The intaglio was once in the famous collection of Prince Poniatowski (1754-1833), a Polish nobleman and nephew of the last King of Poland, who had a passion for engraved gems. His collection counted more than 2'500 gems, mostly engraved by Neo-Classical Roman gem-engravers who had turned to Classical literature for inspiration, reproducing Greek and Roman scenes and imitating the signature of Ancient engravers.

In 1830, the Prince published a summary catalogue of his gems with elaborate descriptions, most probably written by himself: Catalogue des Pierres Gravées Antiques de S.A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski. The present intaglio was listed under number 381 and attributed to Solon.

After his death in 1833, part of the collection was presented at auction at Christie's. Although it was discovered later that the intaglios and cameos were from the 18th and 19th Century, and not Antique, the quality of the engravings is of outstanding quality and commands the highest interest from collectors and connoisseurs worldwide.