Most people would not want to pay for something like this. It was a fun piece to build. Most of Bauerly's work comes as a result of word of mouth. He also receives referrals from decorators. If you are going to spend this kind of money, it's a good idea to use a decorator.
Cost depends on the materials involved and the intricacy of the design.
When he's not custom building a piece of new furniture, he restores antiques. It's something he's been doing since he was a teen-ager. His father upholsters furniture but didn't enjoy working with the wood. Things built before about 1960 are well constructed and usually work with the wood, rather than against it. If something is built incorrectly, it will show up over time.