Beijing, November 18, 2026 – The highly anticipated Beijing Council International 2026 Autumn Art Auction concluded successfully yesterday. The total transaction volume of this autumn auction reached RMB 1.25 billion, with a transaction rate of 82.3%, an increase of 5.8% compared to the same period last year. Among them, the Jadeite and Jewelry session performed particularly well, becoming the highlight of the auction and demonstrating the strong resilience and collecting enthusiasm of the high-end jade market.
This autumn auction featured over 20 exquisite jadeite carvings, with a total transaction volume exceeding RMB 350 million, accounting for nearly 30% of the total transaction volume. Among them, a magnificent Imperial Green jadeite mountain carving named “Blessings and Longevity” became the focal point of the entire auction due to its ultimate translucency, rich green color, and superb craftsmanship. The item started bidding at RMB 85 million and, after multiple rounds of fierce competition, was finally hammered at a sky-high price of RMB 135 million, with a premium rate as high as 58.8%, setting a new auction record for similar jadeite carvings in recent years. Another “Auspicious Dragon Presenting Good Fortune” ice-kind floating flower jadeite brush pot also sold for RMB 48 million, far exceeding its estimated price of RMB 28 million, an increase of 71.4%. Overall, the transaction rate of this jadeite carving session was as high as 92%, with an average premium rate of 35%, fully demonstrating the market's pursuit of high-quality jadeite.
Ms. Zhang Li, Deputy General Manager and Head of the Jewelry and Watch Department at Council International Auction House, stated in an interview: “The excellent performance of jadeite carvings in this autumn auction once again confirms the stability and appreciation potential of top-tier jadeite as a scarce resource and work of art. We have observed that collectors show great enthusiasm for jadeite pieces with clear provenance, excellent quality, and unique designs. Especially those carvings that combine artistic value and cultural connotations are particularly favored by collectors.”
Market analyst Mr. Li Ming pointed out that although the global economy faces many uncertainties, the art market, especially the high-end jade sector, has shown an upward trend against the current. He believes: “As an important carrier of traditional Chinese culture, the collection value of jadeite lies not only in the rarity of the material itself but also in the cultural symbolism and craftsmanship it embodies. The success of this Council International autumn auction indicates that in the next few years, the market demand for high-quality jadeite will continue to be strong, and prices are expected to maintain steady growth. Especially those exquisite pieces with museum-level collection value, their scarcity will further push up their market value.”
From the perspective of buyer structure, the bidders for jadeite carvings this time included not only traditional senior collectors but also many young buyers from emerging wealthy classes, who showed strong interest in jadeite pieces with modern aesthetics and innovative designs. This indicates that the jadeite collection market is gradually expanding its audience and showing diversified development trends.
Looking ahead, with the continuous development of the Chinese economy and the strengthening of cultural confidence, the investment and collection value of high-end art, especially oriental treasures represented by jadeite, will be further highlighted. Auction houses and market experts generally believe that against the backdrop of limited supply and continuously growing demand, the market performance of high-quality jadeite carvings will continue to maintain a strong momentum, becoming a beautiful landscape in the field of art investment.