Hangzhou, November 15, 2026 – The highly anticipated Xiling Yinshe 2026 Autumn Auction concluded successfully yesterday, with the “Auspicious Metal and Joyful Stone – Ancient Jade and Curio Special Session” performing exceptionally well. It achieved a total transaction volume of RMB 185 million, once again setting a new record for ancient jade auctions at Xiling Yinshe. This special session offered 120 carefully selected lots, achieving a high sell-through rate of 88.3%, demonstrating strong demand and renewed confidence in high-quality ancient jade collections.
Key Transaction Data Highlights:
* Total Transaction Volume: RMB 185 million (approximately USD 25.7 million)
* Sell-through Rate: 88.3% (106 lots sold)
* Highest Priced Lot: A “Late Warring States Period White Jade Bi with Chi Dragon Motif” was hammered at RMB 38 million, exceeding its high estimate by 30%. This piece, with its warm jade, exquisite craftsmanship, and perfect condition, attracted fierce bidding from multiple collectors.
* High Premium Lots: Many lots sold for prices significantly above their estimates. Notably, an “Early Western Han Dynasty Celadon Jade Belt Hook,” estimated at RMB 1.8 million to RMB 2.5 million, eventually sold for RMB 6.5 million, achieving a premium rate of 160%. This indicates the market's strong desire for exquisite ancient jades with clear dating and traceable provenance.
* Steady Performance of Mid-to-Low Priced Lots: Lots estimated between RMB 500,000 and RMB 2 million achieved a sell-through rate of nearly 95%, demonstrating stable purchasing power across different price segments of the ancient jade market.
Market Analysis and Trend Judgment:
The success of Xiling Yinshe's ancient jade special session at this autumn auction undoubtedly injected a strong boost into the currently somewhat volatile art market. From the data, the value of high-end, exquisite ancient jades continues to rise. Their rarity, historical and cultural value, and artistic aesthetic value collectively form their robust market foundation. Collectors are increasingly stringent in their requirements for jade quality, craftsmanship, form, dating, and provenance when choosing ancient jades. They are willing to pay a high price for a perfectly preserved, well-documented treasure rather than easily venturing into questionable items. This reflects a market that is becoming more rational and mature, with the pursuit of “authenticity, excellence, and rarity” becoming the mainstream.
Furthermore, the steady performance of mid-to-low priced ancient jades also indicates the growth of new collectors and the middle-class collecting group. They tend to choose entry-level ancient jades with certain historical and cultural value, good condition, and moderate prices, as a starting point for learning and experiencing ancient jade collecting. This pyramid-like market structure contributes to the long-term healthy development of the ancient jade market.
Expert Commentary:
Professor Zhang, a renowned ancient jade appraisal expert and member of the Jade Professional Committee of the China Cultural Relics Society, stated in an interview: “The performance of Xiling Yinshe's ancient jade special session this time is surprising, especially the transaction price of the Warring States white jade Bi with chi dragon motif, which once again verifies the resilience and appreciation potential of top-tier ancient jades. This is not just art collection, but cultural investment. In the current market, collectors pay more attention to the cultural connotation and historical value of the collection rather than just the material. I am optimistic about the future and expect the ancient jade market to enter a steady upward channel in the next 2-3 years, especially for ancient jades with clear provenance and museum-quality condition, whose value will continue to be re-evaluated by the market.”
Mr. Li, Assistant General Manager and Head of the Antiques Department at Xiling Yinshe Auction Co., Ltd., also pointed out: “We noticed that this autumn auction attracted more young collectors who actively participated in bidding through online platforms, injecting fresh blood into ancient jade collecting. In the future, we will continue to deeply cultivate the ancient jade field, dedicated to discovering more treasures with historical and cultural value and artistic charm, and strengthen cooperation with academic institutions to promote the popularization and inheritance of ancient jade culture.”
In summary, the success of Xiling Yinshe's 2026 autumn auction ancient jade special session not only demonstrated the strong vitality of the ancient jade market but also pointed out the direction for the collecting community: returning to masterpieces, emphasizing provenance, and embracing new collectors will be important trends for the future development of the ancient jade market.