Harleybob,
Apparently you're an artist at the rod building trade and this client wants to purchase YOUR intellectual/artistic property to display. I can't imagine ANYONE paying THAT kind money for a
display rod UNLESS there was some builder NAME factor involved. Kinda like a Kusse etc. I always assume that anyone with money didn't get there because he/she was stupid so I'll give this client the benefit of the doubt. He must have wanted YOUR work. Personally, I would build the rod and bask in all the implications.

Mark