An art market pricing and commission system for the fine art market is disclosed. The art market pricing and commission system allows artists and collectors to see how others are reacting to particular pieces of artwork in real time. The art market pricing and commission system creates an electronic ledger and official photographic record that authenticates works of art now and into the future. The art market pricing and commission system encourages individuals to participate in determining what is good and valuable and create a cohesive, thriving market. The art market pricing and commission system is deployed as an Internet platform that combines a specific pricing structure with a special commission system to incentivize user interaction, assign value to works of art and create a transparent, thriving market.