Beijing, November 25, 2026 – The highly anticipated Beijing Council 2026 Autumn Art Auction concluded successfully yesterday. This autumn auction achieved a total transaction value of RMB 820 million, with a high sell-through rate of 85%, representing a 15% increase compared to the same period last year. This demonstrates a strong recovery trend in the art market, especially in the high-end jadeite sector.
The highlight of this auction was undoubtedly the “Congealed Green Radiance – Important Jadeite Jewelry Special Session”. This session featured 45 exquisite jadeite lots, with a total transaction value exceeding RMB 250 million and a remarkable sell-through rate of 92%. Among them, a masterpiece titled “Imperial Green Fu Lu Shou Three-Color Jadeite Carving” became the focal point of the entire auction due to its rare color combination, exceptional clarity and texture, and exquisite craftsmanship. After multiple rounds of fierce bidding, it was finally hammered at a high price of RMB 88 million, far exceeding its pre-auction estimate of RMB 50 million, with a premium rate of 76%. This carving, weighing 1.5 kilograms, boasts rich colors with natural transitions of emerald green, lavender, and bright yellow, symbolizing good fortune. Industry experts hailed it as a rare jadeite treasure seen in the market in nearly a decade. Another “Icy Green Jadeite Bangle”, with its uniform color and translucent texture, was sold for RMB 18.5 million, an increase of 35%.
Mr. Dong Guoqiang, Executive Director and General Manager of Beijing Council Auction, stated in an interview: “The success of this autumn auction, especially the outstanding performance of the jadeite special session, fully demonstrates that collectors’ confidence in top-tier artworks is recovering. We observe that the market demand for rare, high-quality jadeite treasures remains strong, with significant price elasticity. This not only reflects collectors’ recognition of artistic value but also their expectation for the preservation and appreciation of high-end assets.”
From market data, the average transaction price per lot in this autumn auction increased by 10% compared to the same period last year, indicating buyers’ increased willingness to invest in high-quality pieces. Particularly in the jadeite sector, high-quality, collectible items repeatedly achieved excellent results, while ordinary quality jadeite performed moderately, showing a clear market differentiation. This suggests that collectors are becoming more rational, preferring to invest in masterpieces with unique artistic value, scarcity, and good provenance.
Professor Li Ming, a senior jadeite market analyst, pointed out: “The successful sale of the ‘Imperial Green Fu Lu Shou Three-Color Jadeite Carving’ not only set a new transaction record for similar jadeite carvings in recent years but also sent a positive signal to the market: in the context of increasing economic uncertainty, top-tier jadeite, as a hard currency and scarce resource, has further highlighted its hedging and investment value. In the coming years, we expect the high-end jadeite market to continue its steady growth, and jadeite artworks with historical and cultural connotations and unique craftsmanship will become hot pursuits for collectors.”
The successful conclusion of this Beijing Council autumn auction undoubtedly brought a perfect end to the 2026 art market and set a positive tone for the market trend in 2027. The strong performance of high-end jadeite indicates that the art market is gradually emerging from its adjustment period and embracing new development opportunities.