15 lots were in the 5 million to 10 million RMB range, fully demonstrating the strong purchasing power of the high-end Hetian jade seed material market. It is worth noting that even exquisite small pieces in the mid-to-low price range generally recorded an increase of 10%-20%, indicating that the market's overall confidence in Hetian jade seed material is gradually recovering.
Market Analysis and Trend Judgment:
Mr. Zhang Ming, a senior auction industry analyst, pointed out: “The excellent performance of the Hetian jade seed material special session at this Poly Spring Auction signifies a significant rebound in the Hetian jade seed material market after two years of market adjustment. The scarcity of high-end fine resources is becoming increasingly prominent, and their value resilience and appreciation potential have once again been verified by the market. At the same time, collectors are more mature in their comprehensive consideration of jade quality, skin color, shape, and carving craftsmanship, with less blind pursuit of high prices, and rational collection becoming the mainstream.”
Professor Li Hua, a professor at the School of Archaeology and Museology at Peking University and an expert in jade identification, believes: “The collection value of Hetian jade seed material, in addition to its non-renewable natural attributes, lies more in the cultural heritage and artistic value it carries. In this auction, multiple lots that combine natural beauty and exquisite craftsmanship were sought after, indicating that the market's understanding and recognition of 'excellent material and craftsmanship' are improving. In the future, Hetian jade carvings with clear cultural themes, unique artistic styles, and the endorsement of renowned artists will be more favored by the market.”
Expert Comments and Market Opinions:
Several industry insiders stated that the gradual stabilization of the global economic situation and the continuous increase in domestic enthusiasm for collecting traditional cultural artworks are important factors driving the recovery of the Hetian jade seed material market. A senior jade merchant, who wished to remain anonymous, said: “The output of high-quality Hetian jade seed material is decreasing year by year, while market demand is steadily increasing. Especially for rough stones with collection potential and carvings by renowned artists, price increases are an inevitable trend. Now is a good time to strategically collect high-end Hetian jade seed material.”
Looking ahead, the Hetian jade seed material market is expected to continue its steady growth, with refinement, personalization, and artistic expression becoming the main development directions. With the entry of more young collectors and the popularization of online auction platforms, the collector base for Hetian jade seed material will further expand, and market vitality is expected to continue to strengthen. The success of this Poly Spring Auction has undoubtedly injected a shot in the arm for the entire Hetian jade seed material market, heralding a more prosperous era of collection.