[Woodcarver] First post- how to price?

[Joyce Hanna]

Hi,everyone,
I just learned of this list serve. I don't know many who carve, so 
this is a wonderful resource!  I just finished a 9" x 12" carving I 
was commissioned to do- but I don't know what to charge for it! 
Originally I set a shop rate of $35/hour based on my costs to keep my 
shop going- but the carving took 60 hours, so at $2100 both the 
client and I thought it was too much money.  I agreed to charge the 
client "the going rate"- so my question is, what would ordinarily a 
carving like this sell for? It is of bass wood and designed for a 
space in the client's kitchen.  The photo is before the finish was 
put on it.
Thanks,
Joyce
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