[Beijing, November 15, 2026] The highly anticipated Poly 2026 Autumn Art Auction concluded successfully yesterday, with the “Masterpieces of Nature — Important Jade and Gemstone Treasures” session standing out remarkably. The high-end jadeite segment set a new record in transaction volume, fully demonstrating its strong momentum and investment value in the current art market.
This autumn auction featured over 200 carefully selected jade and gemstone treasures, with high-end jadeite works occupying a significant share. According to official data from Poly Auction, the total turnover for this session reached RMB 285 million, with a sell-through rate as high as 92.5%. Notably, the high-end jadeite category achieved RMB 120 million in sales, accounting for 42% of the session’s total turnover, representing an 18% increase compared to the same period last year.
Among the spotlight lots, a top-tier jadeite piece titled “Nephrite Jade — Qing Qianlong Jadeite Carved Fang Hu with Taotie Pattern” attracted widespread attention due to its exquisite craftsmanship, flawless condition, and profound historical and cultural significance. The starting price for this square-shaped wine vessel was RMB 18 million. After multiple rounds of intense bidding, it hammered at RMB 36.5 million, with a premium rate of 102.7%. The buyer was an anonymous private collector, setting a new auction record for similar jadeite artifacts in recent years. Additionally, another piece, a “Hetian Jadeite Carved Auspicious Beast Ornament,” sold for RMB 12.8 million, exceeding its estimate by 35%. Overall, among high-end jadeite lots estimated above RMB 5 million, the average premium rate surpassed 45%, reflecting the market’s strong demand for premium-quality jadeite.
Market Analysis and Trend Forecast:
Senior jade market analyst Mr. Li Ming pointed out that the outstanding performance of high-end jadeite at this Poly autumn auction is no coincidence. It reflects the growing investment demand among high-net-worth individuals for scarce, value-preserving artworks under the current macroeconomic environment. He noted that jadeite, as a variety of Hetian jade, possesses a warm and restrained texture, rich color gradations, and increasingly scarce high-quality raw material sources, endowing it with unique investment value. Particularly, Qing Dynasty imperial jadeite artifacts, due to their historical and cultural significance, superb craftsmanship, and rarity, have become “hard currency” highly sought after by collectors.
“Based on auction data from recent years, high-end jadeite, especially pieces with renowned artist signatures, imperial provenance, or unique cultural symbolism, have shown a steady upward price trend. The results of this auction further confirm this,” Mr. Li added. “We expect the high-end jadeite market to remain active over the next three to five years, with premium prices likely to continue rising. However, investors should remain cautious of market fluctuations and pay close attention to core value factors such as origin, jade quality, craftsmanship, condition, and provenance.”
Expert Commentary and Market Perspectives:
Professor Wang, a renowned jade appraisal expert, commented in an interview: “Several top-tier jadeite pieces exceeded general market expectations in this auction, reflecting increasing recognition and appreciation of premium jadeite among collectors. The rarity of high-quality jadeite determines its long-term investment value, while exquisite carving and deep cultural connotations add significant artistic premium. For ordinary investors, it is advisable to start with entry-level quality pieces and gradually enhance appraisal skills, avoiding blind speculation.”
An experienced collector who wished to remain anonymous also shared: “Having followed the jadeite market for years, I have noticed that high-quality jadeite rough stones have become increasingly scarce, directly driving up finished product prices. Auction houses offering well-provenanced, excellent-condition high-end jadeite are undoubtedly the targets for collectors. It comes as no surprise to me that multiple premium jadeite lots achieved high prices this time.”
In summary, the robust performance of the high-end jadeite segment at Poly’s 2026 Autumn Auction not only injected confidence into the market but also reaffirmed the solid position and broad prospects of premium jadeite in the field of art investment. With deeper exploration of jade’s cultural value and the growing scarcity of quality resources, the future development of high-end jadeite is highly promising.