【Beijing, November 18, 2026】The highly anticipated Poly 2026 Autumn Auction concluded successfully yesterday. The 'Golden Jade Essence – Important Ancient Jade Special Sale' stood out particularly, achieving a total transaction value of RMB 185 million, with a remarkable sell-through rate of 89.5%, significantly exceeding market expectations. The success of this special sale not only injected a strong boost into the long-sluggish ancient jade market but also signaled a robust recovery in the high-end ancient jade collecting sector.
This special sale featured 124 lots, covering various jade artifacts from the Neolithic period to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Among them, archaic jades performed exceptionally well, with multiple lots selling for prices far exceeding their estimates. The most striking was a 'Western Zhou Celadon Jade Dragon-shaped Huang', which, with its regular form, warm jade quality, and exquisite carving, finally hammered at RMB 38 million, nearly doubling its RMB 20 million estimate, becoming the highest-priced lot of the sale. Another 'Warring States White Jade Grain-pattern Bi', due to its rare white jade material and superb grain carving, after several rounds of fierce bidding, ultimately sold for RMB 25 million, an increase of 127%. Additionally, a 'Han Dynasty Yellow Jade Auspicious Beast', with its rare yellow jade material and vivid modeling, sold for RMB 15 million, exceeding its estimate by 87.5%.
From the data, the average transaction price of this ancient jade special sale reached RMB 1.4919 million, an increase of 25.3% compared to the average price of Poly's ancient jade special sale in the same period last year. Among them, high-quality archaic jades estimated above RMB 5 million achieved a 100% sell-through rate, demonstrating the undiminished enthusiasm of top collectors for rare and high-quality ancient jades.
Market Analysis and Trend Prediction:
Mr. Li Ming, a senior auction industry analyst, pointed out: "The success of this Poly Autumn Auction's ancient jade special sale is not accidental. On one hand, the gradual stabilization of the global economic environment has led to a recovery in investment confidence among high-net-worth individuals. On the other hand, ancient jade, as an important carrier of Chinese civilization, its cultural and artistic value is increasingly recognized. Especially archaic jades, due to their scarcity, rich historical and cultural information, have always been regarded as 'hard currency' in the collecting world. The outstanding performance of archaic jades this time indicates that the archaic jade market will usher in a new upward cycle in the next few years."
Ms. Zhang Hua, a jade market researcher, added: "From the transaction situation this time, collectors show a high preference for ancient jades with excellent jade quality, craftsmanship, condition, and clear provenance. Especially exquisite pieces with clear origins or publications have significant premium potential. This indicates that the market is returning to rationality, and collectors are paying more attention to the comprehensive value of collectibles. At the same time, the growing interest of younger generations of collectors in ancient jade culture has also injected new vitality into the market."
Expert Commentary:
Professor Wang, a renowned ancient jade appraisal expert, stated: "The transaction prices of the Western Zhou Celadon Jade Dragon-shaped Huang and the Warring States White Jade Grain-pattern Bi fully reflect the market's recognition of the value of top-tier archaic jades. These treasures are not only exquisite works of art but also cultural relics carrying profound historical information. Their value lies not only in the rarity of the material but also in the cultural connotations and historical research value they embody. In the future, ancient jade artifacts with 'authenticity, exquisiteness, and rarity' will continue to be favored by the market."
In conclusion, the success of Poly's 2026 Autumn Auction ancient jade special sale undoubtedly brings positive signals to the entire ancient jade market. Against the backdrop of economic recovery and enhanced cultural confidence, the investment and collection value of high-end ancient jade will be further highlighted, and the market is expected to usher in a period of steady growth. However, collectors still need to remain cautious, focusing on professional appraisal and reliable provenance to mitigate potential risks.