Poly Auction 2026 Autumn Sale: Ancient Jadeware Shines, Market Confidence Continues to Rebound

BEIJING, November 25, 2026 – Poly Auction’s 2026 Autumn Art Sale recently concluded with remarkable success, particularly in its Ancient Jadeware section. The total sales volume for ancient jadeware reached a new historical high for the same period, demonstrating strong demand and confidence in high-quality ancient jade collecting.

The “Carving Jade into Splendor – Important Ancient Jadeware Masterpieces” special sale featured 120 exquisite pieces, spanning from the Neolithic period to the Ming and Qing dynasties. The sale concluded with a total turnover of RMB 285 million, achieving an impressive sell-through rate of 88.3%. Notably, 15 lots sold for over RMB 10 million each, significantly exceeding market expectations.

The undisputed highlight was Lot 0128, a “Neolithic Liangzhu Culture Jade Cong King.” This magnificent jade cong, characterized by its substantial size, intricate ornamentation, and exceptional state of preservation, was hammered down at RMB 68 million. Including buyer’s premium, the final transaction price reached RMB 78.2 million, representing a premium of 73.8% over its lowest estimate (RMB 45 million). Another highly anticipated piece, a “Western Zhou White Jade Dragon-shaped Pendant,” with its rare form and lustrous jade, fetched RMB 25.5 million after multiple rounds of intense bidding, exceeding its estimate by 42.5%. Additionally, a “Ming Dynasty Hetian White Jade Mythical Beast Pattern Ewer” also achieved a high price of RMB 18.6 million, underscoring the stable position of Ming and Qing dynasty jadeware in the market.

Mr. Zhang Ming, Head of Poly Auction’s Antiquities and Curios Department, stated: “The outstanding performance of this ancient jadeware sale is not only due to our stringent control over provenance and deep academic research into the pieces but also reflects the current art market’s, especially the high-end collecting segment’s, continued optimism for ancient jadeware with historical, cultural value and rarity. The multiple high-premium sales fully demonstrate that collectors’ appreciation and purchasing power for fine ancient jade are continuously increasing.”

Market Analysis and Trend Forecast:

• Boutique Strategy Proves Effective: The success of this auction once again confirms the market principle of “quality over quantity.” High-value, high-quality ancient jadeware with clear provenance consistently attracts top collectors’ attention and achieves excellent results, regardless of market conditions.


• Neolithic Jade Value Highlighted: The astonishing price of the Liangzhu Culture Jade Cong King indicates that the market value of high-ancient jade from the Neolithic period, especially artifacts with significant archaeological and historical-cultural importance, is being re-evaluated and amplified. Due to their rarity and non-renewable nature, these pieces hold immense potential for future appreciation.


• High-Ancient Jade Market Rebound: In previous years, the high-ancient jade market was somewhat constrained by factors such as authentication difficulties and liquidity. However, this auction saw active performance from jadeware of the Western Zhou, Spring and Autumn, and Warring States periods, with significant increases in both sell-through rates and premiums. This suggests a gradual recovery of confidence in high-ancient jade, and the professional collector base is growing.


• Increased International Collector Participation: Observations indicate that this auction attracted more attention and participation from overseas collectors, with active online bidding. This brings new vitality and an international perspective to the ancient jadeware market.

Professor Li, a renowned jade authentication expert and member of the Jade Professional Committee of the China Cultural Relics Society, remarked: “The success of Poly’s ancient jadeware special sale this autumn is a testament to the market’s rational return. Collectors are increasingly focusing on the cultural connotations, craftsmanship, and clear provenance when selecting ancient jade. The sale of the Liangzhu Jade Cong King is not just a price breakthrough but also a symbol of its academic and artistic value being widely recognized by the market. In the future, ancient jadeware with clear dating, exquisite craftsmanship, and unique historical backgrounds will continue to be highly sought after in the market.”

Looking ahead, with the resurgence of traditional Chinese culture and the optimization of the collector base, the ancient jade market is expected to maintain steady growth. The success of Poly Auction’s autumn sale undoubtedly injects a strong boost of confidence into the ancient jade market for 2026 and beyond, heralding a more mature and active era of collecting.