I have a Kamaka baritone that I love. At $1,345 at
Hawaii Music Supply (although currently out of stock), that would fall within your price range. Kanile'a also makes a baritone ukulele (
K-1 for $1,199 or K-2 for $1,349 at ukeladymusic.com).
Ko'olau also makes Ko'olau baritone ukuleles (MSRPs beginning at $1,150) in Hawai'i as well as Pono ukuleles that it designs for manufacture in Asia (MSRPs beginning at $459).
It's tought to advise you, though, without knowing what you like in an ukulele. For example, Kanile'a ukuleles have a slightly wider fretboard than Kamakas, and Ko'olau and Pono ukuleles have a thicker neck. Do you have a neck preference? There are also a lot of custom builders in Hawai'i (ranging in prices from very expensive to very affordable) that might suit your needs.