A marble relief portrait of Alfred Deakin, in profile looking to the left, in a circular ebonised frame, early 20th century, diameter including frame 43 cm. Other Notes: Alfred Deakin (1856-1919) served as the second Prime Minister of Australia. He was a leader of the movement for Federation, which occurred in 1901, and was one of the principal authors of the Australian constitution. During his three terms as prime minister over the subsequent decade (1903-1904, 1905-1908, 1909-1910) he played a key role in establishing national institutions.
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- Federation Period - The Federation style in architecture and furniture is broadly the Australian equivalent of the English Edwardian period and extended from 1890 to 1915. The name relates to Australia becoming a Federation in 1901, when the colonies became the Commonwealth of Australia.
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