【Beijing, November 18, 2026】The highly anticipated Poly 2026 Autumn Art Auction concluded successfully yesterday, with the “Jade Splendor – Hetian Jade Seed Material Masterpiece Special Session” performing exceptionally well. The total transaction volume reached RMB 185 million, with a high transaction rate of 92.5%, significantly exceeding market expectations. This achievement not only set a new auction record for Hetian jade seed material special sessions in recent years but also injected a strong boost into the currently somewhat sluggish art market, signaling a steady recovery trend in the high-end jade collection market.
The special session featured a total of 120 exquisite Hetian jade seed material pieces, many of which sold for prices far exceeding their estimates, attracting widespread attention in the industry. The leading lot, an “850-gram Hetian Jade Seed Material Rough Stone,” with its warm texture, delicate skin color, and perfect jade shape, started at RMB 28 million and, after multiple rounds of fierce bidding, was finally hammered at RMB 45 million, with a premium rate of 60.7%, becoming the highest-priced lot of the session. Another piece, the “Hetian Jade Seed Material 'Auspicious Beasts' Handpiece,” meticulously crafted by a contemporary jade carving master, was estimated at RMB 6 million and ultimately sold for RMB 10.5 million, an increase of 75%. In addition, several exquisite small pieces weighing between 100 and 300 grams also performed well, with average transaction prices increasing by approximately 15%-20% compared to the same period last year.
Mr. Zhang Hua, Head of Poly Auction's Jade Department, stated in an interview: “The excellent performance of this Hetian jade seed material special session fully reflects the market's recognition of the scarcity and artistic value of top-tier Hetian jade resources. Against the backdrop of macroeconomic challenges, high-quality, traceable, and storied Hetian jade seed materials are increasingly highlighting their safe-haven attributes and investment value. We have observed that the buyer structure is becoming more diversified. In addition to traditional senior collectors, a younger generation of entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals are also actively entering the market, pursuing higher cultural connotations and artistic aesthetics in jade.”
Professor Li Ming, a senior jade market analyst, pointed out: “The strong performance of Hetian jade seed materials in this Poly autumn auction is not accidental. In recent years, with increasingly strict mining regulations and resource depletion in the original production areas of Hetian jade, high-quality Hetian jade seed materials have become increasingly rare. The market is undergoing a process of distinguishing the genuine from the fake and eliminating the inferior, where truly collectible masterpieces have strong price resilience and long-term appreciation potential. The results of this auction also reflect that buyers are more comprehensive and professional in their overall consideration of jade's origin, skin color, jade quality, carving craftsmanship, and cultural symbolism. It is expected that in the next few years, the Hetian jade seed material market will show a polarized trend, with top-tier masterpieces continuing to rise, while ordinary or flawed materials will face greater market pressure.”
From the data, the success of this auction also benefited from Poly Auction's professional capabilities in collection solicitation, appraisal, and promotion. Many lots were accompanied by authoritative appraisal certificates and detailed provenance descriptions, enhancing buyer confidence. At the same time, the online preview and global live broadcast model also expanded the reach and influence of the auction. Looking ahead, with the enhancement of China's traditional cultural confidence and the improvement of collectors' professional literacy, Hetian jade seed material, as a treasure of Chinese jade culture, is expected to continue to climb in market value and collection popularity, becoming a bright landscape in the field of art investment.