Monique Gerber was a French artist who distinguished herself during the 1960s and 1970s through a singular exploration of bronze, a material she transformed into objects that balance sculptural presence with everyday use. Her work often took the form of small-scale creations such as paperweights, trays, letter openers, or vases, where compact volumes, hammered or polished surfaces, and a subtle play of relief gave each piece both tactile appeal and formal strength. Many of her works bear the signature “MG France” or the inscription “Art du Bronze,” indicating limited artisan editions crafted with care and precision. Among her most notable achievements is a series of bronze paperweights conceived for the Musée du Louvre in the 1970s, which reflects the recognition of her work within a cultural and institutional context. By bringing sculptural qualities into functional objects, Gerber contributed to the dialogue between art and design, embodying the modernist ideal of uniting beauty and utility. Her creations, still regularly appearing on the art market and at auction, stand as enduring witnesses to a period when the boundaries between fine art and the decorative arts were intentionally blurred, giving rise to objects that were at once refined, accessible, and deeply rooted in a spirit of experimentation.