Who are "the people" you're referring to?

Everyone outside the cardboard boxes they’ve got them in, who might experience joy from seeing the paintings IRL.

Seems like he does, because those who have them are honoring his wishes.

If they were smart, what they would do is sell them directly to consumers who will cherish them and give the paintings good homes. Then make the buyers sign a contract of some sort that they can't be resold for X number of years. That way the paintings bring joy and value to others, while respecting Bob's wishes of not being a commodity.

And then they would be involved in lawsuits with normal people who didn't honor the contract. Legally okay, but would be a bad look for the foundation.

Or they could just not. You’re not entitled to them.

I don’t think it really matters either way though.

there's a documentary about this, and the people who own the rights screwed over Bob and are purely there to exploit him. they have nothing to do with his family.

People who hold them, sued Bob Ross’s son for using “Ross” i.e. his last name.

Slimy people.