Los Angeles, Nov 25 (NationPress) Acclaimed filmmaker Wes Anderson is celebrated for his visually stunning frames and his unique ability to capture beauty and perfect symmetry.

One can only imagine the chaos that would ensue if a prop was taken from his residence. Well, that scenario has indeed unfolded, as a cherished prop from Anderson's 2012 film Moonrise Kingdom has been reported stolen from his home, according to Female First UK.

The 56-year-old director disclosed that he had kept a portable record player featured in the film, but it went missing while he was assembling memorabilia for an exhibition in London. He firmly believes it has been stolen.

As reported by The Times, he stated, "There is one thing (we couldn’t find). The record player. Somebody did take it. It was in my apartment. I guess it’s a good sign if we can really fret about [just] one missing thing.”

When questioned about the possibility of the prop being misplaced, he responded, "No, I think it’s stolen.”

Interestingly, as mentioned by Female First UK, the record player plays a significant role in Moonrise Kingdom, as the character Susie Bishop, portrayed by Kara Hayward, takes it from her brother without permission. Anderson was in the process of gathering items from his cinematic journey for an exhibition at The Design Museum in London.

Wes Anderson: The Archives opened on November 21 and will run until July, showcasing over 700 artifacts that trace the director's extensive career in the film industry.

A notice on the museum’s website detailed, "The Design Museum has been granted unparalleled access to Wes Anderson’s personal archives, amassed over three decades. This marks the first occasion that most of these items have been displayed in the UK. Over 700 pieces will demonstrate the director's meticulous approach to filmmaking through original storyboards, polaroids, sketches, paintings, handwritten notebooks, puppets, miniature models, and numerous costumes worn by beloved characters, among other items. Besides finished props and sets, the exhibition will include work-in-progress materials and maquettes, showcasing the diverse array of traditional and handcrafted filmmaking techniques that Anderson continues to honor in his work, particularly those related to puppetry and stop-motion animation.”

Noteworthy pieces from the exhibition include a model of the Grand Budapest Hotel and vending machines featured in Asteroid City.