【Beijing, November 18, 2026】China Guardian's 2026 Autumn Auction concluded successfully yesterday, achieving a total transaction volume of RMB 3.85 billion with a remarkable sell-through rate of 82.3%. Among the various categories, the highly anticipated 'Contemporary Jade Carving' special session performed exceptionally well, recording a total turnover of RMB 280 million, a 15% increase compared to the same period last year, and a sell-through rate of 91.5%. This significantly exceeded market expectations, once again affirming the strong resilience and collecting enthusiasm in the high-end contemporary jade carving market.

The 'Contemporary Jade Carving' special session featured 120 exquisite lots, encompassing various materials such as white jade, jasper, and black jade, with diverse themes and superb craftsmanship. Notably, a white jade ornament titled 'Lotus Pond Moonlight' by national-level jade carving master Wang XX, with its warm jade quality, ingenious use of contrasting colors, and poetic composition, fetched a top price of RMB 28 million, exceeding its upper estimate by 30%, becoming the highest-priced lot of the session. Another jasper plaque titled 'Sound of Mountains and Rivers' designed by emerging young jade carver Li XX, sold for RMB 5.6 million, 25% above its estimate, demonstrating the market's recognition and pursuit of new talent.

Based on the transaction data, the contemporary jade carving sector in this autumn auction exhibited several prominent characteristics:

  • Masterpieces by renowned artists remain strong, repeatedly setting new highs: Representative works by national and provincial-level jade carving masters continue to be the focus of market pursuit. Their works not only achieve high sell-through rates but also possess strong premium capabilities. Buyers highly recognize the brand effect and artistic value of famous artists' works.


  • Emphasis on both material and craftsmanship, striving for excellence: High-quality Xinjiang Hetian seed jade remains the market mainstream, but close attention is also paid to fine pieces from other high-quality jade types, such as Russian jade and Qinghai jade. Simultaneously, exquisite carving techniques and unique creative designs have become key factors determining the value of a work.


  • Diversified themes, balancing tradition and innovation: Traditional auspicious themes such as Guanyin, Buddha statues, and auspicious beasts remain popular, while innovative themed works that integrate modern aesthetics, possess scholarly charm, or feature abstract styles are gradually gaining favor among collectors.


Ms. Zhang Li, Vice President of China Guardian Auctions and General Manager of the Jewelry and Jade Department, stated in an interview: "The outstanding performance of contemporary jade carving in this autumn auction fully reflects the current market's strong demand for high-quality artworks. In the context of economic challenges, collectors are more inclined to invest in scarce artworks with potential for value preservation and appreciation. Contemporary jade carving, as an important carrier of traditional Chinese culture, its unique artistic charm and cultural value make it an ideal investment choice."

Professor Wang Deming, a renowned jade market analyst, pointed out: "The success of the contemporary jade carving sector in this Guardian autumn auction is a positive signal of continuous market confidence recovery. With the steady development of the Chinese economy and the enhancement of cultural confidence, the collector base for jade carving artworks is continuously expanding, and a younger generation of collectors is gradually entering the market. In the future, we anticipate that the high-end contemporary jade carving market will maintain a steady growth trend, especially for exquisite pieces with stories, heritage, and innovative spirit, whose value potential will be further unlocked. At the same time, market attention to jade carvers' artistic concepts, creative styles, and personal brands will continue to increase."

Looking ahead, the contemporary jade carving market will place greater emphasis on the artistry, cultural connotations, and scarcity of works. While pursuing excellent materials, collectors will also pay more attention to the creativity, craftsmanship, and artistic achievements of the artists. It is expected that in the next few years, the contemporary jade carving market will enter a new stage of refinement, branding, and internationalization, and its investment and collection value will continue to be highlighted.