Hangzhou, November 25, 2026 – The highly anticipated Xiling Yinshe 2026 Autumn Auction concluded successfully yesterday, achieving a total turnover of RMB 1.28 billion, with an impressive sell-through rate of 88.5%. This represents a 15% increase compared to the same period last year, indicating a strong recovery trend in the art market, particularly in the high-end jadeite art sector.
This autumn auction featured 12 specialized sessions, with the 'Cui Yu Ning Guang – Jadeite Artworks' special session performing exceptionally well. It achieved a total transaction value of RMB 350 million, contributing nearly 30% of the total turnover. This session presented 120 lots, with a remarkable sell-through rate of 95%. Among them, 15 lots sold for more than 20% above their estimated prices, fully demonstrating collectors' pursuit of top-tier jadeite artworks.
Regarding the highlight lots, a precious 'Imperial Green Jadeite Bead Necklace,' composed of 38 exquisite imperial green jadeite beads, each with a diameter of 12mm, boasting rich and uniform color and delicate, warm texture, finally hammered at RMB 85 million, far exceeding its pre-auction estimate of RMB 60 million, becoming the 'star lot' of the auction. Another piece, an 'Ice-Type Yang Green Jadeite Carving 'Fu Shou Shuang Quan' Ornament,' with its superb craftsmanship and superior jade quality, sold for RMB 32 million, achieving a premium rate of 28%. In addition, several ice-type and glass-type jadeite bangles and pendants also sold at high prices, with one 'Glass-Type Colorless Jadeite Bangle' fetching RMB 18 million, a 20% increase from its estimate.
Mr. Lu Ming, Executive Director and General Manager of Xiling Yinshe Auction Co., Ltd., stated in an interview: "The success of this autumn auction, especially the outstanding performance of the jadeite artworks session, fully confirms the accuracy of our market judgment. In the current economic climate, high-quality, scarce artworks, particularly top-tier jadeite that combines investment and collection value, increasingly highlight their anti-depreciation, value-preserving, and even value-adding attributes, becoming an important choice for collectors' asset allocation."
Professor Zhang Hua, a senior jadeite market analyst, pointed out: "Judging from the data of this Xiling Yinshe autumn auction, the jadeite market is undergoing a steady upward period after a structural adjustment. Collectors' understanding of jadeite is more professional; they no longer blindly pursue 'size' or 'color,' but rather focus more on the type, craftsmanship, design, and reliability of the origin. Imperial green, high ice-type, and glass-type jadeite remain hard currencies in the market, while jadeite artworks with unique cultural connotations and exquisite craftsmanship are being re-evaluated and continue to rise in value. It is expected that in the next two years, the demand for high-end jadeite will remain strong, and prices still have room for appreciation, but the mid-to-low-end jadeite market may face greater differentiation and challenges."
The success of this auction not only added a brilliant stroke to Xiling Yinshe's annual performance but also injected confidence into the entire art market. With the gradual recovery of the global economy and the increasing demand for diversified asset allocation among high-net-worth individuals, the market prospects for oriental art treasures represented by jadeite remain broad.