Lot 1401: LUDWIG PLATZÖDER: "BESUCH IM ATELIER" (VISIT IN THE ARTIST'S STUDIO).

Terms and Conditions: Thies Militaria Auctions, LLC (henceforth "auction house"), represented by the primary partner, Andreas Thies, along with the VA licensed auctioneer, Michael Everett (#2907004286), will sell the lots offered via the Invaluable auction platform on behalf of consignor or consignors. The general auction terms and conditions apply during and after the auction. A submission of a bid indicates the terms and conditions herein and forthwith are accepted.

Authenticity and Return Policy: The auction house guarantees the authenticity of all items, excluding those marked as reproductions or repaired. Legitimate claims against a purchased item's authenticity must be submitted no later than seven days after receipt of the item(s). Returns must be discussed with the auction house prior to being returned. Although we offer a condition guide within the catalogue to help customers determine quality in tandem with our photographs and descriptions, if you require additional information/photographs, please contact us by phone or email. All items are sold in their stated condition ("as is") at the time of bidding. Any return request submitted on the grounds of condition will not be accepted. Returns of any kind will not be accepted after accounts have been settled with the consignor(s), 30 calendar days from the close of the auction. All return requests must be submitted by the original bidding customer of the auction; any return requests submitted by a third party (such as a customer of the original bidder) will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Bidding: All customers must register (24 hours prior to the start of the auction) prior to bidding via the Invaluable platform. In order to bid, customers must register to use the internet bidding platform as designated above. Customers will be required to pay a 3% Invaluable service fee on each winning bid. Each bid is a contract to purchase; the bidder is personally liable for the monetary amount of any bids placed, even if he or she bids on behalf of a third party.

Auction Proceedings: The online price listed is the starting price for bidding. The Invaluable auction platform will regulate the auction proceedings via their platform. Bidders are responsible for reviewing and understanding all Invaluable policies and procedures. Any error or disruption of the auction proceedings is the responsibility of Invaluable.

Auctioning will commence in the lot sequence listed in the online catalog. However, the auctioneer retains the right to combine, separate, skip, or re-sequence lots as he deems fit prior to the start of the auction. The auction will end when the Invaluable platform reaches the timed suspense for each lot. Invaluable bidders are required to review and comply with bidding/registration instructions.

The auctioneer retains the right to reach the specified reserves of consignors, and, as such, may submit bids throughout the proceeding in order to meet said specified reserve. Should the hammer price still not meet the specified reserve of the consignor, the winning bidder is bound to the hammer price for 30 calendar days while the auction house and the consignor reach a decision regarding the sale; the consignor retains the right to refuse the sale of a lot that has not reached its assigned reserve. Additionally, the auctioneer may, under the direction of the consignor, cease the auctioning of a lot at any time during its display or presentation.
Regarding attending the live auction, the auction house retains the right to exclude persons from attending the auction without stating a reason.

1 = Mint
2 = Excellent ++
3 = Excellent +
4 = Very Good

Every item listed is an antique and was, in its era, intended for use. Thus, all items will exhibit natural wear. Any defects beyond typical aging or repairs will be listed in the item description. Restoration efforts, unless clearly assessed, may not be included in the description. The auction house encourages all customers to inspect items thoroughly before placing bids. Returns requested on the grounds of condition discrepancy will not be honored.

Customers will receive invoices within 14 business days of the auction's close. The invoice amount owed will reflect both the hammer price of each lot won, calculated shipping, 3% Invaluable fee,plus a 23% buyer's premium. This buyer's premium covers auction house expenditures related to the storage, care, insurance, etc., for each lot. Additionally, international customers should expect to pay all customs fees in accordance with the laws of their respective governments. It is important to note that all Virginia state residence will be subject to pay 5% VA state sales tax. All processed invoices are subject to review and possible correction ex post facto up to 60 calendar days, which could result in money owed to either the auction house, the consignor or the customer. All overpayments will be credited.

All payments are due no later than 7 business days from the receipt of invoice. The auction house accepts all major credit cards, domestic checks and money orders, and wire transfers. Wire transfers must process fully no later than 12 business days from the receipt of invoice. Customers who elect to use a wire transfer as their payment method are solely responsible for paying the transfer fees instituted by their bank. Title of ownership of each lot transfers to the customer only when the full invoiced amount is received and processed.

Customers who do not meet their payment obligations may be reported to a credit agency, and their balance may be outsourced to a debt collector. Alternatively, the auction house may, at its sole discretion, elect to either send the lot(s) to auction once again, or sell the items privately; in such a case, the customer will still be liable for the 23% buyer's premium. The auction house reserves the right to refuse bids in future auctions from customers who have not met their previous payment obligations.


In order to process a credit card payment, please call 540-424-1338 or email thiesjohnsonauctions@gmail.com to make arrangements. Please note that credit card transactions may be subject to a processing fee of up to 3%.

In order to submit a domestic check or money order, please make the payment out to "Thies & Johnson Military Auctions, LLC" and send to 403 Chatham Square Office Park, Fredericksburg, VA 22405. In the event of a returned check, bidder will be responsible for a $30 return charge.

For a wire transfer, please use the following information:
Account Holder: Thies & Johnson Military Auctions, LLC
Account Holder Address: 403 Chatham Square Office Park, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Bank Name: BB&T
Bank Address: 7701 Airport Center Drive Ste 2700, Greensboro, NC 27409
Bank Phone Number: 336-605-1620
Account Number: 0000158572451
Routing Number: 051404260
Swift Code: BRBTUS33

Customers who do not meet their payment obligations may be reported to a credit agency, and their balance may be outsourced to a debt collector. Alternatively, the auction house may, at its sole discretion, elect to either send the lot(s) to auction once again, or sell the items privately; in such a case, the customer will still be liable for the 20% buyer's premium (to include Invaluable's 5% fee). The auction house reserves the right to refuse bids in future auctions from customers who have not met their previous payment obligations.

Items will ship only after payment is received and fully processed. Packages will ship within 7 business days of payment processing. The auction house will process shipments through either FedEx or USPS. Requests for any other carriers must be expressly arranged with the auction house at the time of payment. Shipment tracking information will be provided at the customer's request. Lots which are currently in Germany will be shipped to our US office for follow-on shipment. Bidders will not be required to pay the additional postage charges from Germany.
All shipment costs will include applicable insurance. Any insurance claims must be reported to both the auction house and the shipment carrier within the 30-calendar-day return window. As each item sold is an antique and delicate in nature, the auction house makes all attempts to present accurate condition and wear information to customers, encourages visits to study the items, and packages all items for shipment with the utmost professional care; with these safeguards in place, the auction house maintains a warranty for each item's authenticity only and does not accept monetary responsibility for any material defect occurring during transit or once the item has been received.

The auction house guarantees the authenticity of all items, excluding those marked as reproductions or repaired. Legitimate claims against a purchased item's authenticity must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date of invoice. Any returns must be discussed with the auction house before submission. Although we offer a condition guide within the catalogue to help customers determine quality in tandem with our photographs and descriptions, we highly recommend a visit to view the objects at our auction house, as there is no substitute for examining these objects in person. All items are sold in their stated condition ("as is") at the time of bidding. Any return request submitted on the grounds of condition will not be accepted. Returns of any kind will not be accepted after accounts have been settled with the consignor(s), 60 calendar days from the close of the auction. All return requests must be submitted by the original bidding customer of the auction; any return requests submitted by a third party (such as a customer of the original bidder) will not be accepted under any circumstances.