Rare V.I.B. 20" Burgundy Velour Plush Bear Artist Painter REMBEARANDT North American Bear Company #3040. he North American V.I.B. character bears were issued beginning in the early 1980. Each bear is modeled after a famous person, fictional character, holiday/event, or book/movie.Our Favorite Old Master wears a Rich green Satin with a design tied with a Black satin bow. Dark velvet pants with black satin bows on the cuffs and matching beret that has a black satin band with Gold brocade trim. Wooden palate and Brush complete the picture. This bear has been displayed in the store. He is still in great condition and we will include his stand.