Lisa Rosenbaum of Oz Matilda Bear Company, Australia, broke a world wide record for any artist teddy bear recently in November, 2003, where her unique Bear named 'The Master Painter', sold for USD$17,700.00. This is a first in the world idea in Teddy Bear making history, combining her hand painted oils into her bear designs. Her 'Master Painter' is the most expensive bear in the World and now resides in Ireland.