【Beijing, November 15, 2026】China Guardian's 2026 Autumn Auction concluded successfully yesterday, with the highly anticipated 'Exquisite Elegance – Master Collection of Jadeite and Precious Objects' special sale performing exceptionally well. The total transaction value reached RMB 385 million, significantly exceeding pre-sale estimates, with a remarkable sell-through rate of 92.3%. This once again highlights the strong collecting demand and investment potential in the high-end jade market. The success of this special sale not only injected a strong boost into the long-sluggish art market but also signals a comprehensive recovery of the jade sector.
The special sale featured 128 meticulously selected lots, covering various categories including top-grade jadeite, mutton-fat white jade, ancient jade artifacts, and master-carved pieces. Among them, a focal lot named 'Imperial Green Glassy Jadeite Bead Necklace,' with its ultimate color saturation, translucent texture, and perfect condition, finally hammered for an astonishing RMB 88 million, representing a 25.7% premium over its pre-sale estimate (RMB 60-70 million), becoming the 'top lot' of this autumn auction. Another piece, 'Hetian Jade Seed Material 'Pine and Boy' Mountain Carving,' designed and carved by contemporary jade carving master Wang Jian, started at RMB 28 million. After multiple rounds of fierce bidding, it ultimately sold for RMB 45 million, an increase of 60.7%, setting a new auction record for the artist's personal works.
In addition, several exquisite Qing Dynasty Qianlong imperial jade artifacts also performed well, such as a 'White Jade Carved Dragon and Phoenix Auspicious Covered Box,' which sold for RMB 12 million, an increase of 20% over its estimate. Overall, high-end jadeite and Hetian jade seed material remain the focus of market pursuit, with their price stability and appreciation potential fully validated. While the mid-to-low-end jade market has also shown some signs of recovery, buyers remain cautious, placing more emphasis on the scarcity, craftsmanship, and cultural value of jade.
Regarding the auction results, Mr. Li Ming, a senior jade market analyst, pointed out: "The success of China Guardian's autumn auction jade special sale is not accidental. It reflects the continuous favoritism of high-net-worth individuals for scarce and value-preserving hard assets amidst increasing global economic uncertainties. Especially for top-grade jadeite and high-quality Hetian jade, their resource scarcity determines their long-term value. The high-premium lots that sold were all works that reached the pinnacle in terms of material, craftsmanship, and cultural connotation, indicating that collectors are becoming more rational, focusing more on the comprehensive value of jade rather than blindly following trends."
Ms. Zhang Hua, Vice President of China Guardian Auctions and General Manager of the Jade and Crafts Department, stated: "We are very satisfied with the performance of this jade special sale. The success of this auction benefits from our strict selection of lots and precise grasp of market trends. In the future, we will continue to deeply cultivate the high-end jade market, unearth more exquisite pieces with collection and investment value, and are committed to promoting the inheritance and development of jade culture. We expect that in the next 1-2 years, with the gradual stabilization of the macro economy and the recovery of collecting confidence, the high-end jade market will usher in stronger growth, especially for jade with master provenance, rare materials, and unique craftsmanship, whose value will continue to climb."
The significant achievements of this autumn auction undoubtedly paint a positive blueprint for the future development of China's art market, particularly the jade sector. Market participants generally believe that with the maturation of collecting concepts and the diversification of investment channels, jade, as a treasure of traditional Chinese culture, will continue to attract the attention of global collectors for its unique artistic value and investment attributes.